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Differences between Marriage and Common-Law Partnership

Differences between Marriage and Common-Law Partnership

The 3 possibilities to regulate your interaction In general, you have 3 diverse possibilities to regulate your situation and give …
Declaration of entry into Spain

Declaration of entry into Spain

If you want to visit Spain, the Entry Declaration to Spain is a crucial document that all travelers must consider …
What types of visas exist in Spain?

What types of visas exist in Spain?

If you’re planning to come to Spain for vacation or intend to live in Spain but aren’t sure which visa …
How to Obtain a Business Visa in Spain

How to Obtain a Business Visa in Spain

Spain offers a favorable business environment and a strategic location in Europe, making it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and …
What countries need a visa to enter Spain?

What countries need a visa to enter Spain?

Spain, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, attracts visitors from all over the world. If you’re planning …
How to apply for a Spanish visa

How to apply for a Spanish visa

If you’re planning to come to Spain, you need to know that you require a visa as it authorizes you …
Working Visa for Saudi Arabia: Navigating International Opportunities

Working Visa for Saudi Arabia: Navigating International Opportunities

In the complex world of visa management for international worker mobility, the path to success can be challenging but highly …
Modification from Non-Lucrative Residence to Residence and Work Permit for Employment by Others

Modification from Non-Lucrative Residence to Residence and Work Permit for Employment by Others

Today we are going to talk about the modification from non-lucrative residence to residence and work permit for employment by …
Non-Lucrative Residence Renewal

Non-Lucrative Residence Renewal

In another one of our articles, we talked about how to obtain the renewal of a non-lucrative residence, meaning it …
Non-profit residence Spain

Non-profit residence Spain

Today I’m going to share information about non-profit residency. We will discuss what non-profit residency in Spain entails, who can …
Temporary non-profit residence

Temporary non-profit residence

One of the types of temporary residence stipulated in the Foreigners Regulation is the temporary non-profit residence. This type of …
Can you work with a Non-Lucrative Residence Permit in Spain?

Can you work with a Non-Lucrative Residence Permit in Spain?

The question we’re addressing is whether, once granted our non-lucrative temporary residence authorization, we can work with it. The short …
Renewal of non-lucrative residency in Spain

Renewal of non-lucrative residency in Spain

Undoubtedly, one of the most sought-after options among foreigners from all over the world is non-lucrative residency. Many who wish …
Medical insurance for non-profit visa Spain

Medical insurance for non-profit visa Spain

The medical insurance for non-lucrative residence in Spain is one of the requirements imposed by the immigration laws of this …
How long does it take for a nationality application submitted by a lawyer?

How long does it take for a nationality application submitted by a lawyer?

Have you initiated the process of applying for Spanish nationality and would you like to know how long you have …
Differences between Marriage and Civil Union

Differences between Marriage and Civil Union

In general, there are three different possibilities to regulate your relationship and give it legal validity, each with its own …
Marriage of a Spanish and a Moroccan in Morocco

Marriage of a Spanish and a Moroccan in Morocco

If you want to get married in Morocco with a Spaniard and you don’t know where to start, I invite …
Marriage by proxy in Spain

Marriage by proxy in Spain

Marriage by proxy in Spain is when two foreign individuals who are in different locations decide to marry each other …
Marriage by notary for foreigners in Spain

Marriage by notary for foreigners in Spain

Marriage by a notary in Spain has become an increasingly popular option for foreign couples wishing to marry in Spain …
Marriage by civil registry in Spain

Marriage by civil registry in Spain

Marriage is a momentous occasion in the life of any couple, and in Spain, one of the most popular options …
Certificate of No Impediment in Spain

Certificate of No Impediment in Spain

The process of planning a wedding can be exciting, but it also involves a series of important legal procedures. One …
Mixed marriages in Spain

Mixed marriages in Spain

A mixed marriage is one formed by a Spanish man or woman and a foreign person. To be able to …
Obtaining the Spanish Golden Visa

Obtaining the Spanish Golden Visa

A special investment program in Spain allows individuals to obtain residency through investment. To obtain the Spanish Golden Visa, the …
Residence Visa for Real Estate Investment in Spain

Residence Visa for Real Estate Investment in Spain

We explain what the residence visa for real estate investment in Spain, also known as the Golden Visa, consists of …
The purchase and sale of a property when the buyer or seller is a non-resident or a foreigner

The purchase and sale of a property when the buyer or seller is a non-resident or a foreigner

In this article, we will discuss the purchase and sale of a property when the buyer or seller is a …
How to Renew the Golden Visa in Spain

How to Renew the Golden Visa in Spain

The Golden Visa in Spain has stood out as a privileged pathway for those seeking not only residence but also …
Golden Visa Spain

Golden Visa Spain

Golden Visa is a residence visa for investors. It was created by Law 14/2013 to support entrepreneurs and their internationalization …
Taxes in Spain with the Golden Visa

Taxes in Spain with the Golden Visa

Spain is one of the favorite countries for investors because it offers a wide range of investment opportunities. If you …
Medical Insurance for Investor Residency

Medical Insurance for Investor Residency

To obtain any type of residency, it is essential to have medical insurance. In this article, we will explain how …
Double taxation agreements in Spain

Double taxation agreements in Spain

If you are a foreign individual residing in Spain and wondering if there is a way to pay fewer taxes, …
Expatriate Insurance Services in Spain

Expatriate Insurance Services in Spain

Emigrating to Spain involves several preparations, including familiarizing oneself with the respective country’s regulations, finding accommodation, and preparing all the …
Housing Services for Expatriates in Spain

Housing Services for Expatriates in Spain

Moving to another country involves taking various steps. In addition to immigration documents and interviews with authorities, those planning to …
Services for Expatriates in Spain

Services for Expatriates in Spain

Deciding to move to another country, whether alone or with your family, is a process that requires careful planning, making …
Residence through Social Integration: Step-by-Step Guide

Residence through Social Roots: Step-by-Step Guide

In this article, we will explain what social integration is and provide you with a step-by-step guide on obtaining residence …
Social Roots

Social roots

What is social roots? You might be wondering what social roots mean in Spain. Well, it’s the regularization procedure by …
Social roots without an employment contract

Social roots without an employment contract

Today we’re talking about one of the most commonly used procedures in Spain to obtain residency permits: social roots, and …
Work contract for social roots

Work contract for social roots

You already know that Social Roots has become a rather fundamental permit. It’s an authorization through which several foreigners have …
Household Employee Contract Social Roots

Household Employee Contract Social Roots

As you may know, foreigners who are in Spain irregularly and have completed 3 years of continuous stay in Spanish …
Self-Employed Social Roots

Self-Employed Social Roots

Today we’re talking about self-employed social roots, which is the social integration through self-employment, a figure widely used since the …
Social roots economic means

Social roots economic means

Today we are talking about one of the most commonly used procedures in Spain to obtain residence authorization, social roots …
Social roots on own account

Social roots on own account

In this article, we will explain how you can apply for social roots as a self-employed individual, or freelancer. An …
Model Social Rootedness Report

Model Social Rootedness Report

Today we are going to talk about what social integration means, its requirements, conditions, and some of the most common …
Rooting report

Rooting report

Social Roots Report Today we’re going to talk about the social roots report. This social integration report is an important …
New Labor Roots in Spain

New Labor Roots in Spain

If you have resided in Spain for 2 years (even if irregularly) and can demonstrate that you have worked for …
Labor Roots Requirements

Labor Roots Requirements

In the following article, we will discuss the requirements for obtaining a labor roots permit, the conditions that must be …
Labor Roots Without Reporting the Employer

Labor Roots Without Reporting the Employer

In this article, we will focus on applying for Labor Roots without reporting the employer. Until last March, to process …
Work in the black market and want to legalize in Spain

Work in the black market and want to legalize in Spain

You have arrived legally in Spain, but after the 90-day tourist period, you have stayed irregularly in Spain and managed …
Family roots residence permit: renewal

Family roots residence permit: renewal

Until now, the criterion of the Foreigners’ Offices was that, once the renewal of the temporary residence permit for exceptional …
Do you know what family roots residence permit is?

Do you know what family roots residence permit is?

Discover all its secrets! In this article, we will explain the most important aspects of the family roots residence permit …
Highly Skilled Workers in Spain: Residence and Work for Foreign Professionals

Highly Skilled Workers in Spain: Residence and Work for Foreign Professionals

Spain, a country with a rich history, vibrant culture, and enviable Mediterranean climate, has become an attractive destination for highly …
Beckham Law for Foreigners

Beckham Law for Foreigners – Complete Guide

Special Tax Regime for Workers Posted to Spain – Beckham Law The globalized world we live in has led to …
How to Obtain the Social Security Number in Spain

How to Obtain the Social Security Number in Spain

The Social Security number in Spain, also known as the Affiliation Number, is a unique and essential identifier for all …
Residence permit for researchers

Residence permit for researchers

In an increasingly globalized and innovation-oriented world, researchers play a fundamental role in expanding knowledge and advancing society. The residence …
What do you need to work in Spain?

What do you need to work in Spain?

If you’re a foreigner looking to build your future in Spain but don’t know how to find a job, what …
Workers in audiovisual and cultural productions

Workers in audiovisual and cultural productions

The cultural and audiovisual sectors are two seemingly different sectors that often go hand in hand and are expanding more …
Business Plan for Immigration Procedures

Business Plan for Immigration Procedures

If you’re planning to start a business, the first thing you should do is create a business plan. In this …
Impuestos for Digital Nomads in Spain

Taxes for Digital Nomads in Spain

In today’s digital age, being a digital nomad is an increasingly popular way of life. The ability to work from …
Intra-Company Transfer Residence in Spain

Intra-Company Transfer Residence in Spain

The Intra-Company Transfer Residence is a process that allows non-EU workers to reside in Spain while being transferred by their …
Entrepreneur Residence and Business Activity

Entrepreneur Residence and Business Activity: Authorization in Spain

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in developing an innovative business project and/or one of special economic …
ENISA (National Innovation Company)

ENISA (National Innovation Company) for Foreigners: Your Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Spain

Are you a foreign entrepreneur with an innovative vision and dreams of developing a business project in Spain? ENISA (National …
Business Culture in Spain: Customs, Communication, and Negotiation

Business Culture in Spain: Customs, Communication, and Negotiation

Business culture in Spain is rich, diverse, and full of nuances that can influence the success of business relationships. Understanding …
How to set up a company in Spain as a foreigner

How to set up a company in Spain as a foreigner

Do you want to establish your own company in Spain but don’t know how to do it? Are you unsure …
Requirements for fingerprinting for NIE

Requirements for fingerprinting for NIE

One of the most frequent questions among our clients is about the process of fingerprinting for the issuance of a …
Spanish residency through marriage

Spanish residency through marriage

What is Spanish residency? Every foreigner wishing to enter Spanish territory must have permission. In the case of tourists, this …
Residence cards in Spain extended after the state of alarm

Residence cards in Spain extended after the state of alarm

There have been many doubts regarding the situation of residence permits that could not be renewed after the approval of …
Community Card Benefits

Community Card Benefits

Below, we will outline the advantages of the community card and why it is important to obtain it as soon …
Working without a community card

Working without a community card

Is it possible to work legally without a community card? Working without the community card: many of our clients ask …
Renewing the Community Card

Renewing the Community Card

What is the community card? The community card is a residence card granted to family members of a Spanish citizen …
Reasons for Denying the Community Card

Reasons for Denying the Community Card

There can be various reasons for denying the community card, ranging from not proving sufficient financial means to lacking medical …
Community card financial means

Community card financial means

We will tell you what financial means you need for the community card. One of the requirements for the granting …
With the community card I can travel to the United States

With the community card I can travel to the United States

Once we have a community residence card, it can be thought that this authorizes us to reside and work in …
Which countries can I travel to with the EU card?

Which countries can I travel to with the EU card?

CAN I TRAVEL WITHOUT A VISA IF I HAVE A COMMUNITY CARD, IN WHICH CASES? The Community Card is an …
Permanent Community Card Divorce

Permanent Community Card Divorce

The divorce process can be complicated, especially when it comes to immigration issues. In this article, we will explain in …
Renewing a 10 year permanent EU card

Renewing a 10 year permanent EU card

Renewing your 10-year permanent EU card is a crucial step in maintaining your stability and full enjoyment of life in …
I have a community card, can I apply for the Spanish nationality?

I have a community card, can I apply for the Spanish nationality?

The nationality by residence belongs to the most requested procedures and it is one of the needs of several immigrants …
Community Card for Marriage

Community Card for Marriage

Applying for the community card through marriage to a Spanish citizen is a way to obtain residency in Spain. The …
Community Card for Common-Law Partners

Community Card for Common-Law Partners

If you are a foreigner and have a partner from the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, you …
Reasons for losing the community card

Reasons for Losing the Community Card

The community card for family members of EU citizens is one of the most sought-after permits by foreigners in Spain …
Presumed Act Certificate

Presumed Act Certificate

The Presumed Act Certificate is a legal concept that often goes unnoticed but can have a significant impact on the …
Model of Letter Requesting Political Asylum in Spain

Model of Letter Requesting Political Asylum in Spain

The following article provides you with all the necessary information regarding the model letter for requesting asylum in Spain. From …
Application for asylum in Spain

Application for asylum in Spain

Asylum Application in Madrid Today we are talking about the asylum application or international protection or refuge in Spain. Before …
Guide for Asylum Application in Spain for Ukraine

Guide for Asylum Application in Spain for Ukraine

These are the procedures awaiting Ukrainian asylum seekers in the EU. After months of heightened tensions, on February 24, Russia …
Red Card for Asylum Seeker: Everything You Need to Know

Red Card for Asylum Seeker: Everything You Need to Know

In the complex asylum application process in Spain, the «Red Card» plays a crucial role for those seeking international protection …
White Card for Asylum Seeker: Also known as White Sheet

White Card for Asylum Seeker: Also known as White Sheet

In the arduous journey of seeking asylum in Spain, the «White Card» plays a fundamental role for those seeking international …
Denial of Asylum in Spain and the Appeal for Reconsideration

Denial of Asylum in Spain and the Appeal for Reconsideration

In recent years, Latin America has been one of the regions that has seen a significant increase in asylum applications …
Important Changes in the Interpretation of Labor Roots for Asylum Seekers

Important Changes in the Interpretation of Labor Roots for Asylum Seekers

At Immigration Lawyer, we specialize in providing legal advice on immigration matters in Spain. In this article, we will delve …
Withdrawing Asylum and Applying for Residency in Spain

Withdrawing Asylum and Applying for Residency in Spain

If you’re wondering whether you can withdraw your asylum application and apply for residency in Spain, you should know that …
Study stay

Study stay

Extension of Study Stay in Spain If you’re interested in coming to Spain to pursue or extend your studies, keep …
Extending your stay for studies in Spain (1)

Extending your stay for studies in Spain

Are your studies coming to an end, but would you like to stay in Spain and continue studying for a …
Title Homologation in Spain

Title Homologation in Spain

If you want to work in the field you studied in your country or continue your studies in Spain, you …
How to Study in Spain as a Foreigner

How to Study in Spain as a Foreigner

Do you want to study in Spain as a foreigner? Spain is an excellent choice for studying and becoming a …
Modification of Stay from Study to Employment

Modification of Stay from Study to Employment

If you are a student who is finishing or has already completed your studies in Spain and would like to …
What are the specific competency tests for foreigners?

What are the specific competency tests for foreigners?

If you are a foreign student and would like to study at a university in Spain, you can do so …
Student visa in Spain

Student visa in Spain

Would you like to study in Spain? Well, with the student visa in Spain, you can do so, and additionally, …
Family reunification upon obtaining Spanish nationality

Family reunification upon obtaining Spanish nationality

Undoubtedly, living in Spain has brought not only benefits but also significant sacrifices. Having moved away from the customs of …
Can you have dual nationality in Spain?

Can you have dual nationality in Spain?

Do you want to obtain Spanish nationality but don’t want to renounce your own? Well, you can do so thanks …
Irregularity when we apply for Spanish nationality

Irregularity when we apply for Spanish nationality

Many foreigners legally residing in Spain may inadvertently lose their residence permit due to failure to renew on time or …
Can Spanish nationality be lost?

Can Spanish nationality be lost?

If you’ve just obtained Spanish nationality, this article is of interest to you as we’ll explain in detail the question …
Getting Your Spanish Nationality through Marriage

Getting Your Spanish Nationality through Marriage

The desire to obtain Spanish citizenship is common among those who marry Spanish citizens. However, the process can be confusing …
Spanish Nationality by Letter of Nature

Spanish Nationality by Letter of Nature

We will tell you everything you need to know about Spanish Nationality by Letter of Nature. Here is a more …
Spanish Nationality Fee

Spanish Nationality Fee

The new year brings some significant changes to the procedure for Spanish nationality by residence. We’ll discuss them here so …
How many nationalities can a person have?

How many nationalities can a person have?

In today’s article, we will answer a very common question, which is, how many nationalities can a person have? If …
Applying for a waiver of Spanish nationality exams

Applying for a waiver of Spanish nationality exams

How to Request Exemption from Spanish Nationality Exams as you may know, to obtain Spanish nationality, you need to take …
Criminal record during Spanish Nationality

Criminal record during Spanish Nationality

As we have explained in other articles, one of the requirements to obtain Spanish nationality is to have no criminal …
Spanish nationality by origin

Spanish nationality by origin

Application for Spanish Citizenship by Birthright Spanish citizenship by birthright (i.e., from birth) is regulated in Article 17 of the …
Spanish Citizenship by Option

Spanish Citizenship by Option

Spanish citizenship by option is a benefit provided by Spanish law to certain foreigners who meet specific requirements, regulated in …
Spanish Nationality under the Democratic Memory Law

Spanish Nationality under the Democratic Memory Law

The new Democratic Memory Law (published in the Official State Gazette on October 20) establishes the possibility of acquiring Spanish …
Administrative Litigation Appeal: Spanish Nationality

Administrative Litigation Appeal: Spanish Nationality

Administrative Appeal for Nationality We are expert lawyers in immigration law and Spanish nationality, and in this article, we will …
Practical Tips for Changing from NIE to DNI When You Have Been Granted Spanish Nationality

Practical Tips for Changing from NIE to DNI When You Have Been Granted Spanish Nationality

As you may know, when you first arrive in the country, you have to apply for the NIE (Número de …
Spanish Nationality by Surname

Spanish Nationality by Surname

Not long ago, a list of Spanish surnames was published stating that if you had any of those surnames, you …
Spanish Nationality by Possession of Status

Spanish Nationality by Possession of Status

Spanish nationality by possession of status is regulated in Article 18 of the Spanish Civil Code, which states: «The continuous …
The Concordance Certificate in the Spanish Nationality Process

The Concordance Certificate in the Spanish Nationality Process

If you are on the path to obtaining Spanish nationality or have already acquired it, this article is essential to …
Spanish Nationality Application Statuses

Spanish Nationality Application Statuses

Throughout the journey of obtaining Spanish nationality, applicants face a maze of processes and procedures, each marking a crucial stage …
Would you like to obtain Spanish nationality without renouncing yours?

Would you like to obtain Spanish nationality without renouncing yours?

Well, you can do it thanks to dual citizenship. In this article, we will answer the question: Can you have …