You can work six months after applying if no decision has been made; your applicant document will show the words «autoriza a trabajar».
Routes to consider
Renew the document before it expires at the relevant police station or office and keep the receipt. A pending appointment or an NIE does not by itself prove the right to work. Since June 2026 EU rules allow restrictions in accelerated or border procedures. Asylum and international protection
A point to check carefully
Keep the application receipt and every applicant document with its dates: your right to stay, your right to work and appeal deadlines depend on them.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Chronological account and available identity documents.
- Earlier notices and reports or evidence concerning risk or displacement.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
As soon as possible after arriving in Spain. If you already have a decision, the appeal deadline may be much shorter than the usual two months: send us the decision the same day.