Immigration
Visas and residence permits in Spain
The visa you need depends on two things: your passport and what you will do in Spain. Find your route below. We prepare the application and line it up with your taxes.
Which visa or permit fits you
Your route
EU registration certificate
- Who it is for
- EU and EEA citizens who will stay in Spain for more than three months.
- What matters
- No visa or work permit. Apply in person to the Central Register of Foreigners within three months of arriving. The certificate includes your NIE.
- Your family
- Family members from outside the EU follow their own procedure as relatives of an EU citizen.
Your route
Highly qualified professional
EU Blue Card or national permit
- Who it is for
- Professionals hired for a highly qualified role by a company in Spain.
- What matters
- Two modalities: the EU Blue Card or a national residence permit. Jobs that are not highly qualified follow the general rules for employment.
- Your family
- Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you or join you later. Their route depends on your permit.
Your route
Intra-company transfer
- Who it is for
- Employees moved to Spain within their company or group.
- What matters
- At least three months working for the group beforehand, and higher education or equivalent professional experience.
- Your family
- Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you or join you later. Their route depends on your permit.
Your route
Residence for international teleworking
Known as the digital nomad visa
- Who it is for
- Non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies located outside Spain.
- What matters
- Your employer or clients must be abroad. We check that your contract and your activity fit the route.
- Your family
- Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you or join you later. Their route depends on your permit.
Your route
Entrepreneur residence
- Who it is for
- People who will run an innovative business project in Spain.
- What matters
- A specific route under Law 14/2013. The project itself is assessed, so it needs to be well prepared.
- Your family
- Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you or join you later. Their route depends on your permit.
Your route
Non-lucrative residence
- Who it is for
- People who want to live in Spain without working.
- What matters
- You show that you can support yourself without a job in Spain. Income and health cover are central to the application.
- Your family
- Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you or join you later. Their route depends on your permit.
Looking for the golden visa?
It no longer exists. The investor residence route, including real estate investment, was abolished with effect from 3 April 2025. If you planned to come as an investor, we look at which other routes fit your case.
NIE and TIE, without the confusion
Illustrative format
NIE
Your personal identification number as a foreigner in Spain (número de identidad de extranjero). It is a number, not a card. EU citizens receive it on their registration certificate.
TIE
The physical card issued to non-EU nationals with a residence permit (tarjeta de identidad de extranjero). It shows your NIE.
From first call to approval
What we do
- A recommendation on the route that fits your case, with the reasons.
- A document checklist, including translations and legalisations where needed.
- Preparation and filing of the application, and follow-up until the decision.
- Guidance after approval: NIE, TIE and the steps to stay compliant and renew.
What you usually bring
- Your passport.
- Employment contract, assignment letter or proof of remote work, as applicable.
- Degree certificates or proof of professional experience.
- Proof of income or financial means.
- Criminal record certificate and health insurance, where the route requires them.
Foreign documents may need legalisation or an apostille and a sworn translation. We tell you which ones.
When to act
- Before you sign a contract or fix a start date. Some routes are applied for at a Spanish consulate abroad and others from Spain.
- Before your current permit expires. Renewals and changes have their own windows.
- Processing times depend on the authorities, not on us. We keep you informed at every step.
Your permit also matters to the tax office
Your arrival date and your activity affect your tax residency and whether a special regime like the Beckham law may apply. We look at both together.
Questions about visas and residence
I am an EU citizen. Do I need a permit?
You do not need a visa or a work permit. If you stay more than three months, you must register within three months of arrival and you receive a registration certificate with your NIE.
Can I work remotely from Spain for a foreign company?
Non-EU nationals can apply for residence for international teleworking if they work for companies located outside Spain and meet the requirements. We check whether your situation fits.
Can you guarantee my permit?
No one can. The decision belongs to the authorities. We prepare a complete and consistent application and tell you where it stands at every step.
Does my permit affect my taxes?
It can. Your arrival date and the activity you carry out influence your tax residency and whether a special tax regime may apply. We review both together.
Choose the route before you sign the contract
Tell us your passport, your plans and your dates. A partner will tell you which route fits and what comes next.
Talk to a partner