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Passport and Visa Requirements in Spain

Passport and visa requirements are subject to change, particularly for Britons as the Brexit process unfolds. Use the following information only as general guidelines. The embassy or consulate or a specialist immigration company are the best sources for current, detailed requirements. Allow plenty of lead-time to obtain detailed information and prepare the requisite credentials. Passport…

A Guide To Visas To Work In Spain

More than just wanting to visit a different country, more and more people are wanting to truly immerse themselves in a new place. Whether it be due to warmer climate, better work conditions, higher quality of life, or family and friends. But to really move to and live in another country, a basic need for…

Can I Still Move Or Retire To Spain?

So with the Brexit transition period ended on 31st December, what are the chances of being able to move or retire to Spain in 2021? Is it too late to take advantage of the existing rights as a citizen of an EU member country? Written by Nigel Ayres, CEO of Expat Network Spain with its…

Business Immigration In Spain Through Entrepreneurship

There has been a significant increase in business immigration in Spain, especially from foreign entrepreneurs who see in the country an opportunity to create their business driven by the success of digital companies born of small innovate projects (known as startups). This new knowledge-based economy is an important lever for growth and prosperity, as it…

Spanish NIE Number – What Is It And How Do You Get One?

In Spain an NIE Number is essential for a wide range of legal and informal purposes whether you are resident or non-resident. If you want to buy or rent property, work and many other purposes you will need an NIE number. What is it and how to do you get one? What is an NIE…

How And Why You Should Register On The Padrón

There are a number of requirements when living in Spain including The Padrón. This gives you access to various services in Spain and here we explain the advantages and how to register on The Padrón. The Padrón is a Municipal Civil Register on which every resident must be registered. It is a legal obligation to…

Can Brits Still Afford To Move Or Retire To The Sun?

Now the UK has left the EU, work permits in Spain are more difficult to obtain and if you plan to retire to Spain you have to get a visa and demonstrate that you can financially support yourself. These more onerous requirements have ended the dreams of those who had planned to move or retire…

Does The “Empadronamiento” In Spain Imply Tax Residence In Spain?

If being “empadronado” (registered) implies consequences and fiscal obligations to the Tax Administration, just for the fact of having municipal registration is a recurring question that many citizens frequently ask. First, it’s essential to bear in mind that the “empadronamiento” is an administrative concept, which is regulated by Law 7/1985 on the Bases of the…

Spain Digital Nomad Visa – A Guide

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is a chance for individuals in search of the nomadic way of life while working from a distance or participating in independent activities. This visa initiative enables digital nomads to encounter the varied and lively culture of Spain while still making a living and adding to the worldwide labor force….

Supreme Court Protects Temporary Residence In Spain, Even If There Are Long-Term Absences From The Country

The Spanish Supreme Court has declared null the article of the Immigration Law that allowed the termination of temporary residence permits when there had been absences from Spain for more than 6 months within a period of 1 year. Written for Expat Network by Mª Eugenia Blasco Rodellar, Immigration Partner, AGM Abogados Without going into…

Moving to Spain – Immigration / Visa

So, you are moving to Spain!

Passport and Visa Requirements in Spain

A Guide To Visas To Work In Spain

Can I Still Move Or Retire To Spain?

Business Immigration In Spain Through Entrepreneurship

Spanish NIE Number – What Is It And How Do You Get One?

How And Why You Should Register On The Padrón

Can Brits Still Afford To Move Or Retire To The Sun?

Does The “Empadronamiento” In Spain Imply Tax Residence In Spain?

Spain Digital Nomad Visa – A Guide

Supreme Court Protects Temporary Residence In Spain, Even If There Are Long-Term Absences From The Country