Visas & Immigration: British & Non-EU Citizens updates in Spain

Note: This process for obtaining Spanish citizenship is no longer available Background Recently enacted legislation permitting the conferral of Spanish nationality on  Sephardic Jews came into force on October 15th, 2015. Law 12/2015 establishes a new process by which all  those who can prove that they are descendants of Sep... Read More

IntroductionLaw 14/2013 is the legislation that makes it possible for foreign investors to have the right to residency in Spain. The visa is a residency visa, initially with a duration of one year. It is awarded to those investors who acquire a property with a value of at least €500,000 that is located on Spanish territory. A... Read More

Most people are aware of – and choose – the route of buying property in Spain in order to obtain Citizenship. However, there are other alternatives that are more appropriate to some individuals seeking a Golden Visa and, eventually, citizenship in Spain.Options for Spain Golden Visa CitizenshipAlternatives to acquire Spanish... Read More

 It is understandable that applicants can find the emigration process to Spain and the rest of the EU daunting. Moving to a new country can be a stressful experience, especially if you do not speak the language. Requirements and regulations vary according to which country the applicant is from and, for British citizens in parti... Read More

 Do you need to apply for a residency visa to live in SpainThe answer to this question depends on the answers to the following 3 questions:How long do you want to stay in Spain?Do you wish to work and earn an income while in Spain?Where are you from?We should first highlight one exceptional situation: If you don't plan to stay ... Read More

General Considerations when Moving to SpainPerhaps a result of the proximity of Brexit, the numbers choosing a relocation to Spain seem to be climbing. Another factor could be the tendency for more of us to opt for self-employment and the fact that a much higher proportion of such businesses may be run remotely, from any locatio... Read More

Following the transition period, Brexit has come and gone, the process for British citizens considering moving to Spain has become more arduous and complex. The process faced by British citizens is currently the same as for other non-EU citizens following the implementation of the Bilateral Agreement also known as the Withdrawal... Read More

For those relocating to Spain, getting an NIE number can be a bit of a challenge but it is not always the first necessary step as many may think or have been advised. One option is buying a property in Spain first and getting an NIE number after, if you know how to do it. One of the several pitfalls of buying property in Spain ... Read More