Student visa – Guide
What is a student visa? The student visa is a document that will allow you to live in Spain for over 90 days and up to a maximum of one year, if you meet one or more of those requirements: You are conducting or extending studies in Spain You are undertaking research activities or […]
Appealing against a “Resolución Desfavorable”
What is an appeal? An appeal is a formal writing you can prepare and present to the Spanish administration in case you disagree with their resolution about your residency process. You will have 1 month to present the appeal to the office that issued the resolution of your residency process, counting from the day after […]
Entrepreneur 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 […]
Presenting missing documents – Guide
If during your application process some of your documents are missing or not accepted, the Immigration Office will issue a requerimiento, which is a document stating that you have 10 days to present the missing documents. You will need to send the requerimiento back with the required documents to the Immigration Office. How do I […]
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) – Guide
The non-lucrative visa is a Spanish visa available to non-EU citizens who have sufficient economic means to stay in the country without engaging in any work or professional activity. It is one of the easiest routes to permanent residency in Spain, provided you meet the income/savings conditions. You can also use it to bring your […]
Family Reunification Visa – Guide
This is a legal immigration procedure that allows third country nationals who are living in Spain with at least 1 renewal (1 year) of their residency permit (TIE), to bring their family members to live in Spain with a full residency and work permit. This visa is only available to third country nationals and the […]
Getting a Residency Card (TIE) after you have received your VISA
*This guide only explains the process to obtain the physical biometric card (TIE). If you want to know about how to apply for the TIE under the scope of the Withdrawal Agreeement, please check our complete guide on the process.* Applying for the TIE If you hold a Visa, an EU Residence Certificate (temporary […]
Why you should change your green residency document for the TIE
In June 2020 the Spanish authorities introduced a new residency document for UK residents. Making the switch to the new TIE has several advantages: It is a biometric card that acts as an ID and a residency document It shows clearly that you are under the scope of the Withdrawal Agreement It is made of […]
Working visa – Guide
How does it work? The working visa is available to non-EU citizens who have a job offer from an employer based in Spain and meet the visa requirements. This visa will grant you a temporary residency authorisation for as long as you live and work in Spain. Unlike other visa applications, the process to obtain […]
Tracking the Status of a residency application
If you still haven’t been able to check the status of your application, you can do so by using one of the following methods. You can track any residency application using the following methods. Online You can track the status of your application through this website. If you are using the website, scroll to […]