How to Renew Your Non-Lucrative Residence Permit in Girona Province (Guide for Expats on the Costa Brava)

Many expats from the United States and the United Kingdom and other choose the Costa Brava and Girona province as their home in Spain. Popular towns like Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d’Aro, Begur, Palamós, and Lloret de Mar attract thousands of foreign residents every year.

If you live in this region with a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Permit, it is essential to understand how to renew your residency in Girona correctly. Renewal requires strict documentation, and mistakes can lead to delays or even rejection of your application.

When to Renew Your Residence in Girona

You must submit your renewal application:

• Up to 60 days before your residence card expires, or

• Within 90 days after the expiration date (although late renewals may cause penalties).

Applications can be submitted at the Extranjería Office in Girona or electronically with a digital certificate.

Required Documentation for Renewal

1. Identification

• Valid passport (all pages).

• Current TIE (residence card).

2. Proof of Residence (Town Hall Certificates)

• Historical cohabitation certificate (Certificado de convivencia histórico).

• Historical padrón certificate (Certificado histórico de empadronamiento).
  Both must be issued within the last 3 months and digitally signed by the Town Hall.

3. Health Insurance

• Full private health insurance valid in Spain (policy contract + proof of payment).

4. Financial Means

• Last year’s Spanish income tax declaration (if applicable).

• Bank balance certificate (issued within 3 months).

Minimum required funds for Girona province (approximate):

Additional documents:

• Updated property certificate (Nota simple) if you own real estate in Girona.

• Notarial declaration of financial support from a relative (apostilled and translated).

5. Civil Registry

• Birth certificate (apostilled & translated, if required).

• Marriage certificate (apostilled/translated, issued within 6 months).

6. Education (for children)

• School enrolment certificate confirming continuous education in Spain (issued within 3 months).

7. Other

• Tax compliance certificate from the Agencia Tributaria (valid for 3 months).

Important: This list is general and not exhaustive. Immigration requirements may vary depending on your personal situation, family members, and updates in Spanish law. No two applications are exactly the same — each client’s case requires a tailored review.

At Chervinskyy Group, we analyze your profile individually to ensure that your application in Girona province meets all current legal requirements.

Fingerprint Appointment and TIE Renewal in Girona Province

After the Non-Lucrative Residence Permit renewal is approved by the Extranjería Office in Girona, you still need to complete the fingerprint process (toma de huellas) to obtain your new residence card (TIE).

This step is carried out at the National Police stations (CNP) or designated immigration offices in Girona province, always with a prior appointment (cita previa).

Main offices for TIE renewal in Girona province:

• Girona – Oficina Expedición TIE, C/ Cristóbal Grober, 12

• Sant Feliu de Guíxols – CNP, Ortiz de la Vega, 6-8

• Lloret de Mar – CNP, Virgen de Loreto, 51

• Figueres – CNP, C/ Pep Ventura, 8

• Camprodon – CNP, Crta. C38 km 11,5

• Puigcerdà – CNP, Avda. Francia, 2

At Chervinskyy Group, we don’t only handle the renewal application with Extranjería Girona, but we also manage the fingerprint appointment and TIE card collection process for our clients. This ensures a complete, stress-free immigration service in the province of Girona.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting expired certificates.

• Forgetting apostilles or sworn translations.

• Applying outside the renewal window.

• Insufficient proof of financial means.

Professional Immigration Assistance in Girona & Costa Brava

Spanish immigration procedures can be complex, especially for expats renewing their non-lucrative residence permit in Girona province. Working with a licensed professional ensures that your documentation is correct and your application is approved without unnecessary stress.

At Chervinskyy Group, we are Gestores Administrativos officially registered in Spain (Colegiado nº 3899, Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de Cataluña). This means we are licensed professionals authorized by the Spanish government to represent you before immigration authorities, ensuring that your application in Girona province is handled correctly and with full legal guarantees.

Chervinskyy Group – Gestoría Administrativa & Immigration Services in Girona (Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Costa Brava)

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