Residency Applications
Visas & Permits
From EU registration to Golden Visas, we guide you through Spanish residency applications. Our digital process makes complex immigration procedures straightforward.
Spain offers various pathways to legal residency depending on your nationality, purpose, and circumstances. EU citizens have a straightforward registration process, while non-EU citizens need visas that must often be applied for from their home country. We help you understand your options, prepare documentation, and navigate the application process.
Online notary available: Many of our services can be completed via online notary from the comfort of your home. Where in-person notarization is required or preferred, we can arrange this at a notary local to you.
What's Included
Documents Required
What you'll need to get started
Valid passport
With at least 1 year validity for most visa types
Passport photos
Recent biometric photos meeting Spanish requirements
Criminal record certificate
From your home country, apostilled and translated
Medical certificate
For some visa types: proof of good health
Financial proof
Bank statements, income proof, or investment documentation
Health insurance
Spanish coverage with no co-pays for non-EU applicants
Accommodation proof
Rental contract or property deed in Spain
Rules & Regulations
Important information you should know
EU Citizens
Must register if staying over 3 months. Simple process at police station with proof of work, studies, or sufficient funds.
Non-Lucrative Visa
For those not working in Spain. Requires proof of passive income or savings. Initially granted for 1 year.
Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers employed by non-Spanish companies. Requires €2,520/month minimum income.
Golden Visa
Investment visa requiring €500,000 property purchase or qualifying business investment.
Consulate Application
Most non-EU visas must be applied for at Spanish consulates in your home country.
Benefits
Why this matters for you
Legal Residency
Live, work (where permitted), and access services in Spain legally.
Schengen Travel
Spanish residency allows free movement in the Schengen area.
Path to Citizenship
After 10 years (less for some nationalities), you can apply for citizenship.
Healthcare Access
Register for Spanish public healthcare once resident.
Family Rights
Bring family members under reunification provisions.
How It Works
Your residency applications in four simple steps
Eligibility Assessment
We review your situation and recommend the best visa or permit type.
Document Preparation
We create a checklist, help gather documents, and coordinate translations.
Application Submission
We prepare your application and guide you through consulate appointments.
Follow-up & Approval
We track status and help with any additional requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about residency applications
For EU citizens, simple registration. For non-EU, the non-lucrative visa (if you have passive income) or digital nomad visa (if you work remotely) are popular.
A residency visa for investors who purchase property worth €500,000+ or make other qualifying investments.
No, non-lucrative visas don't permit employment in Spain. You'd need to switch to a work permit.
EU registration is same-day. Non-EU visas typically take 1-3 months from consulate submission.
Not for initial residency. Spanish is required only for citizenship applications after residency.
Important Notice
Hola Gestoria is a private administrative service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any Spanish government authority. We provide general support with paperwork and administrative processes. We are not a regulated gestoría administrativa, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. All information is for general guidance only. If you require legal advice or formal legal representation, please consult a qualified lawyer in Spain.