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Authorization to come back to Spain Christmas 2019
Are you thinking of traveling for the holidays and you are unsure whether you need to get an authorization to come back to Spain?
Spanish Nationality for Sephardic Jews
Under the law 12/2015, of June 24, regarding granting the Spanish nationality to Sephardic Je with Spanish descent, the deadline to apply ends on Oct. 1st.
Can I work remotely on a non-lucrative visa?
Many of you may be familiar with the non lucrative visa, or what many call, a retirement visa. In fact, this is not a visa, is a residency…
Spain Visa & Requirements 2019
Are you not sure whether you need or not a visa to enter Spain? In this article we provide you with a list of countries…
Citas for work authorization in Barcelona
A new statement was released explaining that there are new dates to make an appointment to apply for an ¨Autorización Inicial de Trabajo in Barcelona.¨
Highly Skilled Professional Residency
Permits for highly qualified staff must be applied for by the companies intending to incorporate foreign professionals in any of the following positions
Practical Workshop on the Law to support Entrepreneurs
We would like to extend the invitation to those who would like to attend the practical workshop on the Law to support Entrepreneurs.
Authorization to come back to Spain
Are you traveling out of Spain and coming back between June 15th and September 30th, 2019?
You might not need an authorization to come back to Spain.
Favorable outcome for Non-lucrative Residency
We got another favorable outcome for one of our clients. On this case, our client applied for their non-lucrative residency and the outcome was favorable.
Reunification of families in Spain 2019
This process is the one by which a foreigner who has resided legally in Spain for one year may request a residency and work permit for their family..
New App to practice for the CCSE exam
The Cervantes Institute has released a new app, totally free, that people can download from their phone. This new app will give them access to..
Larga duración in Spain: How can I obtain it?
There are 2 types of residency: The larga duración, and the larga duración EU. Not everyone can apply for both because there are requirements.
How can I acquire the Spanish nationality?
In accordance with Spanish law, the Spanish nationality can be requested in several situations. Depending on individual circumstances, one can choose to request the Spanish citizenship based on one of those ways.
How much money do I need to travel to Spain
Thousands of people travel to Spain each day. One of the requirements in order to travel to spain is to have enough economic resources to support yourself during your stay.
UK residents in Spain: How will Brexit affect me?
By activating Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union on 29 of March 2017, the United Kingdom initiated a negotiation period of 2 years, during which the European Union…
Getting your N.I.E in Spain – 2019
The N.I.E means Número de Identificación de Extranjero which translates to foreign identification number, this number is given to an individual for different purposes.
Options to study and as a student in Spain
If you are thinking of coming to Spain to study you should know all of the options you have to study and as a student once you are here…
What is Pareja Estable in Spain?
Many people are confused or do not really understand the difference between ¨pareja estable¨ and ¨pareja de hecho¨…
What is Pareja de Hecho in Spain?
Pareja de hecho is a legal status that a couple can apply for, provided that they have maintained a stable relationship within which they have lived together…
Authorization to come back to Spain 2019
La Dirección General de Policía/Comisaría General de Extranjería y Fronteras released a statement talking about the authorization to re-enter Spain after your travels.
Residency Card for EU family members without your pareja de hecho certificate
Many times our clients come to our office asking for advice with regards to the residency card for EU family members and they tell us about their biggest concerns.
Registering your Address in Spain – Empadronamiento
The empadronamiento process refers to registering your current address here in Spain…
WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR THE NEW SPANISH NATIONALITY PROCEDURE?
WHAT ARE THE FEES? Last October 2015 a reform took effect modifying the procedure to acquire Spanish citizenship due to residence. Up until now the procedure has been free of charge, however, now it can cost anywhere between 185€ – 306€ depending on if the applicant originates from a country where the official language is […]
SPANISH NATIONALITY APPLICANTS: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Applicants of legal age applying for Spanish nationality must submit the following required documentation: 1. Standard application form (if you are submitting the application online then you can fill out a digital form on the website) 2. TIE or foreigner identification card (EU citizen foreign residency card or residence certificate from the central foreign registry) […]
RE-ENTRY PERMITS (PERMISO DE REGRESO)
If your initial residence card has expired and it is in the renewal stage, then you mut request a re-entry permit (permiso/ autorización de regreso) if you are planning on travelling outside of Spain. In certain cases, if you have been approved for an initial residence card and you have already done fingerprints and applied […]
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOREIGNERS FROM EU MEMBER STATES
European Union citizens who plan on residing in Spain for more than three months must request a registration certificate. If this applies to you and you are in need of assistance, our lawyers at our firm in Madrid can help you out. The foreigner requesting this certificate must work for paid or self- employment in […]
TWO ALBANIANS DETAINED FOR IMMIGRATION LAW INFRINGEMENT
The Civil Guard in San Esteban de Gormaz intercepted two Albanian citizens and handed them over to the National Police Brigade in Soria. They are now in the process of being deported from Spain. Both individuals were detained this past Friday for alleged infringement of article 53.1. a) Organic Law 4/2000 on the rights and […]
SCHENGEN AGREEMENT THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY
The European Union celebrated the Schengen Agreement´s 30th anniversary this past june. By signing this agreement we achieved the abolition of border control between Member States and the free movement of European citizens within the European area. Today this situation seems normal to us all but not to those who lived in Europe prior to […]
SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY: CITIZENSHIP THROUGH ACT OF NOTORIETY
A few weeks ago we posted a video regarding the new law 12/2015 from June 24th 2015, which explained the new procedure which grants Spanish nationality to the Sephardic community. In this post we are going to focus on the act of notoriety that outlines the requirements that must be fulfilled to carry out this […]