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Labor Arraigo in Spain: Residency Through a Work Contract
Everything you need to know about labor arraigo in this post! Discover the most important requirements you will have to meet, the documents that are required, and the legal application process explained step by step. In addition, we analyze the latest instruction of...
Arraigo Familiar in Spain: Documents, Requirements & Application Process
A residence authorization that is easy to obtain with simple requirements. A residency that allows you to live and work legally in the country for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. We are talking about arraigo familiar in Spain, and in this article you will...
Possible Statuses of your Spanish Nationality File
You meet all the requirements. You have prepared all the necessary documentation. After gathering everything, you submit your application for Spanish nationality. Now the only thing that is left to do is to wait. But for how long? Enough time for your file to...
How to File your Income Tax Return in Spain
If you are a foreigner living in Spain, this really interests you. Because it is highly likely that you need to file your income tax return, and in this article you will learn exactly how. We will analyze how the process works, how much exactly you need to pay, all...
Check the Status of Your Citizenship Application Online: “Cómo va lo mío”
Would you like to find out the status of your Spanish nationality application? Would you like to know if you have finally been granted citizenship? Then keep on reading! In this article you will learn about the platform created by the Ministry of Justice that allows...
Can I travel to Spain? Travel Restrictions & Borders Reopened
After nearly a year of waiting for this update, the European Union has finally decided to open its borders to foreign tourists. This includes the 27 member countries, plus, obviously, Spain. In this post you will find all the details about this new measure, how...
How to Get Residency in Spain as a Tourist
If you want to benefit from a quick and easy application process to get your residence permit in Spain, keep on reading. In this post you are about to discover the 6 different ways to enter Spain as a tourist and get residency, as well as the 2 most important...
Return Authorization in Spain: How to get an “Autorización de Regreso”
If you have to leave Spain for a certain period of time but you are not going to have your residence card with you because it is still being processed or you are waiting for a duplicate or renewal, then keep on reading. Because you will have to apply for a return...
Request a Duplicate of your NIE or Residency Card in case of Loss or it Being Stolen
If your residency card or NIE has been lost or stolen, keep on reading. In this article you are about to discover, through 3 simple steps, how to request a duplicate of your TIE as quickly as possible. You will find how many days this procedure takes exactly, what...
Residence Permits that allow you to work In Spain
Many foreigners who want to stay in Spain for the long run make the same mistake. They associate the ability to legally work in the country with the need to obtain a work permit. This, without a doubt, generates many problems, since in the vast majority of cases it...
Dual Citizenship in Spain: How to Get it, Countries that Allow it and More
There are many benefits associated with it. Not only makes things easier and faster, but it can also on an emotional level. Having dual citizenship in Spain is something may foreigners seek, and in this article you will learn everything about it. We are going to see a...
Hague Apostille: How to Legalize Foreign Documents in Spain
Any document coming from abroad and to be used in Spain for an official application must be legalized. That is, verifying that it comes from an official institution and hence provide it with legal validity. Depending on your country of origin, this process will be...
Seeking Asylum in Spain (International Protection)
Many foreigners have doubts about how the international protection process for refugees works. They do not know where the initiate the procedure, how long does it take, or what rights they will have once they get it. In this article you will discover everything you...
New Shock Plan in Spain for 2021 to Resolve Citizenship Applications Faster
Good news! What many of us have been waiting for has finally become a reality. The 2021citizenship shock plan has already started, and in this article you will find all the details. Would you like to know if your nationality application will benefit from this...
Confirmed Immigration & Nationality Changes in Spain for 2021
The start of a new year always implies changes and updates when it comes to immigration and nationality regulations. That is why in this article you will find a summary of the most important ones for 2021. Keep on reading, as it is very likely that some of these...
How do you Homologate a Degree in Spain? Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Have you acquired a professional qualification in your home country and would like to validate or homologate it in Spain? Whether you are a doctor, lawyer, architect or if you want to work in any other regulated profession in Spain (as well as if you want to know how...
How to Renew your Long-Term Residency in Spain
Are you living in Spain with your long-term card and the time to renew is around the corner? In this article you will find all the answers you need. We will analyze how the process to extend your residence in the country for 5 more years work so you can understand...
Your immigration resolution has now the same legal validity as your TIE
Have you obtained a positive resolution after your residence permit application but you still haven't been able to get your residency card because there are no appointments? Don't worry! From now on, the resolution itself is enough to carry out any legal procedure in...
Childcare and the Spanish Education System
If you are a foreigner thinking about starting to live in the Spanish territory, the school your children will go to is one of the factors you should first take into account when making your decision. Understanding how the educational system works in Spain will be...
How to Get a Business Visa in Spain
If you are planning to travel to Spain and get your business visa, then keep reading. In this article, we will explain how to get it step by step, which are the different types, documents and requirements, and some useful tips that will make your application easy and...
Criminal Record Certificate in Spain: Check + How to Obtain it Step by Step
In this article you are going to learn everything you need to know about the criminal record certificate in Spain. Whether you are a foreigner or not, in this guide you will learn how to apply for it step by step, how much do they cost, how long does it take to get...
How to Relocate to Spain: Living and Working in the Country
Perhaps there is no other country in the world so ideal for foreigners. Climate, food, landscape, people, work-life conditions, living costs... Anything that can come to mind is basically perfect for your new life abroad. And in this article we will demonstrate why....
Top 8 Ways to Save Money When you Move to Spain
Planning to move to Spain? Then there are a couple of things you should really bear in mind if you want to avoid spending extra. A different country with different rules, so learning all the useful tips and strategies that have helped thousands of expats worldwide is...
Enter Spain as a Tourist and Get the EU Family Member Card
After reading this article you are going to learn all the necessary requirements to enter Spain as a tourist and obtain the family member of an EU or Spanish citizen card. We will analyze which are the most common paths and how you can benefit from them, as well as...
How to Renew your NIE Number in Spain: Documents and Requirements
Expired or lost NIE? Then you need to renew it. Nevertheless, you may have many doubts about this process: how does it work exactly, where to do it, etc. But you are about to solve them all. In this complete guide, you will learn everything you need to know to renew...
Best Cities in Spain for Digital Nomads: Top Hotspots
Things have changed. Working is not how it used to be. We are now a global nation. And that has created a new way of living, a new lifestyle based on zero boundaries. The internet and more flexible work conditions have enabled to create a generation of digital nomads,...
How to Take your Pet to Spain: Immigration Laws & Entry Requirements
Would you like to travel and bring your pet to Spain from abroad? In this article we will show you how. We will go over the main immigration laws for animals, as well as all the requirements you will need to meet to bring it and enter the country without any trouble....
Getting Married in Spain as a Foreigner: Mixed Marriages, Documents and Requirements
It may seem like a complicated process, but it really isn't. And in this post we will demonstrate that. You are going to discover everything you need to know about mixed marriages in Spain. We will explore, step by step, how to marry a Spanish citizen as a foreigner,...
Business Plan For Your Immigration Procedure (for Entrepreneur Visa & Work Permit)
If you want to start your own business in Spain you will need to create a business plan. And that is a fundamental and key document, as it is something that the administration carefully analyses before deciding whether or not to grant you a work permit. Therefore, in...
7 Tips to Choosing an Immigration Lawyer in Spain
Will any immigration lawyer be a good choice? Is the first Google result the right decision? As you will see in this article, no. There is much more you should consider. Choosing your immigration lawyer carefully may be more important than you think, especially if you...
EU Blue Card in Spain
Would you like to get a work permit that allows you to work in any European Union country? Well, now you can thanks to the EU blue card. And in this article we will explain everything you need to know about this residence authorization and how to get it...
Invitation Letter to Enter Spain as a Foreigner
Many of our clients ask us the same. How can I bring a family member or friend to Spain so she can visit the country for a certain period of time? The answer is simple, and how to do it quite easy: an invitation letter for a visa. What is it all about? And how do you...
How to Get the Residency in Spain Trough Civil Union (“Pareja de Hecho”)
There are many ways to get residency in Spain. But the vast majority of them demand requirements that are difficult to meet. However, there is a widely used option by non-European citizens: the civil partnership. And it may be one of the easiest ones. In this article,...
Expat Health Insurance in Spain: A Complete Guide
Do you need private health insurance to live in Spain? Which are the main requirements your insurance must meet in order to be valid for residency? In this article we will solve those doubts and more. We will go over everything you need to know about expat health...
How to Move Spain as an European Union Citizen: Get the EU Registry Certificate
Would you like to know how to move to Spain as a European Union citizen with your family? Then keep reading, because in this article we are going to teach you how. We are going to highly the process to get the EU registry certificate and everything you need to know...
How to Open a Bank Account in Spain
For sure, one of the main pillars of your life is money. How you handle that part is crucial. In that sense, moving and starting your new life in Spain poses some really important question. How to open a bank account in the country? Should I really open one or can I...
Empadronamiento in Spain: How to Register your Address as a Resident
Many individuals planning to move to Spain have heard that they need to “empadronarse”. But, what exactly is that? Which purpose does it serve? In this article, we will cover all the related information regarding this process. What is it all about, when should you do...
How to Retire in Spain: Residency, Where to Live, Money & More
We could start by highlighting everything that Spain has to offer. But let's avoid the typical "sun, perfect weather, great food,..." statement. We all know that. So now that you are already convinced about how amazing Spain is, let's dive deep into what's important....
Student Visa in Spain: Requirements & Application Process
Are you planning to study in Spain? Then here you will learn everything you need to know. We will go over the whole process of getting a student visa in the Spanish territory. We will clearly define all the cases in which you need one and those in which it is not...
How to Find a Job in Spain
There is no denying the fact that Spain is the perfect country for starting your new life. Many expats choosing it as their new destination year after year is the perfect proof. One of the first things to sort out when living in a country is working: you need to find...
How to Work Remotely From Spain
Due to the characteristics of the new digital era, more and more individuals are becoming remote workers. The 9 to 5 in an office chair is no more a reality. Nowadays, workers from all around the world operate from countries that are completely different than those...
How to Get a Work Permit in Spain With a Student Visa
Many non-European Union citizens are in the same situation. They come to Spain in order to study. They start their degree, masters or P.hD, and after a few years in the country, they realize that they would like to stay in for the long run. Therefore, after finishing...
What is the PERMANENT RESIDENCY in Spain and How to Get it
Let's say that you have been living in Spain for one or two years. Maybe you got your student visa, or maybe you obtained a regular residence permit. But, seeing how much you enjoy living in the country, you would like to extend the duration of your permit for the...
Residence Permit in Spain as a Family Member of an EU Citizen
Do you have a relative who is a Spanish national? Is your partner or spouse a European Union citizen? Then, you can get your right to live and work in Spain really easily. All you have to do is to apply for the procedure called family member of an EU citizen. And it's...
Tips on How to Immigrate and Move to Spain Easily
With more than 8000 km of beaches, Spain is one of the preferred destinations both for tourists worldwide and for those wishing to start a new life in a new country. And that translates into many expats starting the legal process of getting their residence permit in...
Residency in Spain after Brexit (Consequences for UK Citizens)
The transitional period has ended. From January the1st of 2021, UK citizens in Spain are already regarded as non-EU nationals for immigration procedures too. And this implies very important changes in order to obtain their residence permit. However, they still have...
NIE NUMBER in Spain: Definition, Types, Procedure and Documents
Whenever you enter into Spain, being to start your new life or to do any kind of economic/bureaucratic activity, there is something essential you will need. You will need to be identified in the country as a foreigner. And, for that, an NIE number is required. Why?...
How to Get the Work Permit in Spain: A Complete Guide to Working Visas
Would you like to start living in Spain in order to work in the country? Then this guide is for you. Why? Because we are going to cover everything you need to know regarding the Spanish work permit. Types of working visas, legal application procedure, requirements and...
Intra-Corporate Transfer Residence Visa in Spain
Let's say that you are working for a multinational company that has headquarters all over the world. You are working on the Asian division, offices located in Japan. But the company has decided to transfer you to Spain in order to start working for a while at the...
Residence Visa for Family Reunification in Spain
No matter if you hold a residence permit or Spanish nationality, we have some good news. You can now bring your relatives to Spain and get them a residence and work permit. And you can do it easily! In this article we will explain everything you need to know so you...
Highly Skilled Professional Work Permit
Do you have a job offer in Spain in a highly qualified position? Do you have a qualified degree at a prestigious university and would like to work in Spain? Then the highly skilled professional visa is your work permit. But, how to start? Which are the required...
Set Up Your Company in Spain & Get The Residency: Entrepreneur Visa
Many foreigners from all around the world choose Spain as their new base of operations from where they will grow their new project or startup. And, in fact, there is enough reason for that. The main cities of the country have become some of the most important European...
Golden Visa in Spain: Residency by Investment
Simplicity in its application process. And the possibility to live and work in Spain (bringing your family with you), without the need to visit the country more than once a year. For many, the golden visa is the fastest path to getting residency in the Spanish...
Residency vs Stay Status in Spain: What is the Difference?
Experiencing the wonderful life that Spain offers expats worldwide requires just one thing: getting the residency and becoming a legal individual in the country. And then is when some doubts arise, especially when considering the length of your adventure in the...
How to Get Spanish Citizenship: Requirements & Legal Process
If you would like to become a Spanish citizen and get the passport in the country, keep reading. In this article we will solve all your doubts about Spanish citizenship. We will go over the 4 options you have to obtain it, documents and requirements for each, and...
Arraigo Social in Spain: Documents, Requirements and Application Process
Find out everything you need to know arraigo social in Spain. The regularization process that will allow you to obtain residency after three years of continuous residence within the Spanish territory under an irregular status. In this article, we will solve all your...
Non-Lucrative Residence Visa in Spain
Here you will find a complete guide about one of the most requested and easy-to-get visas: the non-lucrative residence visa. If you are planning to move to Spain and not working in the country (at least for the first year), or to retire in the country, this will be...
Residence Permit for Students Who Look For a Job in Spain
Students residence permit in Spain
What is the Non-Resident NIE in Spain?
No matter what you do in Spain, you will need an NIE number. The thing is that, for many legal procedures like buying a property or opening a bank account, you don't need to be a resident in the country. That is when you will get a non-resident NIE. And in this...
The 3 Types of Arraigo in Spain: Temporary Residence Permit
If you have been living in Spain illegally for more than a year and you would like to obtain the residency so you can work in the country... this procedure will be of your interest. Because now you have it very easy to get your temporary residence permit under the...
WE WANT TO HELP YOU IMMIGRATE TO SPAIN EASILY
With all the articles you can read on this page, our aim is simple. Make your new life in the country as easy as possible. That is why we cover the main relevant issues regarding the Spanish immigration law, so there is no legal issue you have doubts about. Regardless to say, al the information you can find here is 100% trustworthy. Why? First of all, because we have years of experience dealing with clients worldwide. And we have helped with any possible situation you can imagine of when it comes to obtaining a residence permit and creating a new life in Spain. On the other hand, our immigration lawyers are constantly dealing and receiving information from the Foreigners Office, institution in charge of resolving visa applications.
Which are the main topics you will learn about in our news section?
HOW TO GET YOUR RESIDENCE PERMIT OR VISA
You will find complete guides that will help you define which is the right permit in Spain for you, and how you and your family can obtain it sucessfully. Our strategy is simple: we outline a step by step process so you know everything, always including the main documents, requirements, and useful tips that will make you enjoy a successful application.
ADVICE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE IN SPAIN AS AN EXPAT EASIER
Because once you finally get your residence card, there will be still many legal issues unsolved. And we also want to be there for you, and make it simple. We have articles that tackles all the paperwork you will be facing in order to settle in the country. Opening your bank account as a foreigner, registering your address… You will find everything here.
LATEST UPDATES AND NEW POLICIES IN THE IMMIGRATION LAW
Our team of lawyers are always up to date with the latest immigration policies and regulations. Not only do they go nearly every day to the different immigration offices nearby, but they also read all the published BOE’s and laws that are being published by the Government, so you can receive that information firsthand.

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