Good news! On October the 5th, the Law of Democratic Memory was approved in the Spanish Senate, the last step before its final publication and entry into force; which will enable thousands of Spanish descendants to obtain citizenship in the country. In this article...
Do you need to carry out your immigration procedure but are not sure which is the immigration office you should attend to? Where are they located and how can I get there? And most importantly, how can I make an appointment? In this article you will find the complete...
In 2013 a new immigration law was published in Spain that would revolutionize the way in which foreigners can obtain residency in the country. This law, known as the Entrepreneurs Law or Law 14/2013, allows the attainment of different types of visas under much more...
When a foreigner will start R+D+i (research and development) or similar project in Spain, the residency for research is the permit that the company or university must apply for in order to bring the non-EU citizen to the country. Although it is not one of the most...
Would you like to get your residence and self-employment permit or visa successfully and avoid any setbacks or even a rejection during your application? Then continue reading. In this article we will analyze all requirements in detail and we will explore some expert...
If you have submitted or are about to submit your immigration application, this article is of real interest to you. Because you will have to face the possibility that the immigration office does not issue any response within the given deadline, and that will mean that...
What happens if I am stopped by the police and I am in an irregular situation, and will I be expelled from Spanish territory? These are some of the questions that cause most concern to foreigners who are in Spain without a residence permit. Throughout this blog we...
The Grandchildren Citizenship Law or Law of Democratic Memory has been extended and you can still apply for it. This allows children and grandchildren of Spaniards to obtain Spanish nationality directly, without the need to live in Spain for any minimum period of...
If you want to start working in Spain, benefit from the public healthcare system or receive unemployment benefits (as well as many other procedures), you will need to get your Social Security number. In this article, you will find out how to do it step by step, why...
Would you like to bring your relatives with you to Spain but you can’t through the general family reunification procedure? Then keep on reading. Thanks to the extended family reunification, you can bring your uncle, brother or sister, nephew, niece,...
Since arraigo for studies (or arraigo para la formación in Spanish) has been included in the immigration regulation, it has now become much easier to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain if you are under an irregular status. The new arraigo by training...
The resident (or non-resident) certificate is the document that allows foreigners to justify and accredit (as well as verify) their residency periods in Spain, as well as the types of residence or stay they have had in Spain since they arrived in the country, and the...