Step-by-step guide to getting your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) in Spain: forms EX-17/EX-18, Modelo 790/012 payment, cita previa booking tips, and the complete process with English translations.
A great article from Mark Wilkens of the Rights Group regarding the actual costs of buying property in Spain 2007.
How to obtain Spanish residency for EU/EEA citizens, their spouses, and non-EU family members: the registration certificate (certificado de registro) and EU-family member residence card explained. Note: Post-Brexit, UK citizens now require separate visa arrangements.
Information about the special European Union work and residence visa scheme for highly-skilled non-EU citizens called the EU Blue Card, including the requirements for, the benefits of, and how to apply for the EU Blue Card.
Spain Expat's comprehensive guide to obtaining visas for Spain: Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, retirement, student, investment, and family reunification options. Updated for 2026.
A quick guide for what you will need to get married to a Spaniard as a non-EU citizen. This is based on a Madrid-based experience with a US citizen.
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