Residence procedures for foreign minors

What is a minor?

Legally, a minor is a person who has not yet reached adulthood. The term covers childhood and usually adolescence. In Spain, anyone who has not yet reached the age of 18 is considered a minor.

What types of residence authorizations are available for foreign minors in Spain?

The types of residence authorizations available for foreign minors in Spain are:

• Residence authorization for minors born in Spain
• Residence authorization for minors born outside Spain
• Residence authorization for unaccompanied foreign minors (menas)
• Temporary stay of foreign minors: medical treatment or holidays and schooling.