Are you an administrative agency or a law firm?

No. Landesp coordinates your relocation process, and our partner lawyers handle the legal work when your case requires it. Procedures and documents are checked against official sources.

How much does it cost?

The Student Pack has a fixed price of €300 per person. Essential depends on your procedure and headcount: you define your case in two minutes, see the price and scope in writing, and only then decide whether to pay. No hidden costs or later charges.

I'm already in Spain. Can you help me?

Yes. Registration, bank account, digital certificate or utilities if you have just arrived; and family reunification if you have been here for a while. We handle it with you.

Can you guarantee an appointment for my procedure?

No one can honestly guarantee an appointment at a public office, whether immigration, the police, the town hall or the consulate: availability depends on each administration. What we do guarantee is our part: the file ready, official channels monitored and the request filed the moment a slot opens.

How long does the process take?

We recommend starting 8 to 12 weeks before arrival. Some procedures can be prepared from your home country; others are only possible in Spain. With early planning, many clients are operational within 15 to 30 days of arrival.

What are the 7 biggest mistakes people make when moving to Spain?

1) Paying rental deposits without verifying property ownership or reviewing lease terms; 2) Misunderstanding immigration rules (arriving as a tourist for procedures requiring a prior consular visa); 3) Delaying mandatory local municipal registration (empadronamiento); 4) Overlooking tax residency rules (such as the 183-day rule or Beckham Law deadlines); 5) Purchasing health insurance with co-payments rejected by immigration; 6) Arriving without police certificates or degrees properly apostilled and sworn-translated; and 7) Postponing TIE appointments and bank account opening without organized proof of funds.

Can you move and live in Spain?

Yes, absolutely. Spain offers well-established legal residency pathways: the Digital Nomad Visa (for remote employees and international freelancers under the Startup Act), the Student Visa (which permits working up to 30 hours per week), the Non-Lucrative Visa (for individuals with sufficient savings or passive income), highly qualified professional visas, investor visas, and residency through arraigo. The key is organizing your documentation and choosing the right legal route before travelling.

What are the do's and don'ts in Spain?

Do's: register your address (empadronamiento) immediately upon signing your lease; apply for your TIE residence card within 30 days of arrival; seek professional tax advice before your first 183 days; and verify property records before sending any money. Don'ts: never transfer rent deposits without lease verification and land registry check; do not exhaust your 90-day Schengen stay without a valid legal pathway; and do not purchase cheap insurance with co-payments.

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BLS Polanco Mexico City guide: Appointments, hours, and Prime Time charges

Everything regarding the Ejercito Nacional 718 office, the 5-minute late tolerance policy, OTP website errors, and 1,400-peso surcharges.

The flags of Mexico and Spain merged into one, joined by a diagonal seam

Arriving five minutes late to your appointment in Polanco due to Mexico City traffic, only to be told your slot has been forfeited unless you pay a 1,400-peso 'Prime Time' fee, is an ordeal described by dozens of applicants on Google reviews.

The BLS International visa processing center in Mexico City is located at Avenida Ejercito Nacional 718, Office 401, in the Polanco district. While consular criteria are governed by Spanish foreign policy, navigating the local contractor's office requires precise preparation.

Strict punctuality rules and Prime Time fee surcharges

Document intake takes place Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you arrive past your scheduled window, door staff typically refuse standard entry, offering emergency 'Prime Time' queue placement costing between 1,400 and 4,000 MXN as the only way to avoid waiting weeks for a new date.

Handling website OTP verification errors

A frequent technical issue when booking on the BLS Mexico portal is failing to receive the one-time verification password (OTP) via email, which can temporarily lock your account after repeated requests.

To mitigate this, use private incognito browser sessions, register using major email service providers, and attempt bookings during early morning off-peak server hours.

Cash payments and exact currency requirements

Although guidelines state card payments may be accepted, credit card terminals experience frequent network drops at the center. Always carry the exact required fee amount in Mexican Pesos cash, as cashiers seldom carry change for large banknotes.

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Optional services in Polanco: What to skip

SMS tracking text servicesPriced around 200 MXN, these often send delayed generic updates. You can check your application docket directly online without paying extra.
On-site application form completionCarries an unnecessary fee if you simply download, type your answers digitally on your computer, and print the official form ahead of time.
Biometric photos from outside studiosEnsure external passport photos strictly adhere to European visa white-background dimensions, with fully uncovered foreheads and ears.

Two approaches to managing your visa filing

UnpreparedArriving without time buffersRisking expensive Prime Time penalties due to traffic and submitting unapproved state-level police records instead of federal certificates.
UnpreparedPaying for unnecessary VIP add-onsPurchasing lounge upgrades under the mistaken belief that they expedite consular adjudication, when evaluation timelines remain identical.
With LANDESPPre-audited paperwork with lawyersAuditing your entire file with Spanish immigration attorneys beforehand, ensuring checklist compliance, and arranging arrival logistics in Spain.

Sources: Guidelines of the Consulate General of Spain in Mexico; Service terms of BLS International Services Mexico.

Secure your Spanish visa without unexpected counter costs

Filing an accurate application in Polanco is the foundational step toward your move. In Spain, we handle your municipal empadronamiento and your physical TIE residence card.

With LANDESP, our registered attorneys oversee your process from paperwork review in Mexico through final card collection in Spain.