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Visa & Immigration Experts
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Immigration to

Kingdom of Spain

Beach lifestyle + EU mobility + 10-year path to citizenship

Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa (Beckham Law), and Investor Visa offer EU residency for various profiles. Schengen access and citizenship after 10 years (2 for Latin America nationals).

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Capital
Madrid
Population: 48.4M
Live • This Year
200,000+ permits
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Best EU climate + culture
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Country Overview

Spain at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to Spain.

Capital
Madrid
Population
48.4M
Currency
EUR (€)
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Languages
Spanish, Catalan, English
Processing Time
2–4 months
Min Score
€30K+ income
Annual Target
200,000+ permits
Citizenship After
10 years (2 LATAM)
Immigration Pathways

5 Ways to Move to Spain

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

Most Popular
Income → PR

Non-Lucrative Visa

1-year renewable visa for retirees and remote workers with €28,800+/year income. No work in Spain allowed.

Processing
2–3 months
Route
Income → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Annual income €28,800+ (single)
  • +25% per additional family member
  • Clean criminal record
  • Health insurance covering Spain
  • Accommodation proof
Timeline
2–3 months
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Remote Work → PR

Digital Nomad Visa

For remote workers earning €30,840+/year. Beckham Law offers 24% flat tax on Spanish-source income.

Processing
2–3 months
Route
Remote Work → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–3 months
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Investment → PR

Investor Visa (Golden Visa)

€500K property, €1M shares/deposits, or €2M government bonds. No min stay required. Path to PR in 5 yrs.

Processing
2–3 months
Route
Investment → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–3 months
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Business → PR

Entrepreneur Visa

Innovative business plan endorsed by Spanish business commission. Includes startups and tech ventures.

Processing
3–4 months
Route
Business → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
3–4 months
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Study → Work → PR

Student Visa

Study at recognised Spanish institution. Post-study work permit available.

Processing
1–2 months
Route
Study → Work → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
1–2 months
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

Spain's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which Spaindraws you'd qualify for.

Your Estimated Score
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Last Cut-off
€30K+
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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in Spain

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
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What You'll Need

Spain Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

Spain Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit application€ 80–1,250
  • Biometrics (per person)€ 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuance€ 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-on€ 56–875
  • Dependent child (each)€ 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)€ 280–320
  • Credential evaluation€ 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)€ 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)€ 50–120
  • Translation & notarization€ 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)€ 4,500–8,500
  • Spouse inclusion€ 650
  • Per dependent child€ 350
  • Landing & settlement support€ 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
€7,500–€15,000
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The Benefits

Why Spain Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick Spain over other destinations.

Mediterranean Lifestyle

300+ days of sunshine, world-class food and culture.

Universal Healthcare

Public healthcare access for residents.

Strong Universities

University of Barcelona, Complutense Madrid globally ranked.

EU + Latin America Bridge

Spanish opens doors to 580M Spanish speakers.

Family-First Culture

Long lunches, slow living, child-friendly society.

Affordable EU Country

Cost 25–40% below France, Germany.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in Spain

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

Spain
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

Spain
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

Spain
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

Spain
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

Spain
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

Spain
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post spain grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Spain files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Spain Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to Spain ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for Spain?

Let's build your Spain immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Spain-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
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"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to Spain."
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