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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Studying in Spain with a FIDERH loan or CONAHCYT grant: the visa

How to justify financial solvency for the Spanish visa with FIDERH credits or CONAHCYT scholarships: award letters, amounts in euros and BLS deadlines.

The façade of the Banco de México building, with its stone sculptures

You won the educational credit from the FIDERH of the Bank of Mexico or a postgraduate scholarship from CONAHCYT to pursue your master's degree at a Spanish university.You have the financing resolved, but when you show up at BLS Polanco, critical doubts arise: How is the letter of credit presented?Should I apostille it?Does it completely replace my bank statements?Learn to protect your file.

The Legal Value of Official Financing Letters in Mexico

In accordance with Spain's national visa regulations, financial solvency does not have to come exclusively from personal bank accounts: article 38 of the Immigration Regulation fully admits scholarships, subsidies and credits granted by public organizations of recognized prestige.

Both FIDERH (federal public trust administered by the Bank of Mexico) and CONAHCYT are institutionally recognized by the Consulate General of Spain in Mexico as first-level solvency guarantors.

Requirements that the Award Letter must contain

In order for BLS staff and the consular evaluator to accept the letter as a substitute for bank funds, the document must specify:

Official letterhead of the Bank of Mexico / FIDERH or CONAHCYT, with signature of the competent official.
Full name of the student identical to that on their Mexican passport.
Name of the Spanish university and exact academic program that was approved for funding.
Total amount awarded broken down in euros or dollars, specifying the amounts allocated to tuition and the monthly items assigned for support/maintenance.

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Is Additional Contribution Required from Personal Accounts?

If the monthly amount assigned by FIDERH or CONAHCYT for support covers 100% of the monthly IPREM in Spain (minimum 600 euros per month for the student), the letter of guarantee replaces 100% the need for bank statements from the parents.

However, if the credit only covers tuition or leaves a margin of less than 600 euros per month for support, the applicant must necessarily supplement the difference with their own or their parents' bank statements from the last three months.

Solvency Accreditation with Official Educational Funds in Mexico

Financing Program	Key Document Required	Supported Monthly Calculation	Do you require additional collateral?
FIDERH Educational Credit (Banxico)	Credit award letter with official seal	Covers tuition and monthly support	No (Credit is sufficient guarantee)
CONAHCYT Scholarship for Foreigners	Formalized scholarship allocation agreement	Monthly foreign currency allowance (€ or USD)	No (Full Government Scholarship)
Scholarship from the Spanish University itself	Tuition Exemption Certificate + Stipend	If the stipend is <€600/month, a supplement is required	Yes, personal statements if the scholarship is partial
Complementary Own Funds	Bank statements with average balance	To cover the unfunded differential	Provide last 3 months of stamps

Key Practical Tips

What the team recommends before you file anything:

The award letter from FIDERH or CONAHCYT does not need to be apostilled before SEGOB if you are going to present it directly to the Spanish Consulate in Mexico; The signed original or with QR verification code is delivered.
Coordinate with FIDERH so that they issue you the 'Letter Addressed to Consular Authorities'. They usually have a format written specifically for embassies.

Required Documentation Checklist

Official credit grant letter or gown issued by FIDERH or CONAHCYT.
Financial breakdown that certifies minimum coverage of €600 per month for maintenance.
Final admission letter from the university in Spain that matches the one approved by the fund.
Complementary bank statements if the financing does not cover the total support.
Simple and original copy for comparison at the BLS window.

Sources: Fondo para el Desarrollo de Recursos Humanos (FIDERH) - Banco de México; Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías (CONAHCYT); Consulado General de España en México - Acreditación de Becas y Ayudas Oficiales.