Spanish Visa options for nationals of countries outside the European Union
There are two types of Visa available to non-European nationals. The Non Lucrative Visa (NLV) and the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). The requirements to prove sufficient financial means; a criminal record check and appropriate private Medical insurance are necessary for both types of Visa. The NLV must be applied for through a Spanish Consulate in […]
British residents who were in Spain prior to 1st January 2021 should apply for their TIE now.
Many British residents and visitors to Europe will have heard about the new EU’s Entry Exit System (EES). This will affect British residents living in Spain and is going to be positive for those who hold the TIE. The TIE is a biometric card which is listed as a residency document under the Withdrawal Agreement. […]
Residency for British Citizens – The Foreign Identity card – TIE
A new residence document was introduced last year for British Citizens in accordance with the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement between Britain and Spain. An application can now be made for those who were residing in Spain prior to 31st December 2020. Your citizen’s rights under EU law will be maintained, this includes the right […]
Becoming a Spanish resident – where do I pay my tax
The Double taxation relief treaty between Spain and the UK is not an EU agreement and at least initially, will not be affected by Brexit. It may be revisited in future years once the dust has settled on any deal or no-deal. Under its terms a British national who spends more than 183 days resident […]
Residencia in Spain – fact, fiction and rumour
One very important aspect of living in Spain which seems to cause a great deal of confusion is the subject of residencia. I have lost count of the number of clients who have been under the impression that the requirement to register as a resident has now been abolished. This is completely untrue. The very […]