Spain Digital Nomad Visa vs Work Permit: Requirements, Pros & Cons
Foreigners looking to live and work in Spain often face a crucial choice: apply for a traditional Spanish work permit or take advantage of the more recent Spain Digital Nomad Visa. While both options open doors to residency and professional opportunities, they differ significantly in requirements, processing times, and long-term implications. This article provides a
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Do Spanish Consulates Stop Working During the Summer?
Many people planning to apply for a Spanish visa or complete immigration paperwork worry about possible delays during the summer months. A common belief is that Spanish consulates, both in Spain and abroad, shut down or stop processing applications during the summer. But is this really true? In a short and insightful video, we interview
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New Financial Documentation Rules for Spain’s Non Lucrative Visa in 2025
As of May 2025, several Spanish consulates across the globe have introduced additional financial documentation requirements for the Spain Non Lucrative visa. While the underlying immigration regulation remains unchanged, these updated practices have raised questions and concerns among applicants—particularly around new types of banking documents being requested that are not always standard in other countries.
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How Sterna Abogados Helped an American Client Secure Spanish Citizenship Through Her Grandfather
At Sterna Abogados, we pride ourselves on guiding clients through complex immigration processes with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. One of our recent success stories comes from Allyson G., an American citizen whose grandfather was born in Spain. She approached us in December 2023 inquiring about dual citizenship through ancestry (Ley de Memoria Democrática), and we
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