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Learn More +Spain Immigration Lawyers for English-Speaking Expats
As a top-rated team of immigration lawyers in Spain, we handle complex residency applications, corporate relocations, and strategic legal tracks. Our expert immigration attorneys eliminate bureaucratic delays, providing professional legal solutions to guarantee a secure, structured, and legally sound transition.
Immigration Lawyers and Solicitors in Spain for Your Visa
- ✔ Proven Authority: Over 15 years of dedicated legal expertise in Spain.
- ✔ Top-Rated Firm: 5★ rated immigration attorneys trusted by international clients.
- ✔ Clear Solutions: Securing your residency and relocation pathways efficiently.
Immigration Lawyers in Spain: Where We Work
Our immigration lawyers in Spain work across the whole country through secure online consultations, so where you apply from makes no difference to how your file is handled. We have offices in Barcelona, Marbella and Valencia, and clients in every province.
Barcelona
Catalonia's economic capital and gateway for thousands of digital nomads, tech workers and EU family applicants. Our English-speaking immigration lawyers in Barcelona handle NLV, Digital Nomad Visa, Beckham Law and citizenship files.
Immigration lawyers Barcelona →Marbella
Costa del Sol hub for British retirees, North European second-home buyers and Golden Visa investors. Our English-speaking solicitors in Marbella manage residency, property and tax matters end-to-end.
Solicitors Marbella →Valencia
Mediterranean coast city for entrepreneurs, students and tax-optimised expats drawn by affordable property and quality of life. Our immigration lawyers in Valencia handle work permits, Entrepreneur Visas and family reunification.
Immigration lawyers Valencia →Málaga & Beyond
From Málaga to Madrid, Seville and Bilbao, our Spanish immigration attorneys serve every region of Spain through secure video consultations and electronic file submission. No travel required for most cases.
Book a consultation →Spanish Immigration Solicitors for UK, US, Canadian and Australian Clients
Our Spain immigration lawyers and advisors act for English-speaking clients moving from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and for expats already living here who need residency, nationality or a renewal.
Whether you are looking for an immigration lawyer for Americans in Spain, an English-speaking immigration solicitor for a post-Brexit UK relocation, immigration advisors who handle the whole file from your side of the Atlantic, or a Spanish citizenship lawyer for naturalisation, we work in your time zone and in your language.
Working languages: English · Spanish · French · German
Countries We Serve
🇺🇸 United States
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇨🇦 Canada
🇦🇺 Australia
Contact Our Spain Immigration Lawyers →🇮🇪 Ireland
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇳🇿 New Zealand🌍 Worldwide
What Clients Say About Our Immigration Lawyers in Spain
Read what real expats say about our team of Spanish immigration attorneys and solicitors after their NLV, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa, residency or Spanish citizenship process.
★★★★★I worked with Lucia and Aida throughout my relocation process to Spain. From the very beginning, they managed the entire process incredibly well and took care of every detail with great professionalism. Unfortunately, due to some important personal reasons on my side,...
Ali · Google
★★★★★We chose Lucia and My Spain Visa to help us with our NLVs, and we are so happy we did. We have just received our approved visas in the mail! The process can be very overwhelming and stressful. We would not have...
Trisha M · Google
★★★★★I have used MySpainVisa services three times and I have just now been approved for my second 2 year NLV renewal! Working with Lucia has been a real pleasure. Her knowledge and patience has been very helpful throughout my whole entire Non...
Gricelda Calderon · Google
★★★★★Very smooth experience getting my NIE. Initially, I considered applying for the NIE myself but it was just too complicated, given that my Spanish is poor and I had limited time. Found My Spain Visa and chose them because of glowing reviews....
Jonas Tonboe Christiansen · Google
★★★★★Lucia is great. Very thorough, always very responsive and a pleasure to work with! My visa was approved and issued in one week from my appointment!
Bill Baron · Trustpilot
★★★★★This is the second time Lucia and Elena have helped with sorting our residence permits (initially for my wife and then for myself). The professional and clear support is fantastic and has taken any unnecessary stress out of the process. Many thanks...
Tim Harris · Trustpilot
Which Spanish Visa Needs a Lawyer: NLV, Digital Nomad, Residency & Citizenship
From Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa and Golden Visa to work permits, Spanish nationality and Beckham Law tax planning, our Spain immigration attorneys manage every step end-to-end for clients from the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Do you need an immigration lawyer to move to Spain?
You do, but not always the same amount of one. Some people have already gathered everything and want a professional to look before they send it. Others need us to run the whole thing, from the first form to the residence card. Working out which of the two you are is the first conversation we have.
Option one
A document check
You have the paperwork together and the income is comfortably above the threshold. We read the file the way a consulate reads it, tell you what would be questioned, and you send it yourself.
Option two
Full representation
Your case has something in it that a checklist does not cover. We build the file, write the arguments, deal with the consulate and stay on it until there is a decision.
This is where files fall apart
✗ Income sitting close to the line, or coming from several places at once.
✗ Self employment, company dividends, or earnings that are hard to document.
✗ A refusal, an overstay, or a criminal record, however old and however minor.
✗ Applying from inside Spain, or on a tourist stamp that is running out.
✗ Children, a partner with a different nationality, or a dependent parent.
✗ An EU passport that you assumed made everything automatic, and did not.
Tell us where you are and we will tell you which of the two you need. If it is the smaller one, we will say so.
Have your case reviewed →Why clients choose our
immigration advisors in Spain
Since 2010, with over 15 years of experience in Immigration Law in Spain, our team of dedicated professionals ensures a smooth and stress-free process for your Spanish visa or residency application.
We provide personalized and efficient legal advice tailored to each client’s needs, standing out for our attention to detail, fast response times, and use of digital tools to simplify legal procedures.
Spain Immigration Lawyer FAQ
Here you will find answers to the questions our clients most frequently ask our team of immigration lawyers in Spain, covering all aspects of applying for a Spanish visa. Our Spanish immigration lawyers are here to help.
Do you offer a Spain immigration lawyer free consultation?
If you are looking for a Spain immigration lawyer free consultation, we should be straight with you: we do not offer one, and it is on purpose. A free call is a sales call: somebody spends fifteen minutes on your case and tells you what you want to hear, because the money is in getting you to sign.
Our first consultation is a paid legal review. A lawyer reads your actual documents and tells you whether your case works, what a consulate would question, and how much help you really need. You leave with an answer either way, including the times the answer is that your file is fine and you only need someone to check it before you send it.
If we think your case will be refused, we say so in that first review rather than after you have paid for an application.
What is the new immigration law in Spain in 2026?
In 2026, Spain introduced changes affecting visa renewals, digital nomad visa eligibility, and stricter requirements for proof of income in non-lucrative and golden visas. These updates can impact both new applicants and existing residents. My Spain Visa keeps you up to date and ensures your application meets all current regulations.
How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Spain?
It depends on the route and on how complicated the file is. A document check on a straightforward application is a fraction of full representation on a case with a previous refusal behind it. We read your situation first and quote for that, and if you only need the smaller service we will say so.
Do you offer online appointments with a immigration lawyer?
Absolutely! We offer online appointments to help you from wherever you are. To get started, you can book your spain immigration lawyer consultation by filling out our contact form or simply sending us a WhatsApp. We are happy to chat and find the best time to meet!
What are common reasons for Spain visa denial?
Income that does not clearly meet the threshold, or that comes from sources the consulate does not treat as stable. Health insurance that is not a Spanish compliant policy. Documents legalised or translated the wrong way. Gaps in a criminal record certificate. And timing: papers that expire between being issued and being read.
How to get a free lawyer in Spain?
Spain has a legal aid system called justicia gratuita, but it is meant for court proceedings and applicants below an income threshold, not for visa or residence applications. For immigration paperwork you are paying privately, so it is worth knowing how much help you actually need before you commit to a full service.
How can I immigrate to Spain from the UK?
Since Brexit, UK citizens are considered third-country nationals. Popular options include the Non-Lucrative Visa, Entrepreneur Visa, and Student Visa. A qualified immigration lawyer Spain expert is crucial for navigating post-Brexit rules.
Is it easy for an American to immigrate to Spain?
Easier than most Americans expect, as long as you can show income. Neither the non-lucrative visa nor the digital nomad visa needs a job offer in Spain. What catches people out is rarely the visa itself. It is the paperwork around it: apostilles, sworn translations, insurance, and getting an appointment at the consulate that covers your state.
Do you have English-speaking immigration lawyers in Spain?
Absolutely. Our entire team is fluent in English and most of our clients are English-speaking expats from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand. We are an English-speaking immigration lawyer in Barcelona, Valencia and Marbella, plus full nationwide coverage via online consultations. We also work in Spanish, French and German.
How difficult is it to immigrate to Spain?
The rules are not hard to understand. The difficulty is administrative. Every document has to be the right version, legalised the right way, and still valid on the day somebody reads it. Most refusals we see are not people who failed to qualify. They are people who qualified and filed badly.
Do you handle digital nomad visa applications for Spain?
Yes. We are a leading Spain Digital Nomad Visa lawyer firm, processing over 200 DNV files per year for remote workers and freelancers from the US, UK, Canada and Australia. We assess employer-of-record structures, advise on Beckham Law tax election (24% flat rate) and submit electronically before the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas), reducing typical processing time to 20 working days.
Guides from Our English-Speaking Immigration Lawyers
In-depth guides on Spanish immigration law, residency, tax and relocation written by our team of English-speaking immigration attorneys in Spain.
