The general requirements to apply for a Spanish passport are as follows:
- You were born in Spain
- You marry a Spanish national, and the marriage was registered in Spain
- You maintain legal residence in Spain for 10 years.
- You may also be able to claim Spanish nationality as a descendant if you have a Spanish parent or grandparents, even if you were not born in Spain.
Therefore, there are various cases in which you may be eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship, and each of them has a series of specific requirements, making it essential to have a specialist lawyer guide you throughout the whole process, to ensure you meet all the requirements, prepare the relevant documentation and send it to the competent authority in an accurate and timely manner.
The Golden Visa in Spain is a residence visa issued to a non-EU national who makes a significant investment in Spain:
- Real estate assets (€500,000).
- Shares of a Spanish company or bank deposits (€1 million)
- Public debt (€2 million)
The Spanish investor visa can be renewed every two years, even if you do not live in Spain; after five years it is possible to apply for permanent residency and after ten years, Spanish citizenship.
As your lawyers with experience in Golden Visa applications, we will take care of everything for you once you provide us with the necessary documentation.
An NIE number (Número de identificación de extranjeros) or identity number for foreigners, is a document required in many instances, such as paying taxes in Spain, when buying or inheriting a property, opening a bank account, buying a car, or incorporating a company.
Our team of multilingual professionals can obtain a NIE for you promptly, to save you the frustration of misunderstanding legal requirements, language barriers, long queues and errors with documentation.
Spain’s visa rules vary, depending mainly on the agreements that exist between Spain and your country of origin.
There are numerous types, including: short-stay or tourist visas, which allow you to stay from 90 to 180 days in the country, but without the legal capacity to work; student, business, non-lucrative or Golden visas.
If you are considering living in Spain for longer than 6 months, or planning to work here, then you must apply for a Residence Permit. The way to obtain a Residence Permit depends on whether you are an EU national or not.
Given the complexity of the legislation and the numerous options available, do not hesitate to contact our specialist immigration lawyers, who will be able to clarify any doubts you may have about visas and residence permits, guide you step by step throughout the entire process, and take care of the official documentation and procedures for you.
Whatever queries you may have about legal or tax advice related to immigration matters, Spanish residency or citizenship, our multilingual specialists in the field will work closely with you to provide you with personalised attention and sound advice on the best course of action to follow, according to your circumstances.
If you want to live and work in Spain, then you need to get a work permit. There are numerous different types of Spanish Work Visas, as well as some exemptions. These depend on many factors, including your home country, residence status, and employment situation.
Do not hesitate to contact our specialists in immigration matters so they can advise you on how to proceed with a work visa application according to your particular circumstances, and take care of the whole process for you.
