This One Mistake Can Put You in Legal Limbo in Germany & Europe, Why???

Описание: Moved to Germany? Don’t Cancel Your Old EU Residence Card!

Many people who hold a long-term permanent residence card in Spain believe that once they move to another EU country like Germany, everything will automatically transfer smoothly. This is especially common for families who already have long-term cards for their spouse and children. However, this process is not automatic, and there is an important detail that many people overlook.

When you move from Spain to Germany and convert your Spanish long-term residence into a German residence card, Germany usually issues you a temporary residence permit, not a permanent one. Until you complete the required residence period in Germany and become eligible to apply for permanent residence there, your legal status depends on your previous long-term EU card.

This is why it is very important to keep your Spanish residence card valid during this transition period. In many immigration offices, especially in Germany, authorities may ask you to present your old residence card from Spain as proof of your long-term EU status. If you are unable to show it, your application can be delayed or even refused.

In such situations, people can end up in a very difficult position legally living in Germany but without a valid residence card from either country. You are no longer fully resident in Spain, and at the same time, Germany may not issue you the new card. This creates a legal “limbo” that can affect your work, travel, healthcare, and family stability.

So if you or your family are planning to move from Spain to Germany using long-term EU residence, do not cancel or let your Spanish card expire too early. Always make sure your original residence card remains valid until you officially qualify for and receive a permanent residence permit in Germany. This small step can save you from serious legal problems later.

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