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No matter the season, Spain is a favorite travel destination for many all over the world. There’s sunshine and sightseeing in winter, pretty parks to have picnics in spring, lively beaches in summer, and traditional wine festivals in autumn! On top of the good food...

Spain is probably a common bucket-list destination for most people. With its sunny skies, charming streets, vibrant culture, and happy people, it’s an easy choice. But beyond these stereotypes and first impressions, what else is there to know about Spain? What has...

Spain may be paradise for many. As a country know for amazing gastronomy, perfect weather all year round and a vibrant atmosphere, there is no doubt many foreigners wish to visit (and even start living in the country). But this does not mean there aren’t plenty of...

Okay, so we have a clear goal: move to Spain. The next big thing to consider is: do we have the budget?  While it is true that it is not the funnest thing to think about, the financial aspect when relocating (computing, estimating, budgeting) must be done. And that is...

As the world moves towards globalization and digitalization, it has become easier to live and work in different countries. The world is smaller and the opportunities are endless! But which country is for you? Well if you’re looking for sunny climate, rich culture, and...

In Spain, there are different types of arraigos. For most of them, the main requirement is to have spent a minimum period of time in the country under an illegal situation. The most famous of these arraigos, the social arraigo, demands 3 years in Spanish territory as...

If you want to apply for social arraigo successfully, you have to read this post to the very end. Because one of the most important requirements is to obtain your integration report, and in this article, you will discover all the details you need to know about it. We...

Is it possible to register your civil partnership in Spain while in an illegal status? This is undoubtedly one of the most frequently asked questions by all those foreigners who either enter Spain to obtain their residency, or ended up in an irregular situation after...

One of the great advantages of the new digital nomad visa is the reduced tax rate remote workers enjoy in Spain. Among others, a flat rate much lower than the general rule or the exemption to file other taxes (among others) are some of the benefits this law has...

If you are considering investing in Spain... keep reading. Because chances are you will be able to obtain a 3-year residence permit with additional advantages as long as you meet the requirements we will see below. Next, you will find everything you need to know about...

Whether you want to travel to Spain or to any other European country, this article is of great interest to you. Because in a very short time the already well-known visa to travel to Europe, the ETIAS form, will finally come into force. In this article you are about to...

Obtaining Spanish citizenship requires passing two important exams: the CCSE and the DELE A2. Two exams that allow the foreigner to demonstrate that she is sufficiently rooted in Spain to become a citizen. However, in certain cases, the foreigner/applicant has the...

This 2023 undoubtedly started with great (and many) immigration news in Spain, both related to citizenship and residency. Changes that came into force at the end of the previous year, and many others that have become effective from this January onwards. Changes that...

If you would like to get Spanish nationality without extra requests by the government and without having to resubmit your application from 0 since it has been rejected... this post is for you. Next, we will analyze the 7 most frequent errors or reasons that could...

Would you like to bring your foreign parents to Spain? Then keep reading. In this article you will find all the available options to get a residence permit for your ascendants and bring them with you to Spain. Discover the differences in terms of requirements and...

Finally, what many digital nomads have been waiting for will become a reality. The new digital nomad visa has been finally published and is now available, and foreigners wishing to move remotely from Spain can now start their applications. What’s next is a complete...

It can be very expensive. You arrive in Spain after hours and hours of flying, thrilled about your upcoming adventure and with your trip fully prepared. The border police requests all the necessary documents and, as you have not read this article carefully, they do...

Good news! On October the 5th, the Law of Democratic Memory was finally 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...

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...

You have received your positive citizenship resolution. You complete the oath process. Finally, the last step of the process arrives. The step that will allow you to obtain the ID document that certifies that you are finally a Spanish citizen: the DNI (and passport)....

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...

You must read this! The Spanish immigration law update has already been rolled out and with it a lot of important changes that will benefit any foreigner in the Spanish territory. Thanks to this reform, it is now much easier to obtain a residence and work permit, the...

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 finally approved and you can already 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...

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...

If there is one important measure the last Spanish Immigration Law Update brought and that is making it much easier to obtain a work permit in Spain, that is undoubtedly the one you will read about in this article. A path that will help foreigners under an irregular...

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...

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...

How long can you stay in Spain as a tourist? How does the 90-day rule affect that and how does it work exactly? As tourists, it’s only natural that we would want more time to explore and enjoy the country. But none of us would like to unintentionally put ourselves in...

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...

All those foreigners who can demonstrate a link with a Spanish citizen have it now very easy to start living legally in Spain. Although until recently we only found the family arraigo process for specific cases like being the parent of a Spanish child, today there are...

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...