School certificate homologation in Spain: ESO and Bachiller
Homologation of a school certificate in Spain: when required, homologación or convalidación, duty 0, 24,88 or 49,76 €, volante, PAU and FP.
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How to find a sworn translator in Barcelona
How to find a sworn translator in Barcelona: search the official list of Spanish foreign ministers for the language, check the number and print, estimate, format and order order.
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Russian driving licences in Spain: how to obtain a Spanish licence
Russian rights in Spain: no exchange, 6 months after residence, fine up to €500, DGT exams for €94.05, language of theory, deadlines and training in Barcelona.
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Exchanging a Ukrainian driving licence in Spain: DGT and temporary protection
Exchanges of Ukrainian rights in Spain: A and B without exams, tasa 28,87 €, with temporary protection without translation and after 6 months, order in DGT Barcelona.
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Schengen for Russians 2026: one-time visa and residence permit plans
Schengen for Russians in 2026: who have multiple-entry visas left under the European Commission's decision of 6.11.2026 and how this affects residence permits in Spain and DNVs from the country.
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What documents are required for a student visa to Spain: brief
Documents for a student visa to Spain: admission and payment, IPREM funds, insurance, a certificate of innocence, medical records.
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Spanish Consulate: documents from Russia and the CIS
Spanish Consulate: where to apply for a visa, which consulate serves Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, how to register and what to take.
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Arraigo: what are these simple words and who can claim
Arraigo in Spain: what are these, five species that can be submitted, how long to live and what is allowed.
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Ukrainians in Spain residence permit: how to move from temporary protection
Ukrainians in Spain and residence permit: from 16.04.2026, holders of temporary protection can apply to arraigo and DNV. What's new, what's unclear and when a visa is needed.
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Official sources for residence permits in Spain: where to check the rules
Official sources for residence permits in Spain: BOE, Ministry of Inclusion, UGE, police, consulates.
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Residence permit Spain for Belarusians: grounds, consulate, documents
residence permit for Belarusians in Spain: the same grounds as everyone else, visa application through the consulate in Moscow and the visa centre in Minsk, a certificate of residence, social insurance of the hired.
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Income proof for residence permit Spain: what UGE accepts
UGE does not publish a list of Russian forms, which it requires: sheets or accounts, bank statements, a letter from the employer, and what Russian documents cover it.
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Residence permit for Russians in Spain in 2026: what grounds work
Residence permits for Russians in Spain in 2026: what are the legal grounds for filing documents, what is different for Russian citizens and what are the ways that do not work.
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Visa to Spain from Kazakhstan: how to apply for a national visa
A national visa is submitted by a citizen of Kazakhstan to the Spanish Embassy in Astana by registration; visa centres in Astana and Almaty accept the Schengen and study.
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Transportation to Spain: customs, taxes and car imports
Transportation of goods to Spain when residing in another country: exemption from customs duties and IVA, conditions (12 months outside the EU, 6 months of ownership), import and registration of the car.
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Temporary protection for Ukrainians in Spain: the main questions
Temporary protection in Spain is extended until 4 March 2028.
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Importing animals to Spain: 2026 rules for dogs and cats
Importing animals to Spain from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine: microchip, rabies vaccine, antibody titration, vetsertip, entry through PEV.
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Can Belarusians get a residence in Spain
Belarusians receive a residence in Spain on a general basis.
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Catalan in Barcelona: is it necessary for living and residence permit
Catalan in Barcelona: Residence permits and documents are not required, the law guarantees Spanish. Where to study (CPNL), prices 2026-2027, Generalitat certificates.
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Russian documents for Spain: necessary
Russian official documents for Spain are apostilled, consular legalization is not needed.
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Driving rights exchange in Spain: rights from Russia and the CIS
Exchange of driving rights in Spain: six months after obtaining residency, list of countries with convenio (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan are not), procedure and exams.
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Where Russians can apply for a visa to Spain: Consulate or BLS
The Schengen visa for Spain is issued by the Russian consulate, and part of the national visa is issued from 1 June 2026.
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Tarjeta sanitaria in Catalonia: how to get a medical card
Tarjeta sanitaria in Catalonia (TSI): you need a padrón, documents, online or in CAP.
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Single Schengen visa for Russians: what it means for Spain
European Commission Decision C(2025) 7552: Russians from Russia will receive multiple Schengen only for their immediate relatives and transport workers.
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Autonomo and SL tax calendar: what is to be submitted and when
The autonomo and SL tax calendar: models 303, 130, 111, 390, 347, 200, 202, monthly terms, RETA contributions, annual reporting, errors and the weekends rule.
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Can Russians get a residence in Spain in 2026 ?
The Russian residence in Spain is available on a general basis, there is no separate regime.
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SL taxes in Spain: income tax and IVA
SL taxes in Spain: the 2026 Impuesto sobre Sociedades rates, the tax benefits of the new SL, IVA 21/10/4 %, pagos fraccionados, terms and tax on dividends.
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AEAT and ATC: the difference between Spain and Catalonia tax authorities
AEAT and ATC: who collects IRPF and modelo 210, and who runs ITP, inheritance tax and donation.
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Start-up visa in Spain: conditions, ENISA report and procedure for submission
Start-up visa in Spain: official residence for entrepreneurs under Ley 14/2013. Conditions, ENISA report, terms, duties and differences from DNV and cuenta propia.
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The emergency telephone in Catalonia: 112 and other numbers
112 in Catalonia: free, 24 hours a day, in Russian through an interpreter. What makes it different from 061, 091, 062 and 092 and when you can't call 112?
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How to open a SL in Spain by a non-resident: stages and costs
How to open SL in Spain by a non-resident: NIE, name in the register, escritura, capital from 1 €, official expenses for 2 October 2026 and frequent errors.
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Barcelona’s OAC offices: services, appointments and walk-in options
The OAC (Oficina d'Atenció Ciutadana) accepts the padrón, volant and documents for the Barcelona City Council, which they do without a record, where a cita previa is needed and how to register.
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Cuota autónomo 2026: table of contributions and income calculation
What does the autonomo pay in 2026: from 205,88 to 1,606,88 € per month, 15 income tariffs, a rate of 31,5%, base change and regularization.
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T-usual in Barcelona: what it is, 2026 prices and how to get
T-usual: a 30-day non-stop ATM with no travel limit. 2026 prices by area, how to get a T-mobilitat card and what makes it different from T-casual and T-jove.
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Autonomo registration in Spain: step by step
Autonomo registration: right to work, NIE, alta in tax (modelo 036) and alta in RETA through Importass.
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Barcelona's Family Areas: What to Look For
Barcelona districts for families: 10 districtes, school areas by address, transport, Ajuntament data.
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First time accommodation in Barcelona: options and documents
Residence for the first time in Barcelona: tourist accommodation, temporary rent, room, accommodation with acquaintances; documents, security deposit and registration in padrón.
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What bodies accept documents for residence permits in Barcelona
Where to apply for a residence permit in Barcelona: DNV only online at UGE, Oficina de Extranjería at Passeig de Sant Joan and Murcia, NIE and TIE at Policía.
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Connecting light and internet in Barcelona: documents and deadlines
How to connect electricity, water, gas and the internet in Barcelona: cédula de habitabilidad, CUPS, documents, contract rights, who pays and what is needed for a padrón.
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Deadlines in UGE and extranjería: calendar for each stage
Periods for residence permits in Spain: 20 days UGE, 10 days for requimiento, 1 month for alzada, 2 months for court, extension and TIE.
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Tax on the purchase of real estate in Catalonia: ITP, IVA, AJD
Taxes on the purchase of an apartment in Catalonia: ITP 10-13 % for a second, IVA 10 % and AJD 1.5 % for a new building, 20 % for large owners, model 600.
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Whether an apostille is needed for Spain: how to know what it is
Whether an apostille is needed in Spain: three questions about the type of document, the country of issuance and the exclusion, what is apostilled, what is not, and what makes an apostille different from legalization.
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Nota simple and arras: what to check before the task
Which shows nota simple, which it does not guarantee, what arras in Catalonia is and what to check and write in the contract before you make a deposit.
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Buying real estate in Spain from a non-resident: order in Catalonia
How to buy property in Spain from a non-resident: NIE, property inspection, arras, notary, ITP and IVA taxes, investment declaration and register entry.
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Fianza in Catalonia: how much to pay back
Fianza in Catalonia: one month's rent for the house, two months' deposit in Incasòl, a refund via the landlord, interest and what to do if the mortgage is not returned.
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How to get a Social Security Number in Spain (NUSS)
Get NUSS: via Import@ss online or via TA.1 form in TGSS. What documents are required, who requests the number when hiring and the 45-day deadline for the procedure.
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A lease in Catalonia: What to Look for Before Signing
What to check in a lease in Catalonia: time limit for LAU, limit for rent in Barcelona, mandatory applications, fianza, expenses and temporary rent.
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How to pay taxes online through AEAT
AEAT tax payments online: account withdrawal, card, Bizum, transfer from abroad. What is an NRC, what are the Cl@ve or certificate needed, how to get back the lost NRC.
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How to rent an apartment in Barcelona: search, inspection, fraud
How to rent an apartment in Barcelona: order of search, what should be in the advertisement, inspection, owner's check, Incasòl deposit and signs of fraud.
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How to choose a manager and what questions to ask him before the contract
How to choose a manager in Spain: membership in a college, contract and fee, insurance that the manager has no right to and should not promise.
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Renting or buying an apartment in Barcelona: how to decide
Rent or buy an apartment in Barcelona: ITP tax of 10% and nine rental payments per 100,000 €, rent limit, mortgage, residence permit and risk of changing the rules.
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How to confirm income for UGE: what documents are accepted
The income for UGE is confirmed by a three-month leaflet or account and a bank statement in the name of the applicant.
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Rent in Barcelona without a nómina: what to replace the income statement
Rental in Barcelona without a payroll is possible: the law does not require a spreadsheet.
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How to register with a family doctor in Catalonia
How to register for a family doctor in Catalonia: TSI and CAP, registration via La Meva Salut, by phone or on the stand, doctor's shift and contacting a specialist.
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Spanish banks ' commissions: what they charge and what can be challenged
Spanish bank fees: for service, transfers, ATMs and cards abroad, what is limited by law, where to compare rates, what can be disputed.
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Volante de empadronamiento in Barcelona: how to get a reference
Certificate of registration in Barcelona (volante de empadronamiento): what is the difference between a volant de residència and a de convivència, where to get what is needed and how much is needed.
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Credit history in Spain: how it is formed and where it is seen
Credit history in Spain: CIRBE Bank of Spain, Non-payment Registers (ASNEF), bank assessment, how to get your account and what's with history from Russia and the CIS.
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How to pay the fee for the modelo 790 online: codes 012, 052 and 038
Payment of modelo 790 online: when possible by code 052 and for UGE application, how to pay code 012 in the bank, what is NRC and how not to make mistakes with code.
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Mortgage in Spain for non-residents: conditions, stages and documents
Mortgage to a non-resident in Spain: what the law decides (Ley 5/2019), and what the bank, the share of financing, the stages from valuation to notary, the costs and rights of the borrower.
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How to check the status of the application in UGE: notifications, SMS and contacts
UGE application status: where notifications come in, how the NIE SMS service works and the case number, UGE contacts and what to do if 20 days have passed without a response.
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Money transfer to Spain from Russia and the CIS: what to consider
Transfers of money to Spain from Russia and the CIS: SEPA and international transfers, expenses, bank issues on the origin of funds, declaration of cash, EU sanctions.
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Consultation on residence permits in Barcelona: format and cost
Residence permit consultation in Barcelona: the first 30 minutes are free, the full consultation of 45 minutes costs 121 €.
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How to open a Spanish bank account for resident and non-resident
How to open a Spanish bank account for residents and non-residents: documents, 15 days on the NIF, checks on the law on laundering, refusal and cuenta de pago básica.
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Cost of registration of accompanied residence permit: what it consists of
The cost of obtaining a residence permit: consultation, maintenance fee, state duties, transfers and consular fees.
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IVA and modelo 303 for freelancer and autonomo
IVA for freelancers in Spain: when to set a bill with 21%, and when not, deadlines of modelo 303 (1-20 April, July, October, January), modelo 349 and errors.
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How many years before becoming a Spanish citizen: 10, 5, 2 or 1 year
As a general rule, Spanish citizenship requires 10 years of legal residence, 5, 2 or 1 year, which exams and fees are required under the Civil Code.
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Inheritance and gift tax in Catalonia for foreigners
Inheritance tax in Catalonia: who pays, what administration decides, a scale of 7-32%, reductions by kinship, donation, terms of 6 months and 1 month.
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Wealth tax in Catalonia: who pays and how it is calculated
Wealth tax in Catalonia: at least €500,000, a scale of 0.210 to 3.480%, who submits the modelo 714, the terms and the difference from the tax on large assets.
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Non-resident tax on rental of real estate: modelo 210
Non-resident tax on the lease of real estate in Spain: modelo 210, rates of 24 % and 19%, base without expenses, terms of lease and imputed income, procedure for filing and payment.
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Notary in Spain: costs of the buyer and the arancel calculation
Notary in Spain when buying a house in Catalonia: the buyer pays.
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Double taxation Russia and Spain: how it is arranged
How double taxation is arranged between Russia and Spain: Convention of 1998, suspension by Russia of part of the articles from 2023, deduction under Article 80 of the LIRPF.
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Modelo 720: declaration of foreign accounts and property
Modelo 720 in Spain: that's who's filing, a threshold of 50,000 euros for three groups, a deadline until March 31, fines after Ley 5/2022 and a difference from the model 100.
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NIE deadline: what the law says and what the record says
The deadline for obtaining the NIE is 5 days from the date of submission, if the department is silent, the application is deemed rejected.
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First resident declaration: how to prepare the modelo 100
How to prepare the first model 100 declaration in Spain: who is owed, access via Cl@ve or referencia, foreign income, ECB rate, deadline and typical errors.
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TIE cost in Spain: duty 790-012 by type of card
TIE cost in 2026: first-card model 790 code 012 fee, extension and long-term residence. What is paid separately and where to pay the fee.
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IRPF for residents: rates, deductions and the deadline for filing a declaration
IRPF rates in Spain for 2025: state scale 9,5-24,5% and Catalan scale, deductions, limitations of duty to submit and deadline: 8 April - 30 June.
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NIE cost in Spain: duty of 9,84 € and other costs
The NIE fee is €9.84 per modelo 790 código 012 (Orden PJC/617/2025).
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Tax resident of Spain: 183 days and interest center
Tax resident of Spain: more than 183 days or the centre of interest, as counted days, family, dual residence, residence permit relationship and whether to live 183 days with DNV.
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Importing cash into Spain: how much and when to declare
Cash on entry into Spain: no limit, but from €10,000 per person you need a written declaration E-1 or S-1.
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Lost or stolen TIE: order of replacement in Spain
Lost TIE in Spain: Form EX-17, customs 790-012, personal filing, new card for the remainder of the term, travel authorization de regreso and theft declaration.
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Is a Spanish bank account required for residence permit application
Whether you need a Spanish account for a residence permit: no lucrativa, DNV, study. What is stated in Real Decreto 1155/2024 and Ley 14/2013 and when will you need an account after moving?
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Certificado de antecedentes penales: a proof from Spain online
Certificado de antecedentes penales is ordered online from the Spanish Ministry of Justice via Cl@ve, a fee of 3.86 €.
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Whether a lawyer is required for a residence permit: what is required by law when filing
The law does not require a lawyer to apply for a residence permit: it can be submitted by himself or through a representative.
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Documents for residence in Spain: checklist on grounds and terms
Documents for residence in Spain: checklist on grounds (DNV, no lucrativa, study, work, family) and types, conviction for 2 or 5 years, apostille, transfers and deadlines.
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Is Spanish required for residence in Spain: where is it required
For the residence permit itself, Spanish is not required for DNV, no lucrativa, education or work.
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Appeal against refusal of residence in Spain: reposición, alzada, court
Appeal against refusal of residence in Spain: alzada, reposición and court, deadlines from Ley 39/2015 and Ley 29/1998, how to count the month where to apply and what a recurso does not do.
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Studying on no lucrativa: can you study without a work permit
Studying on no lucrativa: is it possible to study with a residence permit without a work permit, which is different from a study estancia, which is practiced, 183 days and means.
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Cl@ve in Spain: how to register and access Mi Carpeta Ciudadana
Cl@ve Spain for foreigners: levels, registration on NIE, Mi Carpeta Ciudadana, DEHú and extranjería notifications. What Cl@ve opens and what requires a certificate.
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Change of the grounds for residence in Spain without leaving the country
Changing the basis of the residence in Spain without leaving: how to move from no lucrativa or studying to work, what period of time the new permit is and from what status is not allowed.
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UGE online: residence permit application through sede electrónica
UGE online submission: Ley 14/2013 applications through the Ministry of Communications, the rest through Mercurio.
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Tourism rental in Catalonia: whether a licence is needed
Tourist lease in Catalonia: Municipal license, NIRTC number, term up to 31 days, closure of Barcelona's licenses in 2028 and cancellation of the national register.
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Diploma and certificate apostoli for Spain: how to get
Apostille for a diploma and marriage and birth certificate for residence in Spain: who places in Russia, whether a translation is needed, procedure for action and exclusion.
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Is it possible to buy real estate in Spain without a residence permit
You can buy a home without a residence permit, but you need a NIE.
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Evidence of non-condemnability for residence in Spain from Russia: apostil
Certificate of innocence for residence in Spain: order through the State Services and the Ministry of Internal Affairs' HIAC, the Ministry of Internal Affairs' apostille, the translation by the jury, the declaration for 5 years.
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Can you open an account in Spain without a NIE?
Account in Spain without NIE: what the law allows (Article 28 Real Decreto 1065/2007, 15 days on NIF, non-residents), why banks still ask for NIE and what to do.
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NIE in Barcelona: step by step receipt, documents and duties
NIE in Barcelona: form EX-15, customs code 790 012, citation previa, 5 days' notice and silence as refusal.
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Remote work in Spain without a visa: what is at stake and what is legal
Remote work in Spain without a visa: a foreigner needs a work authorisation. What is at risk without it, what status allows to work for a Russian company.
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Evidence of residence for arraigo: what to confirm 2 years
What documents confirm two years of residence for arraigo: padrón, medicine, bank, rent, tickets.
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90 days in Spain without a residence permit: Schengen rule 90 out of 180
The number of days you can stay in Spain without a residence permit is 90 days out of 180 for the whole of the Schengen area.
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Informe de integración social in Catalonia: how to get
Informe de integración social in Catalonia: when you need it, who gives (Generalitat), how to submit documents through Ajuntament, deadline, duration and price.
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Public or private medicine in Catalonia
Public and private healthcare in Catalonia: who is entitled to CatSalut, how to get a health card and when to get a private insurance visa.
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Arraigo familiar in Spain: conditions, documents, procedure for submission
Arraigo familiar: for the parents of a minor citizen of another EU country.
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Online bank or classic bank in Spain
Online account or classic bank in Spain: credit and payment organization, deposit guarantee, limits, cash, RETA and licensing verification.
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Arraigo in Spain 2026: how many years to live
How long to live in Spain for arraigo in 2026: two years in a row, 90 days absence limit, which periods are not counted and what to prove the period.
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Renting a room or apartment in Barcelona: what to choose
Room or apartment as a whole: what are the differences between the LAU and the Catalan law 11/2025, the guarantee, the term, the limit of the rental in Barcelona and the risks of sub-rental.
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Divorce in Spain and residence permits for foreign spouses: what to check
How to check the residence permit after divorce in Spain: grounds, six months, marriage from three years old, children and custody, violence.
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New or secondary housing in Spain: what's different
New construction: IVA 10%, AJD 1.5%, guarantees 1, 3 and 10 years. Second: ITP from 10% and six months of seller liability. Taxes and documents in Catalonia.
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Birth in Spain: documents, registration, residence permit
What to do if the child is born in Spain: register in the Registro Civil, documents, name and surname, citizenship under article 17 of the Código Civil and the child's residence permit.
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Autónomo or hire work: what to choose as a foreigner in Spain
Employment for hire or autonomo: what is the difference between an ajena account and an cuenta propia, what kind of permission is required by a foreigner, the terms, the extension and the transition between the two modes.
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Marriage or pareja de facto: what gives for residence permit
What makes marriage different from pareja de facto when applying for a partner's residence permit: register or 12 months of cohabitation, Catalonia, residence regimes, EU citizen and DNV.
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Registration of marriage in Spain for foreigners: procedure and documents
How to register a marriage in Spain if one or both spouses are foreigners: acta and expediente, three routes, documents, ceremony, inscripción and a connection with a residence permit.
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Resident or non-resident: taxes in Spain and main differences
The resident pays the IRPF from all world income, the non-resident of the IRNR only from the Spanish: Article 9 criteria, rates of 24% and 19%, models 100, 210 and 720.
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Reunited with parents in Spain: conditions and restrictions
How to bring parents to Spain: reagrupación only after the age of 65+, maintenance, funds, housing. Other regimes for Spanish and EU citizens.
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Fixed or floating rate on mortgage in Spain
Fixed, floating and mixed mortgages in Spain: Euribor, FEIN and FiAE documents, commission limits for early repayment under Ley 5/2019.
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Family reunification in Spain: spouse, procedure and conditions
Family reunification in Spain for spouses under RD 1155/2024: conditions for the resident, income, housing, application procedure, visas, TIE and time limits at each stage.
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Seasonal rental in Barcelona and long-term contract: difference
Barcelona's seasonal lease: From 2026, Catalonia is looking at the purpose of the contract, not the term.
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Funds for a student visa to Spain: what and how to show
How much money is needed for a student visa in Spain: 100% IPREM per month, 75% and 50% per family, which is not counted and how to file a bank statement.
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Spain or Portugal for digital nomads: DNV and D8
Spain or Portugal for digital nomads: a comparison of DNV and D8 by income, documents, deadline and procedure for October 2, 2026, without a conclusion on which is better.
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Diploma homologation in Spain: procedure, time and documents
Homologation of a diploma in Spain: what is different from equivalencia, documents, a fee of 166.50 €, a period of up to 6 months, silence as a refusal, additional courses.
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Master's degree in Spain for foreigners: stages and documents
Master's degree in Spain for foreigners: whether a diploma is required, what documents are required by universities, a post and translation, a connection with a student visa.
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Autónomo or SL: Which to choose
Autónomo or SL: liability, taxes, contributions to the Social Security, reporting.
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Student visa to Spain: step by step
Student visa to Spain: procedure for filing at the consulate 2 months before the start of study, documents, decision deadlines, TIE and filing from Spain.
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Residence permit or Spanish citizenship: what's the difference?
The residence permit gives you the right to live in Spain, citizenship is granted by the Minister of Justice after 10 years of residence under the general rule.
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Salaries in Spain: how to calculate gross, net and 14 payments
Salaries in Spain: gross and net in nómina, 12 or 14 payments, Seguridad Social employee contributions in 2026, IRPF retention and conditional calculation by formula.
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Residence permit and PMO in Spain: difference, time, loss of status
The residence permit (residencia temporal) is granted for a period of less than five years, the residence permit (larga duración) is indefinite and is available after five years of legal residence.
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Work contract in Spain: What to look for before signing
Employment contract in Spain: temporary or permanent, convenio colectivo, probationary period, gross and number of payments, leave, dismissal.
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An Apostle to Spain: What It Is and When It Is Needed
Apostille to Spain: what is the stamp of the 1961 Hague Convention, when it is needed and what is the status of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan (HCCH).
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Work in Barcelona for Russian-speaking people: where to look and what to do
Work in Barcelona for Russian speakers: SOC, SEPE and EURES, who have the right to work, what to check in the contract and how not to get to intermediaries.
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What is an ICAB and what does the lawyer's number mean?
What is the number de colegiado, what is the difference between ejerciente and no ejerciente and how to check a lawyer before consultation.
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ICT visa to Spain: intra-corporate translations and conditions
ICT visa to Spain: who is suitable (director, specialist, trainee), the conditions of Article 73 of Ley 14/2013, documents, 10 and 20 days, family, mobility across the EU.
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Gestor or abogado: the difference and who to choose for documents
Gestor administrativo, graduado social e abogado: that everyone is allowed by law, who can represent you before the department and in court, how to check the college.
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EU blue map in Spain: terms, salary and term
The blue map of the EU in Spain: diploma or experience, 2026 salary threshold, 20 days of application via UGE, 3 years of term, job loss, mobility and family.
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What is IBAN and SEPA and how it works in Spain
IBAN is an international account number, in Spain it is 24 digits. SEPA is a payment zone in euros.
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Hiring a foreign national in Spain: steps for employers
How to hire a foreigner in Spain: the application of an employer in Catalonia, the situation of the national labour market, documents, 3 months' duration, visa, alta and TIE.
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What is nota simple and how to order it online
Note simple: a copy of the Registro de la Propiedad about the owner, mortgage and arrests, which shows how to order online in steps, how much it costs.
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No lucrativa refusal: typical reasons and procedure for appeal
Rejection for no lucrativa: reasons for the Reglamento (means, insurance, documents, anti-credents), how to read the decision and the terms of reposición and the lawsuit in court.
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Comunidad de propietarios: what it is and what payments it includes
Comunidad de propietarios is an association of owners of apartments in a house.
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No lucrativa for the family: income per spouse and children, family composition
No lucrativa with family: how much money is needed for spouse and children (100% IPREM per person) who are considered family members, school, insurance and 183 days.
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Escritura and notario in Spain: what it is and why a notary is needed
Escritura pública is a notarial deed for registering a right.
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Can you work for no lucrativa: prohibitions and legal pathways
Is it possible to work for no lucrativa: no, including remote work, what is considered a job, what is the risk and how to apply for a work permit after a year?
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What is ITP and AJD when buying real estate
ITP and AJD are two parts of the same property tax. When ITP is paid, when IVA and AJD, what rates in Catalonia and who is paying.
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No lucrativa through the consulate: step by step, documents and deadlines
No lucrativa step by step through the consulate: record, package of documents, requerimiento, deadline of decision, visa, TIE within a month and procedure for refusal.
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What is IBI and municipal plusvalía
IBI is the municipal property tax, plusvalía is a one-time tax on the increase in land value in a transaction.
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Residence permit for pensioners in Spain: no lucrativa and passive income
Residence permit in Spain for pensioners on no lucrativa: 400% IPREM per month, which is considered regular income, insurance, extension and tax residency.
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What is a Model 210 and who to serve it to?
Modelo 210 - Non-resident income tax return (IRNR) from Spain without permanent representation: who is filing, rates of 24 % and 19%, terms of 2026.
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Delayed residence permit extension in Spain: what to do and fines
Delayed residence permit extension in Spain: what to do if less than or more than three months have passed, what fines under LO 4/2000 and how this affects the PMO.
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What is Model 149 and who delivers it?
Modelo 149 - notification of the tax authorities to choose the regime under Article 93 of Ley 35/2006 (Bekham law): who is suitable, period of 6 months, rate of 24%, 47%, order.
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How long you can stay in Spain with a residence permit: 183 days and PMP
How long you can stay in Spain without a residence permit: 183 days for no lucrativa, 6 and 10 months for PMO, rules for DNV and work.
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CCSE and DELE A2 for Spanish citizenship: what to take
CCSE and DELE A2 examinations for Spanish citizenship: format, passing score, 2026 and 2027 release dates, CCSE cost and training plan.
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What is VAT in Spain and what are the rates
IVA (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido) - Spanish VAT: 21%, 10%, 4%, and 0%, which is taxed and exempt, who pays the model 303 and when.
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Spanish citizenship for Russians: deadlines, exams and submission
Spanish citizenship for Russians by residence: ten years of legal residence, DELE A2 and CCSE, procedure of filing, decision period up to one year, duty and oath.
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What is an IRPF and who pays it
IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is a personal income tax in Spain: who pays what is taxed, how the scale is arranged and when the model 100.
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The PMO in Spain: How many years and how to count five years
The period of residence and absence are taken into account, how to count the years of study and DNV when applying.
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NUSS in Spain: what is the social security number
NUSS: Social Security number that you need for work, benefits and medical card.
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Documents for renewing residence permits in Spain: checklist on grounds
Documents for renewing residence permits in Spain on the basis of: no lucrativa, work, self-employment, family, study and DNV. EX forms, apostille and which the agency checks itself.
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What is RETA and alta in Seguridad Social
RETA is the Social Security regime for self-employed people, alta is the setting up of it.
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Spain: 2 months before, 3 months after
The deadline for applying for residence permit extension in Spain: two months before the end of the period and three months after the end of the period, which gives the date of application, and what distinguishes students and DNV.
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Law 14/2013: what is this law and what is DNV involved in
Ley 14/2013 is a law on support for entrepreneurs and internationalisation.
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Extending residence permits in Spain: general order and stages
Renewal of residence permit Spain by Regulation: application 2 months before the end or within 3 months after, decision period 3 months, time limits after the renewal and distinction of DNV.
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Real Decreto 1155/2024: What it is and what has changed in 2026
Real Decreto 1155/2024: new Reglamento de extranjería, in force from 20.05.2026.
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What residence permit to choose in Spain for remote work: comparison
What residence permit to choose in Spain for remote work: comparison of DNV, no lucrativa, study, work, arraigo and family with the right to work, date, place of application.
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Desistimiento in extranjería and caducidad: what it is and what the terms are
Desistimiento: refusal of an application, including a missed requimiento. Caducidad: archive of the procedure or expiration of the permit. Deadlines and consequences.
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Visa nomad Spain from Kazakhstan and CIS countries: where to apply
Nomad visa to Spain from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Georgia: which consulate accepts, Schengen, apostille, income and documents.
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What is an extension of stay
Prórroga de estancia: the exclusive extension of a short-term stay in Spain. Two visas, a three-month limit, documents, customs duties and a residence permit.
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Refusal: digital nomad visa in Spain, appeal and deadline
DNV refusal: alzada 1 month, court 2 months, consulate reposición 1 month.
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Sede electrónica: what it is and how to file documents
Sede electrónica: the official website of the state body for filing applications and notifications.
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TIE after the nomad approval: first 30 days from DNV
TIE after the nomad approval: when you need a card and how long to order it. What to do in the first 30 days with DNV: alta, empadronamiento, bank, modelo 149.
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What is a modelo 790 and where to pay the fee
Modelo 790: self-collateral immigration duty form, code 052, 062, 012 and 038, who pays, where to pay and what amounts.
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Letter from the nomad visa employer: model and contents
Letter from the employer for nomad visa: what UGE and consulate require, list of items and sample text paragraphs with passes for this company.
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Extranjería and UGE: what's the difference and who's responsible for what
Extranjería and UGE: what is the difference between oficina de extranjería and the department of the Ministry of Inclusion.
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Taxation of digital nomads in Spain: IRPF, Beckham, Russia
The tax on digital nomads in Spain depends on residence, not on a visa: IRPF and modelo 100, Beckham regime, IRNR for non-residents, contract with Russia.
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NIF and NIE: What's the difference and what's NIF
NIF and NIE: the difference in the assignment, not the numbers. NIF is the tax number, the foreigner has it matched with NIE.
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Nomad vs autonomo in Spain: DNV or cuenta propia
Nomad vs autonomo in Spain: comparison of DNV and cuenta propia by time, customers, income, submission and renewal. When is the permit suitable for freelancers?
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How much income does a family of three need for DNV?
Income of a family of three for DNV: 300% SMI gross, calculated as 200% per applicant plus 75% and 25% per family member.
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Extending the residence permit for a digital nomad Spain: what UGE is checking
Extending the digital nomad's residence permit: two years under the law, online submission to UGE, window 60 days before and 90 days after what to prepare and what not to publish.
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Residence permit for a digital migrant family in Spain: who enters
Who is a member of the family under the DNV: spouse, unmarried partner, children, children over 18 and parents.
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What is international television work under Law 14/2013
International television work under Ley 14/2013: definition, conditions, visa and authorization, who is conducting the business.
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Spanish Consulate in Moscow: digital nomad visa
Spanish Consulate in Moscow: digital nomad visa by registration at cog.moscu.citas@maec.es, list of documents, apostille for Russians, deadline and recurso.
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Digital Nomad visa: can Russian sole traders or freelancers qualify?
IP for DNV: The law looks at a commercial contract with a foreign company from three months, a bank account and a bank statement, not IP or NPD status.
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Insurance for residence in Spain: UGE requirements and reasons for refusal
Insurance for a digital nomad's residence permit: the insurer is admitted to Spain, coverage as in the SNS, without copago and carencias.
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Employer change in DNV: what to report to UGE and when
You can change the employer to DNV if the new employer is a foreign national and the conditions of the permit are maintained.
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Requerimiento UGE for nomad: what to add and how to answer
Requerimiento UGE on DNV: 10 working days as a general rule, desistimiento in silence.
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How many years is the DNV issued: 1 year or 3 years
The DNV visa at the consulate is valid for up to one year, the Spanish permit for up to three years, the extension for two years, when the period is shorter and how the visa and permit are related.
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Beckham's law for digital nomad in Spain: 24 percent
Beckham's Law (Article 93 LIRPF) for digital nomad: 24% up to €600,000 is payable to a hired television worker, freelancer only in special cases.
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What state duties are paid for DNV: UGE, TIE and visa
DNV fees: form 790 code 038 in UGE for primary authorization, separately TIE and consular fees. When and where to pay, like with family.
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20% of Spanish digital nomad customers: how to count on DNV
The 20% rule on DNV: the proportion of Spanish clients is calculated from all professional activities.
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Do you need a diploma for DNV: diploma or three years of experience
A diploma for DNV is not mandatory: Article 74 bis of Law 14/2013 allows for three years of experience instead of a diploma.
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Digital Nomad visa: what if an employee cannot obtain an A1 certificate?
A1 is only valid in the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
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DNV and Spanish customers: working for a Spanish company
Spanish customers on DNV: Spanish employers are prohibited from hiring, self-employed can take Spanish customers away until their share exceeds 20% of the activity.
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The number of migrants living in Spain for Russians: order 2026
Residence permit for Russian digital nomads: visa in Moscow or St. Petersburg, a certificate of entry, income in euros, bank and one-time shengen.
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Silencio positivo in Spain: how it works in residence permits
Silencio positivo: an application is considered approved if the department is silent where it works in the migration procedures (DNV, extension) and where silence means refusal.
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To apply for a nomad residence permit from Spain on a tourist visa
You can apply for a nomad's residence permit from Spain if you are legally present: applying to the UGE extends the status until a decision is made.
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How long UGE is considering DNV applications: 20 days and longer
UGE decides the DNV application in 20 days, otherwise, there is a silencio positivo, which suspends the deadline, how to count the days and what to do when you're silent.
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Income for a digital nomad residence in Spain in 2026
Where does 200% of the SMI come from for a digital nomad's residence permit, how to count 14 payments and annual base, gross and net income, family income and what to change with the new SMI?
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What is UGE in Spain and what does it do
UGE: a division of the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion that manages residence permits under Ley 14/2013, including for digital nomads.
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Where to start with a residence in Spain: selecting a basis by step
Where to start with a residence in Spain: to understand where you are now, what you do and who is going with you, the basis for situations, documents, calendar and mistakes for 2026.
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NIE and TIE: what's the difference between a residence in Spain and a residence in Spain?
The NIE is the number, the TIE is the card, the residence permit is the authority’s decision.
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Moving to Barcelona: stages, documents and first weeks
Moving to Barcelona: a three-stage plan (before submission, before entry, after arrival), documents, housing and empadronamiento, TIE and the first weeks without extra steps.
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Application for residence permits from Spain or through the consulate: where to apply
Residence permits issued from Spain or through the consulate: what grounds only through the consulate, what grounds from Spain, legal residence and online submission in 2026.
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Autorización de regreso: is it possible to leave when residence permits are extended
Autorización de regreso allows you to leave Spain and return while your residence permit is renewed or your card is replaced.
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No lucrativa in Spain: conditions, documents and procedure for filing
No lucrativa is a residence permit without a work permit: 400% IPREM per month, insurance and a certificate of injunction.
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How much money is needed for no lucrativa: calculation and proof
How much money is needed for no lucrativa in 2026: 400% IPREM per applicant and 100% per family member.
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Medical insurance for residence in Spain: what the agency requires
What health insurance is required for a residence in Spain: formulation of no lucrativa requirements, education, DNV and family, how to check the policy and when it is not needed.
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No lucrativa extension: deadlines, documents and what to check
No lucrativa extension: two months before the end of the application, three months before the decision, silence means consent.
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No lucrativa or Digital Nomad: what to choose in Spain
No lucrativa or Digital Nomad: if you work, choose one, DNV. A comparison of work, money, time, family and social security with a table.
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Digital Nomad in Spain: residence requirements for remote workers
Digital Nomad (DNV) in Spain: conditions, income 200% SMI gross, documents, visa or permit from Spain, term and family.
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Digital nomad visa for the hired employee: documents
DNV for employee: what the employer has to do, a letter about a remote job, a 3-month contract, income and Social Security.
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Digital nomad residence permit for freelancers: contracts and documents
How to get a digital nomad residence in Spain as a freelancer: a contract with a foreign customer, an account, income, the owner of his company, a quota in RETA and a 20% stake.
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Family on digital nomad visa in Spain: procedure, income and terms
How to apply for a digital nomad visa in Spain: who enters, family income, filing together or later, documents for everyone, right to work and risks.
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Digital Nomad: Social insurance and Social Security
What to decide on Social Security before applying for a digital nomad residence permit: alta for the hired, RETA for the self-employed, document from the country of origin, insurance, deadline.
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Work permit in Spain: what does the employer do
Work permit in Spain: the employer applies, you have a visa and an alta in Seguridad Social.
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Self-employment in Spain: residence permits for freelancers and business owners
Residence permit cuenta propia in Spain: project requirements, memoria, license, consular application, deadlines, alta in RETA and extension for four years.
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Highly qualified specialist residence in Spain: conditions
Residence permit for a highly qualified specialist in Spain: EU Blue Card and national permit, salary thresholds 2026, UGE application, term and family.
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Spanish business visa or cuenta propia: choice
Spanish entrepreneurship visa (emprendedor) or cuenta propia: who needs an ENISA report, what the terms and duration are and how to choose a path for their project.
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Studying estancia in Spain: programs and what to check
Study estancia in Spain: what programmes give this status, what is different from a residence permit, what is work, family and extension and what to check before paying.
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Visa for language courses in Spain: conditions and restrictions
Spanish language courses: which schools and formats are suitable, how estancia differs from student visa, what with extension, work and submission from Spain.
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Can a student work in Spain: 30 hours, conditions
Is it possible to work for a student in Spain: someone who has an automatic right to work, which means a 30-hour limit, how to get a job and what about practice and family?
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Extending student visa in Spain: terms and documents
Extending the student visa (estancia) in Spain: when to apply, what to confirm, how many times to extend and how to leave while the examination is going on.
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Residence permit after study in Spain: work, search and change of status
Residence permit after study in Spain: student estancia change for work or self-employment, 24 months for job search, DNV, application period and family of graduate.
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Student's family in Spain: estancia for spouse and children
Family of a student in Spain: who can come under Article 56 of the regulations, funds, insurance, deadlines, work bans and what will happen after graduation.
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Family reunification in Spain: what regime is right for the family
Family reunification in Spain: four regimes for family visits, who can be brought in, what time limits and where to apply.
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residence permit of a relative of a Spanish citizen: conditions, documents, terms
Residence permit for a relative of a Spanish citizen under Articles 93-99 of the Regulation: who is suitable, what documents are needed, what the court has changed and RD 316/2026, how to apply.
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The EU citizen's family card in Spain: EX-19 and documents
A family card of an EU citizen in Spain: who has a familiar card, how to apply for an EX-19, what documents and deadlines will be after the divorce.
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Pareja de facto in Catalonia: registration in Barcelona and residence permit
Pareja de facto in Catalonia: how to register a pareja estable in Barcelona, registration in the Generalitat register, documents, separation and how the status is linked to a residence permit.
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child's residence in Spain: birth, transfer and documents
A child's residence in Spain: what regime to choose when born in Spain, moving with parents or from a Spanish parent and EU citizen, deadlines, documents, court of 2026.
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CUE in Spain: registration of EU citizen and EX-18 certificate
CUE is a certificate de registro de ciudadano de la UE: when it is needed, on what basis it is issued, how to file a customs and family registration in Barcelona.
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The arraigo species in Spain: five options and how to choose your own
The types of arraigo in Spain: segunda oportunidad, sociolaboral, social, socioformativo and familiar.
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Arraigo social in Spain: family, informe and resources
Arraigo social in Spain: two ways (family resident or informe de integración), funds from 100% IPREM, documents, submission and errors.
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Arraigo sociolaboral in Spain: 20 hours contract and work
Arraigo sociolaboral in Spain: 20 hours a week contract, SMI, employer requirements, documents and temporary right to work from the date of application.
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Arraigo socioformativo in Spain: programs, informe, 30 hours
Arraigo socioformativo in Spain: what programmes are suitable, informe de integración, deadlines for submission and matriculation, work up to 30 hours a week and extension.
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Arraigo de segunda oportunidad: who is entitled to residence permits after the loss
Arraigo de segunda oportunidad in Spain: who is entitled if the residence permit is not renewed, what are the reasons behind it, documents, Article 126 (h) and the procedure for filing in 2026.
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Empadronamiento in Barcelona: how to get to the address
Empadronamiento in Barcelona: who is required to register, three ways to apply, housing documents, what to do without a lease and when to update the padrón.
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TIE and huellas in Barcelona: how to get a card after a decision
TIE and huellas in Barcelona: when to request a card, what documents and duties are required, what is the difference between the record for prints and the issuance of what to check.
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Immigration appointments in Barcelona: which cita previa do you need?
Cita previa in extranjería in Barcelona: what recording is needed for the procedure, as opposed to Oficina de Extranjería and Policía, who records what to do without slots.
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Apostille and legalization of documents for Spain: what to choose
Apostille or consular legalization: how to choose a document that goes to the Spanish office, how to prepare it and when to disclose it.
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The jury translation for Spain: who makes and how much it costs
Jury translation for Spain: who has the right, how to check the translator in the Foreign Ministry register, what the cost is and what should be in the translation.
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Indication of non-condemnability for residence in Spain: countries and periods
What kind of proof of innocence is required for a residence in Spain: for what countries and years, the postal and translation, relevance and what to do if the certificate contains a record.
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Certificado digital and representative: safe residence permit application
How to get a FNMT digital certificate, who is applying if you do not want to give the certificate, and how not to lose the notification.
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Tasas 790: How to avoid confusing government duties in Spain
Tasas 790 in migration procedures: codes 012, 052, 062 and 038, amounts on the official table, who and when pays, how to check the code and what to do in case of an error.
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How to check expediente extranjería: SMS, phone and sede
How to check expediente de extranjería: SMS to 651 714 610, telephone 902 02 22 22, electronic notifications, which means silence on various procedures.
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Requerimiento in extranjería: how to answer a request for documents
Requerimiento de subsanación on residence permit: how many days to respond to different procedures, how to extend the period, how to answer and what happens if you do not reply in time.
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Refusal of residence permits in Spain: what to do in the first days and how to challenge
Refusal of residence permits in Spain: how to read the decision, what are the time limits for appeal, what is the stay, when is the best time to apply for a new lawyer and when is the right time to apply.
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Larga duración in Spain (LD): what are the two different status
Larga duración in Spain (LDR): what is the difference between national and larga duración-EU, five years, funds, insurance, absence, submission and how not to lose status.
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Golden Visa Spain: buying real estate does not give residence permits
What is the law on the transition and what works instead of buying?
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