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Moving to Spain – Immigration / Visa

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Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in Spain we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

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What Must A Foreigner Do To Live In Spain?

There are many foreigners who, attracted for different reasons, decide to emigrate and take up permanent residence in Spain. However, the process is laborious and there is a lot of paperwork that must be completed before this can be achieved. There are three fundamental steps that a foreigner wishing to reside in Spain must…

Spanish Golden Visa – Buy Property To Gain Flexible Residence In Spain

The Spanish Golden Visa offers non-EU citizens who intend to make a significant investment in the Spanish economy residency in Spain and visa free access to the Schengen zone. The most common investment is the purchase of real estate. TBB are offering comprehensive support to assist people through the whole process. Spain’s…

Spain’s Non Lucrative Visa And Golden Visa – Benefits And Requirements

The UK is now firmly out of the EU and many British people looking to move to the sunshine and lifestyle in Spain are wondering whether they can still move to Spain. The main options for those retiring in Spain are Spain’s Non Lucrative Visa and Golden Visa. What are the differences and how…

Spain’s Golden Visa – An Option To Gain Residence In Spain

Spain’s Golden Visa is a residence visa available to Non-EU citizens (including British citizens now) who make a significant investment in Spain. The most common way is to invest €500,000 in property but there are other options if you have more to invest. What are the requirements and benefits of this visa? …

The New Rules For Brits Moving To Spain

The UK has now left the EU and any Brits moving to Spain no longer have the right to remain in Spain and enjoy the same rights to healthcare and other benefits as they did while the UK was a member of the EU. What are the new rules and can you still live…

Four Things Brexit Has Changed For Britons In The EU

After four and a half years of uncertainty, negotiations and false starts since the 2016 Brexit referendum, the UK has now fully left the EU. A trade deal agreed at the eleventh hour offered very little time for people and businesses to digest how things will work for Britons in the EU from 2021. …

When And How Do I Apply For A Schengen Visa?

Non-EU citizens who have not been granted residence in an EU country, who are planning to enter the EU (and other member countries) for a short visit will need a Schengen Visa. What are the options available and how do you apply? A Schengen visa allows you to enter any of…

Life As A Digital Nomad – A Personal Perspective

Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term. Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel…

Visa Options For Non-EU Citizens To Live, Work Or Retire In Spain

Visa options: non-EU citizens, which from 2021 includes British citizens, must have an appropriate visa if they are to live in Spain. Professional advice is advisable to ensure you obtain the visa that best meets your circumstances and gives you the best benefits. Here we set out a summary of the main visa options. There…

Applying For Residence In Spain

Understand how to apply for and maintain residence in Spain An NIE (Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero) and a Tarjeta de Residencia (residency card) is required if you intend to stay in Spain for more than 90 days. It is possible to stay without applying for residence, but it is required for many purposes, including…