In this article, you'll discover everything you need to know to successfully renew your non-lucrative visa. We'll explore the complete list of requirements, how to effortlessly navigate through the renewal process step by step, when exactly you'll have to start it,...
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How can I renew my family residence visa in Spain?
Would you like to renew your family member visa in Spain and don't know where to start? Then keep on reading. In this article we analyze in detail how exactly this renewal works, all its advantages (which are not few), updated requirements (whether you still maintain...
Studies & Educational Institutions Valid for the Student Visa in Spain
If you are thinking of applying for a student visa, keep reading. One of the most important requirements for this authorization is to have a confirmed enrollment in an educational institution or university in Spain. Thus, many foreigners have the same doubts: what...
8 Reasons to Start Living in Barcelona as a Foreigner
If you have made the decision to start a new life in another country, or simply want to spend some time away from home, keep on reading. In this article we are going to convince you about why Barcelona is the idyllic place to do so. While we will address the possible...
How to Obtain Spanish Citizenship by Marriage
Many foreigners find love in Spain and decide to get married. That, without a doubt, generates many benefits, such as the ability to easily obtain residency. But is it really possible to obtain Spanish citizenship by marriage? Discover how (including the complete list...
Minimum Salary for the Highly Qualified Professional Visa
What is the minimum salary that a foreigner who wants to apply for a work permit as a highly qualified professional must earn in order to get her application accepted? As you may already know, one of the most important requirements to successfully apply for this work...
Model 151: Income Tax Declaration for Displaced Workers in Spain
Many foreigners in Spain benefit from the special tax regime applicable to displaced workers through form 149. Specifically, one of the main benefits of this regime is the possibility of filing their tax return under form 151, with the tax reduction we will see below....
Red Card in Spain for your Asylum Procedure
Everything you need to know about the red card (which will allow you to get asylum or international protection in Spain) in this article! Discover what exactly this document is, how and where you can obtain it, what is its duration, how renewals work, and how to work...
Residency in Spain for Ukrainian Citizens Affected by the Russian Invasion (Regularization)
It is already a reality. The Spanish government is going to regularize all Ukrainian citizens in Spain due to the war with Russia and grant them residency, including those who were living ilegally before the invasion. What's next in this article is a summary of the...
Immigration Appeal Against a Rejected Residency Application
Many foreigners think that once they get their residency application rejected, the world ends and they have lost all chances to obtain residency in Spain. But nothing could be further from the truth. They still have 3 different options or steps to finally be granted...
Oath of Spanish Citizenship
Whether you have just received your citizenship resolution and it is favorable, you are waiting for it or you are going to submit your application soon, keep reading. In this article you will find out how the last phase of the process works (in detail): the oath of...
Immigration Procedures that Can Be Done Online in Spain (2022)
The online world offers many advantages, and when it comes to immigration, that is no exception. Thus, every year there are more and more procedures that a foreigner in Spain can do online, and today the vast majority of them (either requesting an appointment, initial...
How to get an NIE Number to Buy a Property in Spain
To carry out any type of legal procedure as a foreigner in Spain, you must obtain an NIE. And, of course, buying a property is no exception. In this article you will find everything you need to know to get your NIE in order to purchase a property if you do not want to...
How long will my residency application take? Immigration office timings
Have you just submitted your residency application in Spain (or you are about to do it) and you would like to know how long you will have to wait until the immigration office issues a favorable response or resolution? In this article you will find a precise answer to...
Economic requirements for the family member visa
Are you about to apply for the residency card as a family member of an EU citizen in Spain and you would like to do it successfully? Then keep on reading! In this post we are about to dive deep into one of the keys to obtaining this permit: the economic means of the...
Can I travel and leave Spain while waiting for citizenship?
If you have applied for Spanish nationality by residency and need or want to travel abroad, keep on reading. Because in this article we will definitively solve a common question among applicants, the question of whether it is really possible to travel outside Spain...
How to Exchange Your Driver’s License in Spain as a Foreigner
If you are a foreigner in Spain and would like to drive... keep reading. Because it is very likely that the driving license you obtained in your country of origin is not valid in the Spanish territory, and hence you will have to exchange it. But all your doubts will...
How to invest in Spanish real estate: Tips & Recommendations
Buying a property is not an easy task. Not only is the process full of legal steps and issues to consider, but also each country has its own peculiarities, and as a foreigner, it can be hard to grasp them fully. That is why in this article you will find our best tips...