# My Spain Visa

> Spain immigration and tax law firm working in English with clients moving from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and elsewhere. This file indexes the site so AI systems can find the right page instead of guessing.

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## Residence visas and permits

- [Non-Lucrative Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/non-lucrative-visa-spain/): residence without working, the route most retirees and people living on savings or passive income take.
- [Digital Nomad Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/digital-nomad-visa-spain/): residence for remote workers and freelancers with clients outside Spain.
- [Self-Employed Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/self-employed-visa-spain/): setting up as autonomo and getting residence on that basis.
- [Entrepreneur Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/entrepreneur-visa-spain/): the route for founders with a business plan judged to be of general interest.
- [Work Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-work-visa/): employment-based residence where a Spanish company sponsors the role.
- [Highly Skilled Professional Permit](https://myspainvisa.com/highly-skilled-professional-work-permit-spain/): the faster track for qualified hires under the startup law.
- [EU Blue Card](https://myspainvisa.com/eu-blue-card-spain/): the EU-wide permit for highly qualified employment.
- [Student Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/student-visa-spain/): studying in Spain, including work rights and switching to another status later.
- [Job Seeker Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/job-seeker-visa-spain/): entering Spain to look for work.
- [Youth Mobility Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/youth-mobility-visa-spain/): the bilateral schemes for young people from certain countries.
- [Family Reunification](https://myspainvisa.com/family-reunification-visa-spain/): bringing a spouse, children or dependent parents.
- [Partner Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-partner-visa/): options for unmarried and registered partners.
- [Arraigo Social](https://myspainvisa.com/arraigo-social-spain/): regularisation for people already in Spain with established ties.
- [NALCAP](https://myspainvisa.com/nalcap-visa-spain/): the North American Language and Culture Assistants programme.
- [Golden Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/golden-visa-spain/): the investment route closed in 2025. What that means for people who already hold one and for renewals.
- [Citizenship by Investment](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-citizenship-by-investment/): what does and does not exist in Spain, against the common misconception.
- [Long Stay Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/long-stay-visa-spain/): how the long stay categories compare.
- [Schengen Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-schengen-visa/): short stay visits.
- [ETIAS](https://myspainvisa.com/etias-spain/): the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors.

## Renewals, refusals and permanent status

- [Renewing the Non-Lucrative Visa](https://myspainvisa.com/renew-non-lucrative-visa-spain/): what changes at the first renewal and what gets checked.
- [Non-Lucrative Visa Refused](https://myspainvisa.com/non-lucrative-visa-spain-denied/): why applications get refused and what can be done about it.
- [Renewing a TIE After Five Years](https://myspainvisa.com/renew-tie-after-5-years/): moving to long-term residence.
- [Permanent Residence](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-permanent-residence/): qualifying for long-term resident status.
- [EU Residence Permit](https://myspainvisa.com/eu-residence-permit-spain/): rights for EU nationals and their family members.
- [Autorizacion de Regreso](https://myspainvisa.com/autorizacion-de-regreso-spain/): travelling while a permit is being renewed.
- [Expulsion Orders](https://myspainvisa.com/expulsion-order-spain/): what an expulsion order means and how it is challenged.

## Citizenship and nationality

- [Spanish Citizenship](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-citizenship/): the residence periods and the process end to end.
- [Citizenship by Marriage](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-citizenship-by-marriage/): the shortened route for spouses of Spanish nationals.
- [Dual Citizenship](https://myspainvisa.com/dual-citizenship-in-spain/): which nationalities Spain lets you keep, and which it does not.
- [Sephardic Jewish Ancestry](https://myspainvisa.com/sephardic-jew-spain/): the status of that route today.
- [Nationality Exams](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-nationality-exam/): the CCSE and DELE tests.
- [Tracking a Nationality File](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-nationality-online-tracking/): checking where an application sits.
- [Visa Versus Passport](https://myspainvisa.com/difference-spanish-visa-spanish-passport/): the difference people most often get wrong.
- [Easiest EU Citizenship](https://myspainvisa.com/easiest-country-eu-to-geta-citizenship/): how Spain compares with other member states.

## Paperwork and admin

- [NIE Number](https://myspainvisa.com/nie-spain/): the foreigner identification number and what it is not.
- [NIE and Residency Online](https://myspainvisa.com/nie-status-spanish-residency-online/): checking status without going in person.
- [TIE Card](https://myspainvisa.com/tie-card-spain/): the physical residence card.
- [TIE Appointment](https://myspainvisa.com/tie-appointment-spain/): booking the fingerprint appointment.
- [Empadronamiento](https://myspainvisa.com/empadronamiento-spain/): registering with your town hall.
- [Padron Certificate](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-padron-certificate/): getting the certificate itself.
- [DNI for Foreigners](https://myspainvisa.com/get-dni-spain-foreigner/): what happens after citizenship.
- [Digital Certificate](https://myspainvisa.com/digital-certificate-spain-guide/): the electronic ID that unlocks most Spanish admin.
- [Apostille](https://myspainvisa.com/apostille-spain/): legalising foreign documents.
- [Sworn Translator](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-sworn-translator/): when a traductor jurado is required.
- [Medical Certificate](https://myspainvisa.com/medical-certificate-visa-spain/): the health certificate visa applications ask for.
- [Power of Attorney](https://myspainvisa.com/power-of-attorney-spain-poder-notarial/): handling matters in Spain without being there.
- [Driving Licence](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-drivers-license/): exchanging a foreign licence.
- [Passport Requirements](https://myspainvisa.com/passport-requirements-visit-spain/): validity rules for entry.

## Tax and money

- [Spanish Tax](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-tax/): how tax residence works and what it pulls into scope.
- [Beckham Law](https://myspainvisa.com/beckham-law-spain/): the special regime for people moving to Spain for work.
- [Capital Gains Tax](https://myspainvisa.com/capital-gains-tax-spain/): selling property and assets as a resident or non-resident.
- [Wealth Tax](https://myspainvisa.com/wealth-tax-spain-calculator/): how the regional rules differ.
- [Crypto Taxes](https://myspainvisa.com/crypto-taxes-spain/): reporting and paying on digital assets.
- [VAT](https://myspainvisa.com/vat-iva-spain/): IVA for businesses and the self-employed.
- [Inheritance](https://myspainvisa.com/inheritance-spain/): succession tax and the regional differences that decide the bill.
- [Spanish Will](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-will/): why a Spanish will matters when you own assets here.
- [Death in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/died-in-spain/): the practical and legal steps for families.
- [Convenio Especial](https://myspainvisa.com/convenio-especial-spain/): paying into the public health system voluntarily.
- [Investments](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-investments/): how investment income is treated.
- [Banks for Expats](https://myspainvisa.com/best-banks-in-spain-expats/): opening and running a Spanish account.

## Property and business

- [Real Estate Lawyer](https://myspainvisa.com/real-estate-lawyer-spain/): legal representation for a purchase.
- [Buying a House](https://myspainvisa.com/buying-house-spain/): the buying process step by step.
- [Pitfalls When Buying](https://myspainvisa.com/pitfalls-of-buying-property-in-spain/): the problems that surface after signing.
- [Buy to Let](https://myspainvisa.com/buy-to-let-spain/): renting out a Spanish property.
- [Mortgages for Non-Residents](https://myspainvisa.com/mortgages-spain-non-residents/): borrowing without Spanish residence.
- [Horizontal Property Law](https://myspainvisa.com/horizontal-property-law-spain/): communities of owners and what they can charge you.
- [Starting a Business](https://myspainvisa.com/starting-business-spain/): company formation and the self-employed alternative.
- [Divorce in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/divorce-in-spain/): cross-border divorce and its effect on residence.

## Moving from a specific country

- [From the United States](https://myspainvisa.com/move-spain-from-usa/)
- [From the United Kingdom](https://myspainvisa.com/move-spain-from-uk/)
- [From Canada](https://myspainvisa.com/move-to-spain-from-canada/)
- [From Australia](https://myspainvisa.com/move-to-spain-from-australia/)
- [From New Zealand](https://myspainvisa.com/moving-spain-from-new-zealand/)
- [From South Africa](https://myspainvisa.com/moving-to-spain-from-south-africa/)
- [Americans Living in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/americans-living-in-spain/): what daily life and obligations actually look like.
- [Brits Living in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/brits-living-in-spain/): the same, for UK nationals.
- [UK Citizens After Brexit](https://myspainvisa.com/uk-citizens-spain-after-brexit/): what changed and what did not.

## Retirement

- [Retiring in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/retirement-spain/): the routes, the requirements and the tax side.
- [Best Places to Retire](https://myspainvisa.com/best-places-retire-spain/): comparing regions.
- [Where to Retire](https://myspainvisa.com/where-to-retire-in-spain/): a second cut at the same question.
- [Retiring in Barcelona](https://myspainvisa.com/retirement-in-barcelona/)
- [Retiring in Valencia](https://myspainvisa.com/retiring-in-valencia/)
- [Retiring in Malaga](https://myspainvisa.com/retiring-malaga/)
- [Spain Versus Portugal](https://myspainvisa.com/retiring-spain-portugal/): how the two compare now that Portugal has changed its rules.

## Living in Spain

- [Cost of Living](https://myspainvisa.com/cost-living-spain/)
- [Cheapest Cities](https://myspainvisa.com/cheapest-cities-live-spain/)
- [Best Places to Live](https://myspainvisa.com/best-places-live-spain/)
- [Richest Cities](https://myspainvisa.com/richest-cities-spain/)
- [Healthcare for Expats](https://myspainvisa.com/healthcare-spain-expats/): public and private cover, and who qualifies for which.
- [S1 Form](https://myspainvisa.com/register-s1-form-spain/): UK state pensioners and their healthcare rights.
- [Dental Insurance](https://myspainvisa.com/dental-insurance-expats-spain/)
- [Life Insurance](https://myspainvisa.com/life-insurance-expats-spain/)
- [Moving With Dogs](https://myspainvisa.com/moving-to-spain-with-dogs/): pet import rules.
- [The 90 Day Rule](https://myspainvisa.com/90-day-rule-spain/): how long visitors can stay in Schengen.
- [Living Without Residency](https://myspainvisa.com/how-long-can-you-live-in-spain-without-residency/): where the line actually falls.
- [Pros and Cons of Residency](https://myspainvisa.com/pros-cons-spanish-residency/)
- [Biggest Mistakes When Moving](https://myspainvisa.com/biggest-mistakes-when-moving-to-spain/)
- [Reasons to Move](https://myspainvisa.com/reasons-move-spain/)
- [Immigration Tips](https://myspainvisa.com/tips-spanish-immigration/)
- [Canary Islands](https://myspainvisa.com/moving-living-in-canary-islands/)
- [Mallorca](https://myspainvisa.com/move-to-mallorca/)
- [Benidorm](https://myspainvisa.com/moving-to-benidorm-from-uk/)
- [Most Visited Cities](https://myspainvisa.com/most-visited-cities-spain/)
- [Living in Andorra](https://myspainvisa.com/living-andorra-pros-cons/): the neighbouring alternative and how it differs.

## Study

- [Courses in Spain](https://myspainvisa.com/courses-in-spain/)
- [Best Universities](https://myspainvisa.com/best-universities-in-spain/)
- [Best Business Schools](https://myspainvisa.com/best-business-schools-spain/)

## The firm

- [Services](https://myspainvisa.com/services/): everything the firm handles.
- [About Us](https://myspainvisa.com/about-us/): who we are and how we work.
- [Lucia Lagunas Reyes](https://myspainvisa.com/lucia-lagunas-reyes/): lead immigration lawyer.
- [Client Reviews](https://myspainvisa.com/reviews/): verified reviews from Google and Trustpilot.
- [Contact](https://myspainvisa.com/contact/): how to reach the firm.
- [Immigration Lawyers in Barcelona](https://myspainvisa.com/immigration-lawyers-barcelona/)
- [Immigration Lawyers in Valencia](https://myspainvisa.com/immigration-lawyers-valencia/)
- [Lawyers and Solicitors in Marbella](https://myspainvisa.com/lawyers-solicitors-marbella/)

## Consulates and embassies

- [Spanish Embassies and Consulates](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-embassies-consulate/): the full directory.
- [United States](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-embassy-consulate-usa/)
- [United Kingdom](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-embassy-consulate-uk/)
- [Israel](https://myspainvisa.com/spanish-embassy-consulate-israel/)
- [Hong Kong](https://myspainvisa.com/spain-consulate-hong-kong/)

## Optional

- [Blog](https://myspainvisa.com/blog/): everything else, newest first.
- [Privacy Policy](https://myspainvisa.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://myspainvisa.com/cookie-policy/)