Residency and Residence Permits in Spain
If you want to live in Spain, the first step is to identify the residence permit or immigration route that matches your circumstances. The correct procedure depends on factors such as nationality, family links, work or remote-work activity, studies, financial means and your current status in Spain or abroad.
Residency and immigration services
Non-Lucrative Visa and Residence in Spain
Non-Lucrative Visa and residence in Spain: eligibility, financial requirements, health insurance, documents, consular application, TIE and renewal guidance.
ReadResidence Permit Renewal in Spain
Residence legal advice in Spain for permit renewals, administrative requests, filing deadlines, supporting documents and the subsequent TIE procedure.
ReadFamily Reunification Visa and Residence in Spain
Family reunification in Spain: sponsor requirements, eligible relatives, financial means, suitable housing, EX-02 application, family reunification visa and TIE.
ReadEU Family Member Residence Card in Spain
Assistance with residence cards for family members of EU citizens in Spain.
ReadDigital Nomad Visa in Spain
Assistance with international teleworker authorisations and applications for family members in Spain.
ReadStudent Stay Permit in Spain
Assistance with study-stay authorisations and extensions in Spain.
ReadEmployed Work and Residence in Spain
Assistance with temporary residence and employed-work authorisations in Spain.
ReadSelf-Employed Residence in Spain
Assistance with temporary residence and self-employed work authorisations in Spain.
ReadArraigo and Exceptional Circumstances in Spain
Assistance with residence or residence-and-work authorisations based on exceptional circumstances and arraigo routes.
ReadLong-Term Residence in Spain
Assistance with Spanish long-term residence and EU long-term residence applications.
ReadNIE vs TIE in Spain: What Is the Difference?
NIE vs TIE Spain: the NIE is an identification number, while the TIE is the physical card linked to a qualifying administrative status.
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