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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 step by step...
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 Through 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
Whether you are going to start your new life in Spain or you are about to carry out any kind of economic activity, opening your bank account in the country will become a fundamental task. And the reality is that for most foreigners this ends up becoming especially...
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
Do you want to study in Spain as a non-European citizen? Then your first step is to apply for a student visa in the Spanish territory - and you should know that studying in the country has many advantages, especially as a foreigner. In this article, we’ll not only...
How to Find a Job in Spain
Finding a job these days can be difficult, especially as a foreigner facing all the competition in a much more globalized world. What more getting a job in a different country? It is definitely a dream for many to live and work abroad, and Spain is a country that many...
How to Work Remotely From Spain
As the world quickly moves towards mass digitalization, more and more people are becoming remote workers. Since the pandemic, it has become clearer to more individuals that it is not always necessary to stay in the office from 9 to 5, five days a week - or even at...
How to Get a Work Permit in Spain With a Student Visa
For many foreign students in Spain, the goal would be to convert from a student visa to a work visa in the country. On top of looking for a job, student visa modification can sound even more intimidating, but we promise it doesn’t have to be. So if you are finishing...
What is the Permanent Residency in Spain and How to Get It
Is there a way to legally reside in Spain long-term? Do I have any advantages if I have been living in the country for a long period? The answer to both questions is yes, and it is called permanent residency. A residence authorization with many advantages that will...
EU Family Member Residence Card in Spain
Did you know that you have immigration benefits and rights as a family member of an EU citizen? By applying for the EU family member residence card, you can easily live and work in Spain, for 5 years! Plus, the even better thing is that this authorization permit does...
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
One of the most important things you will need to start a new life or carry out any type of economic or bureaucratic activity in Spain is the NIE number. As a foreigner in Spain, this number is what will be used to identify you. There are advantages to obtaining this...
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
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...
Residence Visa for Family Reunification in Spain
If you are a non-European citizen who has been legally residing in Spain for more than a year, you have the right to bring your relatives to the country with you. And this can be done through the family reunification visa. It’s actually quite simple, and in this...
Highly Skilled Professional Work Permit
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...
Entrepreneur Visa: Set Up Your Company in Spain & Get The Residency
With the implementation of the Entrepreneur’s Law, Spain has grown into one of the most thriving entrepreneur hubs in Europe. Foreigners from all over the world are applying for the Entrepreneur Visa to start a company in Spain and gain residency in the country, among...
Golden Visa in Spain: The Investor Permit
The golden visa has garnered a lot of talk these past few years, and it’s no surprise why. The application process is simple, you get to live and work in Spain for the long-run, and you can even bring your family with you! Oh, and not to mention, you only need to...
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
Obtaining Spanish nationality is the final goal of many foreigners, and the reality is that this is a simple task thanks to the different options and paths available to achieve it. But how can you become a Spanish citizen? Who exactly can apply for this nationality?...
Arraigo Social in Spain: Documents, Requirements and Application Process
The arraigo social can be your best alternative to regularize your situation, obtain residency and start working in Spain. In this article you will discover all its requirements in detail, how long does the process takes, how to apply without an employment contract,...
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...
The Job Seeking Visa 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 4 Types of Arraigo in Spain: Residency Under Exceptional Circumstances
Are you in Spain illegally without a residence permit and have been in the country for some time now? Then keep on reading. Because the residency through arraigo may be the option you need to regularize your situation and obtain temporary residence for exceptional...
Spanish Citizenship for Sephardic Jews: Requirements and Application Process
In this article you will learn everything you need to know about how to get Spanish citizenship as a Sephardic Jew, corresponding laws and application procedure. Not only we will talk about the exact deadline, documents, and requirements. We will also explain what...
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.