TIE Exchange Appointments
Introduction We know many of you are struggling to secure appointments for immigration and police procedures, and we want to share any tips and experiences of our customers. In 2020, the first TIE cards were issued to UK nationals living in Spain. Those without permanent residency received cards valid for five years. Now that these […]
Residence Permit for Relatives of Spanish Nationals – Guide
If you have a Spanish partner or family member, this new route for residency and permission to work may be for you. In May 2025, the Residence Permit for Relatives of Spanish Nationals (Permiso de Residencia para Familiares de Españoles) was introduced. It aims to make it easier for Spanish nationals to bring their family […]
Renewing a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Contents Introduction When to Renew What You Need to Renew How to Renew Online How to Renew in person After Visa Approval – Renewing Your TIE Professional Support Introduction After living in Spain on a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) for one year, you’ll need to renew it to continue your stay. The first renewal covers years […]
Applying for Residency as a Business Owner – Guide
Introduction If you are planning to apply for residency in Spain as a future business owner, either with the self-employed visa or with arraigo social authorisation, you will need to include in your application some documents detailing the activity you want to develop. The documents that you will need to include to your visa or […]
Permission to re-enter Spain (Autorización de Regreso) – Guide
Autorización de regreso Although being a resident grants you the right to come back to Spain, many people are going through the visa application or renewal process and might wish to be aware of need an extra document that might help to ensure a smooth trip in and out of Spain. This document is called […]
Self employed visa – Guide
On 31 December 2020 the transition period ended and the UK completed the EU exit process. This means that from 1 January 2021 onwards the UK is considered a third country by all EU states. In terms of residency, this means that anyone who wasn’t covered by the Withdrawal Agreement (anyone who wasn’t a resident […]
Online residency application – Guide
One of the most convenient ways to present your residency application is by doing it electronically. To do so, you will need first to obtain a Digital Certificate. Learn how to obtain a Digital Certificate by visiting our guide here. Once you have obtained the Digital Certificate, you can start your process by visiting the […]
Applying for Residency Under the Withdrawal Agreement – Individual
If you are a British national who has been living in Spain since before 2021 you can register your residency in Spain as a beneficiary of the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement. There is no time limit for making the registration. This will enable you to benefit from guaranteed EU citizens’ rights which includes the ability to […]
Sufficient Economic Means – Guide
One of the criteria that has to be demonstrated in the visa application process is proof of sufficient economic means. In short, this means that the applicant can show that they are financially self-sufficient and that they will not be a burden on the Spanish state welfare system. There are different ways in which an […]
EU Family Card – Guide
Non-EU family members of an EU citizen who plan to live for more than three months and up to 5 years in the EU need to apply for the EU family member card (Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de Ciudadano de la Unión). What are the requirements? Be a family member of an EU […]