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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, grandchildren, and...

In our last blog posts have been talking about the many new immigration measures that will come into force soon and that will make it much easier to get a work permit in Spain. Thus, one of these ways will help foreigners currently under an irregular situation,...

At our offices, we deal over and over again with foreigners from all around the world who have decided to settle in Spain. And we repeatedly see the same mistakes made. Mistakes that with a bit of preparation and careful thought could be more than avoided to ensure a...

You have to read this! Important changes are about to come when it comes to the Spanish immigration law, and without a doubt big updates that will benefit any foreigner in the country. Recently a draft version was published with all the proposed changes and...

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...

In this article, you are about to discover everything you need to know to successfully renew your non-lucrative visa. We explore the complete list of requirements, how to effortlessly navigate through the renewal process step by step, when exactly will you have to...

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...

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...

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...

If you are in the process of obtaining your residency card or renewing it, you will find this article really useful. Because there is an administrative payment that you must make, and in this article we explain how. Keep on reading to find out everything you need to...

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...

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...

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...

Undoubtedly this is one of the most popular and most requested residency permits by foreigners from all over the world who start their new life in Spain. The fact that its main requirement is to be a relative of a European citizen makes this option a completely...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you have been in living Spain without residency for some time and want to legalize your situation, the social arraigo is the ideal option to get a residence and work authorization for one year. However, one of its main requirements is to get a job offer, something...

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...

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...

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...

If you are a legal resident in Spain and you would like to stay in the country for the long run... keep on reading. Because in order to do so, you will have to renew your residency card, and that means complying with the maximum leave times that the immigration law...

If you have obtained Spanish nationality, the information in this article will be of crucial importance to you. Because unless you follow the steps and requirements mentioned here (especially if you leave Spain and use or get another nationality), you could lose your...

If you are about to get Spanish citizenship or you have just obtained it, this article is of your interest. Many foreigners think that once they finish with the pledge of allegiance, the process is over. But that is not the case, and on many occasions, they miss a...

Undoubtedly, this is an issue that generates a lot of headaches. Getting Spanish nationality is a very important step for any foreigner who was moved to the country, and it is quite easy to get discouraged when you hear the experience of others who have applied for...

The community card is undoubtedly one of the most requested residences by foreigners from all over the world who start their new life in Spain. So much so, that after having registered their civil partnership ("pareja de hecho") or having married a Spanish or European...

If you are going to travel to Spain, either for tourism or to start living in the country, understanding this rule is of utmost importance. Fully grasping how it works will allow you to avoid turning into an illegal situation and will save you unnecessary fines and...

There comes a point in the life of any foreigner in Spain when she can finally apply for a long-term residence card. This is a great change, since this type of residency radically simplifies all the procedures that the foreigner will have to carry out in Spain in the...

This is undoubtedly a subject that generates tons of doubts. Many foreigners are not sure what nationality their child will have if she is born in Spain and not in her country of origin. Will she directly adopt the Spanish nationality simply because she was born here?...

Whether you are currently studying or you finished your course in the past months, this post is for you. Here you will find all the information that you need to know about one of the best ways to stay in Spain for the long run while legally working: the residency for...

When a foreigner gets her citizenship application approved, she has a maximum of 180 days to take the oath of allegiance to the Spanish Constitution and to the King. If the oath is not taken, this foreigner could lose her nationality, so this becomes a fundamental...

Whether you intend to visit the country for a short period of time or if your intention is to stay in Spain for the long run (in order to live and work), there is a very important step that you will have take do in both cases: to understand which is the exact visa...

It can be really frustrating. You have invested a lot of time in preparing your application (and put in a lot of enthusiasm), working hard to gather all the necessary documents, and completing the boring but required paperwork. Then, weeks after submitting your...

Nowadays, and especially after the pandemic, more and more individuals from all around the world decide to leave their usual office and start working remotely.  When searching for the perfect location that will become the new base of operations, Spain easily comes to...

If you are checking the status of your nationality file through cómo va lo mío and you see the pending official reports status ("Pendinete de informes preceptivos oficiales"), keep on reading. In this article we will analyze what is exactly happening in this phase,...

All your doubts solved! In this post you are about to learn everything you need to know about the registration card or "cédula de inscripción" for undocumented immigrants in Spain, including the main requirements you will have to meet, documents, where to apply, and...

If you have been in Spain for some time working contributing to the Spanish Social Security, thanks to the voluntary return you can collect all your unemployment benefits in just 2 payments and return to your country of origin. In this post you will discover how to...

In this post you will find everything you need to know in order to successfully apply for the renewal of your Spanish student visa and hence be able to continue with your studies, research tasks, internships, or volunteer services in the country. Including the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

Every single year a large number of foreign employees working for a multinational company relocate to Spain to start working at the Spanish headquarters. Whether it is to manage and direct teams, to carry out training tasks, or to provide the Spanish division with...

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...

Find out how to get one of the most favorable work visas if you are a foreigner with higher education and a job offer as a manager or in a technical position in the Spanish territory! In this post you will discover the complete list of requirements you will have to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Students residence permit 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...