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

There is a lot to think about when you move to Spain, if you have not yet started planning check out our Free Moving Guide and Checklist. 

We regularly review and update our content, however remember that legal requirements can change, so always verify the latest information with the authorities or consult with a professional before planning your move.

with our services - WE will guide you step by step

Take the stress out of the bureaucracy and let us help guide you STEP BY STEP with your move to Spain. We can also help you with optional services including Driving Licence exchange, Health Care Registration and more.

  • Service Overview, Pricing and Frequently Asked Questions: When you contact us about a specific service we will send you further information, including answers to frequently asked questions saving you time and effort in your research.
  • Free Consultation:We offer a free 20 minute consultation to provide an overview of our service.
  • Paid Consultation: We also offer two 60 minute paid consultation options (1) Relocation Consultation - talk about your specific needs including the residency/visa process, living in Spain, health care, banking, property, schools/education, driving, living expenses, pets. (2) Spanish Personal Tax Consultation - get specific about your tax obligations and get your questions answered based on your personal circumstances/plans.
  • Quotations: We would be happy to provide a free no obligation quotation, we provide clear, transparent pricing.
  • Delivering Services: 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.
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)
  • Visa and Residency Renewals 
  • Permanent Residency Applications

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

HOME, FAMILY, property, Driving

  • 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
  • Changing or renewing a European or UK driving license - Learn More
  • Changing address for car and driving license

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

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
  • Public Health Care Access with an S1 certificate for eligible UK/EU Citizens 
  • Convenio Especial 
  • Registration with a local Health Care Center and doctor 
  • Learn More about Planning Your Health Care

POPULAR spanish Residency and Visa options explained


  • We are with you every step of the way:When you purchase our Visa or Residency services package, in addition to regular virtual meetings, we are available as your Personal Concierge to share our experience, and answer questions about moving to and living in Spain.
  • Obtained the Visa and only need help in Spain? We can help, for example if you only needassistance with the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (non-EU residency card), or registering on the Padron with the local Town Hall, or something else, we have stand-alone Arrival Services to meet your needs.
  • Doing the Visa/Residency yourself? If you have time and patience you may be comfortable navigating the requirements and Doing It Yourself. If you are taking the DIY approach scroll down to find trusted English speaking service providers.

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.

UK / EU Withdrawal Agreement for uk passport holders in spain (BREXIT)

Brexit was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020. If you moved to Spain prior to this and have an EU residency (Green Card) and need to exchange this for a bio-metric TIE residency card get in touch.

LONG-TERM RESIDENCY / PERMANENT RESIDENCY in spain

If you have been living in Spain for 5 years you may be eligible for Long-Term Residency. There are two important requirements, you must be up to date with your tax obligations (you are expected to have been a fiscal/tax resident during this time), and you must not have left Spain for more than 10 months in a five year period (or a period of up to six months).

our partners - here to help

If you decide to work with Help at Hand Spain for your move to Spain including Visas and Residency services, we will personalise the services offered to provide a seamless service. We will help you every step of the way acting as your Personal Concierge to provide advice and answer questions for moving to and living in Spain.

If you need the services of one or more of our trusted and reliable partners, we are more than happy to make a personalised referral.Our partners speak English so you don't have to worry about the language barrier. Get In Touch and we we will provide further information with no obligation.

Self Employment Autonomo Spanish Social Security.   Annual IRPF returns, Spanish Model 720 Returns, Spanish Annual Tax Returns, Beckhams Law Registration, Spanish Company Set-Up

Spanish Taxation

We work with a Spanish tax advisor who works regularly with foreigners / expatriates to ensure you stay compliant with Spanish tax regulations and annual reporting requirements. This is very important to avoid issues with Visa and Residency renewals. Other services include setting up as Autonomo (Self Employement/Spanish Social Security), starting a Spanish company, Beckhams Law registration and more.
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Currency Exchange Multi Currency Bank Account, Wise Multi Currency Account

Multi-Currency Bank Account

Hold, spend and receive money - 160 countries. 40 currencies. Make international money transfers with ease usingthe mid-market exchange rate (up to 7 times cheaper than traditional banks or PayPal). Debit card – to spend money all over the world (when travelling or paying online). Open an account in just a few minutes.

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Money Exchange, Currency Exchange, Spanish Mortgages, Savings and Pensions for Expatriates

Currency Exchange, Mortgages, Savings, Pensions

If you need to transfer a large sum of money for a purchase then a specialist currency exchange company can save you significant costs. If you need a mortgage searching as a resident or non-resident can be challenging. Need financial advice for savings and pensions from qualified financial advisors. Our partners can provide advice and guidance with no obligation.

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Spain / Spanish Private Health Care Insurance, Car Insurance, Pet Insurance, Other Insurances, Travel Insurance, Sanitas, DKV, ASSSA, AXA

Insurance (Private Health Care, Car, Pet...)

If you need private health insurance for your visa or residency application, then we can introduce you to English speaking experts to help you understand your options. Our partners have access to many of the major Spanish Insurance providers, and the broker we work with can also help with all your other insurance needs. Get a free no obligation quote.
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Legal Sworn Spanish Translations

Sworn Translation Services

Are you doing the residency or visa application yourself or undertaking another procedure that needs a reliable government approved sworn translator registered in Spain. Get your document translated with ease, documents can be translated online and Digital Signed documents provided, or the original translations can be sent by courier.
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Import Car To Spain

Importing Your Car To Spain

If you import a car into Spain, once you become a resident you must register and legalise the car within 30 days. If you need assistance to navigate the bureaucracy then look no further. If you are not a Spanish resident and intend to keep a car in Spain for more than Six Months then it must be registered with the authorities.
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Legal Services Immigration Law Spanish Law,  Wills,  Spanish Will Executor,  Spanish Inheritance

Lawyer - Immigration, Wills and Inheritance

If you have a complex legal or immigration issue/question, or would like to apply for Citizenship we can refer you to a Spanish registered immigration lawyer. If you need a lawyer to help you drafting and legalising a Spanish will, with the option of have an executor to manage your Spanish assets (inheritance/estate), we work with a company that only specialises working with expatriates.
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Buy and Sell Property, Conveyancing Lawyer,  Spanish Property Lawyer,  Spanish Property Solicitor, Conveyancing Solicitor

Conveyancing / Property Lawyer

If you are buying and/or selling a property in Spain, do you have have a legal representative that is focused on your interests. A conveyancing lawyer will ensure requirements must be met and procedures followed to ensure the purchase complies with Spanish Law and regulations.
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Free Resources

OUR SPAIN RESOURCE HUB

We have written a number of informative guides to provide more details and answer many frequently asked questions.

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WHAT DOES HELP AT HAND SPAIN DO?

Immigration, Visa and Residency Experts. Administrative services if you are moving to, or already living in Spain. We understand how daunting things can be. Overcome the bureaucracy, red-tape and language challenges Let us help and lead you every step of the way. 

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We regularly review and update our content, however remember that legal requirements can change, so always verify the latest information with the authorities or consult with a professional before planning your move.

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