VISAS, RESIDENCY, RELOCATION, MOVING TO SPAIN, LIVING IN SPAIN

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POPULAR spanish Residency and Visa options

Below you will find a summary of the Visa and Residency services we provide. This is not an exhaustive list of requirements, get in touch and we can provide further information. Below this you will find a list of all complimentary services we offer such as obtaining NIE Numbers, TIE Residency Cards, Driving Licence Exchange, Health Care and more. We do provide arrival services if you have completed the Visa process yourself and only need assistance with the formalities when you arrive in Spain.

NON-LUCRATIVE VISA (NLV)
RETIRING OR SABATTICAL

To live in Spain without working and without the need for a a large investment.
It is a long-term visa/residency that can be renewed twice (2 years at a time). After five years, it can be used to start the process of getting permanent residency in Spain.

To qualify applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient financial means such as savings, pensions or passive income such as rental income or dividends. The minimum financial requirement per year is €28,800 (€2,400 per month) for the primary applicant and €7,200 per year (€600 per month) each for the partner and/or other dependents.

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DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (DNV)
WORKING REMOTELY

To live in Spain and work remotely for a company based outside of the country.
The initial visa/residency is granted for 1-3 years and can be renewed up to five years, after five years, it can be used to start the process of getting permanent residency in Spain.

To qualify, the applicant must have a degree or at least 3 years work experience and be able to work remotely. The applicant needs to be employed or self employed (starting at least 3 months before you apply) working with a registered company outside of Spain that has existed for more than one year. For an individual applicant you need to earn 200% of the minimum salary in Spain - €2,646 per month (€31,752 per year). If you are bringing a partner/dependents, the minimum monthly salary increases €992 per month (75% of the minimum salary) for the first person/dependent and €330 per month (25% of the minimum salary) for each subsequent dependent.
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STUDENT VISA
STUDYING ABROAD IN SPAIN

For non-EU/EEA and non-SWISS citizens (including UK Citizens) to study in Spain or take part in a student exchange, carry out research or training, or work as an unpaid intern or volunteer for more than three months. Different regulations apply depending on the length of studies, research or related activities in Spain. Before you can apply you must find a program and be accepted with a recognised institution in Spain. You can work on this Visa however there are restrictions. The minimum financial requirement is 100% of the minimum salary in Spain (IPREM) this is approximately €7,200 per year for the primary applicant, and you need to demonstrate the financial means to support any partner-dependents (75% of the minimum for the first person and 50% of the minimum for subsequent dependents).

GOLDEN VISA
PROPERTY / INVESTMENT VISA

This Visa grants qualifying individuals a renewable temporary residence permit, in exchange for an investment in the country.
The initial visa/residency is granted for 1-2 years and can be renewed up to five years, after five years, it can be used to start the process of getting permanent residency in Spain.

To qualify, applicants can either purchase real estate (€500,000 excluding costs), invest in Spanish companies, create employment opportunities, or make a qualifying contribution to government bonds. The minimum financial requirement per year is €28,800 for the primary application and €7,200 each for the partner and/or other dependents.

Update April 2024: The Spanish government have announced a policy decision that they will terminate the Golden Visa program, no final decision or timeline has yet been announced.
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EU OR FAMILY OF EU CITIZEN
WORK AND LIVE IN SPAIN

To live and work in Spain (with or without work), if you or your partner/spouse have an EU passport, Non-EU family member(s) can apply for Spanish Residency.
The residency is granted for five years, after five years it can be used to start the process of permanent residency in Spain.

To qualify, if the EU citizen has a Spanish work contract then there is no financial minimum requirement, otherwise you need to demonstrate the financial means to support the primary applicant and partner/dependents as well complying with other requirements.

Learn more.... If you are retiring or on a sabbatical OR if you plan to work in Spain.

ARRIAGO FAMILIAR
RESIDENCY WITH A SPANISH CITIZEN

If you are married or in a civil partnership with a Spanish Citizen, you can apply for this residency when you arrive in Spain.
The residency is granted for five years, after five years it can be used to start the process of permanent residency in Spain.

To qualify, you need to be in a long-term partnership with a Spanish Citizen, and if you are married or in a civil partnership the partnership must already be registered in Spain.

SPAIN VISA & Residency RENEWALS

If you are already in Spain and need assistance with renewals we can help! Non Lucrative Visa Renewals, Golden Visa Renewals, Digital Nomad Visa Renewals, Student Visa Renewals and Temporary to Permanent Residency applications. Learn More...

SPAIN NON LUCRATIVE VISA RENEWAL

SPAIN GOLDEN VISA RENEWAL

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA RENEWAL

STUDENT VISA RENEWAL

TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY

UK Residents (Brexit/Withdrawal Agreement)

SUMMARY OF ALL OUR SERVICES

TIE, NIF, NIE, NLV, DNV, Student Visa, GV, Golden Visa, Spanish Residency, Permanent Residency, Renewals, Family of EU, Arraigo Familiar, Spanish Temporary Residency Renewals, Spain

RELOCATE, STAY OR MOVE to spain

Registration for Número de identidad de extranjero (NIE Number), Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE) or Número de Identificación Fiscal (NIF)
Applying for a Visas and Residency - Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), Student Visa, Golden Visa
Applying for European and Non-European Residency (Residencia and Family of EU)
Arraigo familiar (residency for a registered partner or family of a Spanish Citizen)
Temporary Residency Renewals
Permanent Residency Applications

Malaga, Andalusia Rental Facilitation, Town Hall Registration, Padron, School Facilitation

HOME AND FAMILY and property

Assistance with Estate Agents to find properties to rent
Rental contract review
Negotiating or communicating with your landlord
Connecting utilities, including telephone and internet
Town Hall registrations (Padron)
Finding public or private schools and completing the enrolment process

Personal Income Tax, Autonomo Registration, Self Employment Spain, Spanish Digital Certificate, Beckhams Law Registration, Spanish Banks, Spanish Bank Accounts, Currency Exchange

your FINANCes AND spanish TAX

60 Minute consultation with a qualified English speaking tax advisor/accountant (taxation, tax obligations, inheritance, wealth taxes)
Registering as Self Employed (Autónomo) and Social Security
Registration for Beckhams Law
Obtain the Spanish Digital Certificate
Advice on Opening a Spanish bank account
Advice on Multi-Currency Accounts including Foreign Currency Exchange and Transfers. We proudly bank with WISE - Click here to learn more

Private Health Insurance, Public Health, Convenio Especial, European Health Insurance Card, EHIC, Spain Public Health Care Access

private and public HEALTH CARE

Private Health Care Insurance - Learn More
Public Health Care Access with an S1 certificate or Convenio Especial - Learn More
Registration with a local Health Care Center and doctor
Scheduling or translating at doctor's appointments
Filling out forms
Talking to your medical insurance company

Government Approved Spanish Translator, Spanish Sworn Translator, Spanish Interpreter

sworn and general TRANSLATION

Sworn translations by a government approved Translator
Explaining Spanish documents like contracts, letters and notifications etc.
Assistance with any authority, institution, trades-person or organisation you may need to visit or speak with
Interpreter in person, on the phone, or video call

EU Driving Licence Exchange, Non-EU Driving Licence Exchange, UK Driving Licence Exchange

driving and licence exchange

Changing or renewing a European or UK driving license - Learn More
Changing address for car and driving license
Assistance with the Vehicle roadworthiness test (ITV)

GETTING STARTED with a consultation

We offer a free 20 minute consultation to discuss your needs, after which you will receive a free no obligation quotation.
60 minute relocation consultation to talk about your specific needs and can include the residency process, living in Spain, health care, banking, property, schools/education, driving, living expenses, pets.

Malaga Spain, Andalucia Spain, Andalusia Spain, Spain

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IN-PERSON or REMOTE

We can provide services throughout the Spanish territory
For many services we often help clients remotely, we provide Spanish interpretation over the phone saving time and money
We are based in Málaga Andalucía and can accompany clients or represent clients with a Power of Attorney.

OUR SPAIN RESOURCE HUB

We have written a number of informative guides that provides more details and answers a number of frequently asked questions.

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