Spanish residency

Spain has long been a dream destination for expats. With its warm climate, laid-back lifestyle, and high quality of life, it’s the perfect location to call home.For years, the Spanish Golden Visa offered an easy path to residency.

EU citizens have a great amount of freedom when it comes to choosing where they want to call home.Thanks to the freedom of movement within the European Union, the process for EU citizens to obtain Spanish residency is relatively simple compared to non-EU nationals.

With Brexit reshaping the relationship between the UK and the EU, British citizens looking to reside in Spain must navigate a new set of legal requirements.

Spain is a sought-after destination for many non-EU citizens looking to relocate.

The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) is a fantastic option for non-EU nationals looking to live in Spain without working.

A common query among Brits seeking Spanish citizenship through residency is whether dual nationality is permitted in Spain.

Registering as a resident in Spain (empadronarse) is beneficial for carrying out administrative procedures and receiving notifications from the council where your property is located, among other aspects. Legally, you cannot be registered in one place and live in another.

Spain stands as the second most visited country in the world with over 84 million visitors every year. I won’t go into what makes living in Spain so appealing as it would take me weeks to do a write up! Besides, it’s off the point. What matters is that it’s a beautiful country to get lost in.

The purpose of this article is to give some pointers on why becoming (tax) resident in Spain is not as bad as some people would lead us to believe.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted all our attention since last year, Brexit seems to have taken a backseat. However, there are still many expats living in Spain, or indeed Brits preparing to move to the Iberian Peninsula, who have many valid questions about residency in Spain after Brexit.

When you first move to Spain, there is a checklist of things that you need to do to become a fully legal resident. One of these important things is getting your “empadronamiento”, sometimes shortened to “padrón”. What is the meaning of all of this? And is it necessary?

In recent months, there has been a increase in UK citizens in Spain applying for Spanish residency in 2020 in the wake of the long-awaited Brexit.

After deciding to move to Spain, many face a certain dilemma: it’s not possible to simply lay on the beach with a couple of margaritas, because somebody has to pay the rent.

Many people have doubts about the taxes they will have to pay when buying or selling a home in Spain. This article seeks to explain the resident and non-resident tax on the purchase and sale of property in a simple way, with the help of economist and tax advisor José Miguel Golpe Saavedra.

1. Attain a NIE number A NIE number is a tax identification number for foreigners which identifies you before the Spanish Tax Office and allows you to file and pay taxes in Spain. For more details on how to get a NIE number, see our guide explaining all about the NIE Number. 2.

If you want to sell your house for personal gain and it is joint-owned with your partner, the consent of both spouses is required.

A big part of getting settled when you move to Spain is having a car. Whether you bring it over with you from home and get it registered or you buy a Spanish car while you’re out here, you’ll need to get insured. Where can you get Spanish car insurance? What type of coverage is there?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a personalised card that gives the holder the right to receive medical assistance during a temporary stay in any of the countries of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. What is the EHIC for? B

If you’ve been living as an ex-pat in Spain for some time now and are thinking of getting Spanish nationality to become a citizen of the country, rather than just a resident, read on to find out the steps to follow.