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A frequent mistake is letting a previous permit lapse or exceeding allowed absences, which breaks the continuous five-year residence and resets the clock.
Many applications are delayed or refused because the five years of residence were not truly continuous. Letting a permit expire before renewing it, or accumulating absences beyond the allowed limits, can interrupt the qualifying period.
To avoid this, renew each permit well before it expires, keep careful records of your time inside and outside Spain, and confirm that every year counts before applying. Gathering complete documentation of continuous legal residence in advance helps prevent setbacks.
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