How do I get permanent residence in Spain?

Long-term resident status in Spain is generally available after five years of continuous legal residence, and time spent on Startups Law permits (such as the digital nomad or highly qualified routes) counts toward that period. You typically need to show stable and regular resources, health cover, and no relevant criminal record. Long-term residence grants near-equal treatment with Spanish nationals, and EU long-term residence additionally allows movement to other EU member states under certain conditions. Spanish citizenship is a separate, longer process with its own residence and integration requirements.