More than eight options to
Immigrate to Spain and open a world of opportunities for you and your loved ones.
Discover the multiple options available for you to
build a successful personal project.
¿Why immigrate to Spain?
You will make a 180° turn.
One of the best countries to live in
Spain ranks 19th among the best 73 countries to live in
Free education
From early education to university, public education is free
No language barrier
Easy adaptability for Spanish-speaking people
Faster regularization
Spain has one of the fastest pathways for regularization in the country
Top universities in the world
Spain has internationally award-winning universities
An inclusive society
Inclusion, tolerance, and respect are highly valued in Spain
Free public healthcare
Public, free, and universal healthcare services are available in Spain
Affordable country
Spain is one of the most affordable countries to live in within the European Union
Without being a European citizen you can reunite family members.
Family reunification under the general regime
It is the immigration procedure through which a non-European citizen who has had legal residence in Spain for at least one year and has at least one more year remaining on their residence permit can bring their family members to the country. This grants them a residence and work permit with a proportional duration to the residence card of the sponsoring person.
The family members you can reunite are: your children or your partner’s children under 18 years old, or those unable to support themselves due to health conditions; your spouse or registered partner; and (only if you have long-term residency) your parents or in-laws over 65 years old. Below are the main requirements:
Have sufficient financial means
IPREM
For 2 members (the sponsor and the reunified family member), a minimum amount of 150% of the IPREM is required. For each additional member, 50% of the IPREM must be added.
Housing
Have adequate housing to accommodate the reunified family member
Support
If you are an employee: Provide an employment contract (minimum one year or indefinite) and the last 6 pay slips.
If you are self-employed, provide the latest IRPF tax declaration
Demonstrate economic dependency
Remittances
Money transfers over the past years or covering important expenses of the family member to be reunited
Studies
Certificate of studies in case of children
Familyd Bond
Children
Civil birth registry, in the case of children and parents
Spouse
Marriage certificate in the case of a spouse.
Registered domestic partnership
Establishment of the registered domestic partnership.
In-laws
Marriage certificate or partnership establishment document and the civil birth registry of the spouse or registered partner
Children of the partner
Marriage certificate or partnership establishment document and the minor's civil registry
Remember something: The family member or reunified person must be in their country of origin.
Reunite your family members as a European citizen
Family reunification under the Community regime
It is the immigration procedure through which a citizen of the European Union can bring their family members to Spain, granting them a residence and work permit known as the EU Citizen Family Residence Card, which initially has a duration of five years.
The family members you can reunite under the Community regime are: your parents or in-laws over 65 years old, your children or your partner’s children under 18 years old or unable to provide for their own needs due to their health condition, your spouse or registered partner, and any other family member who, due to serious health issues or disability, requires the EU citizen to take personal care of them.
Sufficient financial means
Employment Status
Being self-employed or employed by others
Money
Having sufficient money in a bank account and having public or private health insurance, contracted in Spain or another country, that provides coverage in Spain during the period of residence equivalent to that provided by the National Health System
Prove the Family Bond
Children
Civil birth registry, in the case of children and parents
Spouse
Marriage certificate in the case of a spouse.
Registered domestic partner
Establishment of the registered domestic partnershipo.
Demonstrate economic dependency in the country of origin of the family member to be reunited
Study and get certified at a Spanish institution
Student visa
Visa for studies longer than 90 days in Spain
Give an incredible boost to your career while living in one of the countries with the best educational institutions in the world. You can achieve this and more with a student visa in Spain.
Remember that: This visa is not considered a residence permit; so its duration does not count towards the time required to obtain Spanish nationality
Specific requirements to apply for your student visa
Sufficient financial means
€579.02 per month of stay, proven through savings, scholarships, or student loans
Health insurance
With primary and hospital care, as well as repatriation to your country of origin
Acceptance in an educational institution
By an authorized educational institution in Spain that leads to the obtaining of a certificate or degree
Housing rental
Rental contract or hotel reservation, for at least the first 3 months
Residence yes, work no
Non-lucrative residence
A residence permit that does not allow you to work
If your intention is to emigrate to Spain, but you do not fall under any of the available categories, such as a community card or residency by arraigo, and studying is not of interest to you, you can opt for a non-lucrative residence.
This is a residence permit, so the time spent under it counts toward obtaining your Spanish nationality
Things to consider if you're evaluating this option
Sufficient financial means
2316.08€ per month of stay, which corresponds to 400% of the IPREM
Health insurance
With primary and hospital assistance, as well as repatriation to your country of origin
No pre-existing conditions
Not having pre-existing conditions or diseases that impact public health
For the entrepreneurial spirits
Residence for job search or entrepreneurship
You have completed your studies
f you have already completed your studies and want to start a business or begin your job search, you can apply for your residence for job search or entrepreneurship
This is a residence permit, so the time spent under it counts toward obtaining your Spanish nationality
You must comply with
Completed studies
You must have completed your studies reaching level 6 according to the European Qualifications Framework
Health insurance
With primary and hospital assistance, as well as repatriation to your country of origin
Financial means
You must have the financial means corresponding to 100% of the IPREM, which is 572.02€ X 12 MONTHS
For those who are about to finish their studies
Residence for professional internships
You are about to finish your studies
This residence permit is designed for students who are about to finish their studies or have already completed them, provided that no more than 2 years have passed since completion. You may have obtained your degree either abroad or in Spain.
Esto es un permiso de residencia, por lo que si computa el tiempo de la misma para obtener tu nacionalidad española
You must comply with
Completed studies
You must have obtained a higher education degree no more than 2 years before this application
Internship contract
Sign or have an internship contract or agreement that includes theoretical/practical training
Health insurance
With primary and hospital care, as well as repatriation to your country of origin
Highly qualified professionals and executives
Residence for Highly Qualified Professionals
For Executives and Professionals
This residence permit can be obtained by foreign professionals and senior executives to carry out their work activities in Spain, either in multinational companies based in Spain or in Spanish companies. Since these positions require an exceptional qualification from the candidate or occupant, a proven prior experience of 5 years is required.
Benefits of this authorization
It is not dependent
This authorization is not dependent on the national employment situation
Reside and work
You have authorization to reside and work anywhere in Spain
Freedom of movement
You will be able to move freely within the Schengen territory
Residence renewal under the same terms
And not necessarily with the same company with which you obtained your first residence permit
For those who want to invest in Spain
Residence by investment
For major investors
This residence permit for investors is designed for those who wish to capitalize their money in Spain through high-value investments, which include three options:
Purchase a property
As a real estate investor, for properties with a minimum value of €500,000 each or in total
Investments in the Stock Exchange
As an investor in shares of Spanish companies with a value of €1,000,000 or in public debt securities with a value of €2,000,000
Establishment of a company
Projects of general interest for Spanish society and economy that include:
1. Job creation
2. A significant socio-economic investment
3. The use of scientific and technological innovation
¿Have your fundamental rights been violated in your country?
Asylum and International Protection Application
Acts of persecution and violation of rights
If your rights have been violated in your country and you are currently facing persecution or threats due to your ideology, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a social group, you can apply for asylum or international protection in Spain
Benefits of applying for asylum
Principle of non-refoulement
While your case is being evaluated, according to international human rights law, you cannot be expelled or returned from Spain
Reside and work
While your case is being processed, you will be able to reside and work (starting six months after your application)
Social assistance benefits
You can apply for social assistance. To do so, you should contact the social worker at your local town hall or social organizations
Healthcare assistance
As an asylum seeker, you will have access to healthcare assistance from the moment you receive your white receipt
We assist you
with your asylum application process
Application
for International
Protection
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Analysis and profiling of your application
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Consulting and processing fees
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Completion and structuring of the necessary documentation
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Pre-application telephone assistance
Contact
- Business hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM without a break
- Spanish Nationality Advisor
- Barcelona Nationality Advisor
- Immigration Consultancy
