The Permanent residence permit for family member of a EU citizen (spouse) is suitable for nationals of non-EU countries who are married to a EU citizen holding a residence permit in Spain (“Certificado de registro de ciudadano de la UE”) and who have been living in Spain under a temprorary residence permit for family members of EU citizens for the last 5 years. This residence is granted for 10 years. This residence is also applicable if you have already divorced with your partner-citizen of the EU but had maintained the relationship for at least 3 years since obtaining the initial permit, have been living in Spain since then and have duly notified your breakup to the immigration office.
