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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Renewing the digital nomad visa: from three years to permanent residence

Step-by-step renewal guide for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa: renewing for 2 more years, maintaining income, tax compliance, and securing permanent residency.

A road continuing beyond a large stone arch, under a blue sky

You secured your initial 3-year Digital Nomad residence permit through the UGE and have enjoyed living in Spain. What happens as your card nears expiration? Under Spanish law, qualifying nomads can extend their permit for an additional two years, ultimately achieving Permanent Residency (Residencia de Larga Duración). Here is the exact roadmap to safeguard your status.

The Renewal Timeline: 60 Days Before to 90 Days After

Pursuant to Article 74 ter of Law 14/2013, renewal applications must be submitted electronically to the UGE within the 60 natural days prior to the expiration of your 3-year TIE card. Submitting within this statutory window automatically extends the validity of your current permit until final resolution.

The law also provides a grace period of 90 natural days following card expiration, though filing late may expose you to minor administrative fines. Submitting prior to expiration remains the safest legal practice.

Core Renewal Requirements: Maintaining Solvency and Compliance

Continuity of Remote WorkProof that you remain actively employed or contracted by foreign enterprises, maintaining remote earnings meeting the 200% SMI threshold.
Tax ComplianceProof of proper tax filing with the AEAT (either under the Beckham Law Model 151 or standard IRPF Model 100), accompanied by a 'Certificate of being up to date with tax obligations'.
Social Security ComplianceA 'Certificate of being up to date with Social Security' demonstrating no outstanding debt with the TGSS.
Clean Criminal RecordAbsence of criminal convictions in Spain during your 3-year residence.
Health InsuranceActive continuation of private health insurance without copayments or public social security healthcare coverage.

Keep readingUGE document checklist: avoid the ten-day correction request

The Transition to 5-Year Permanent Residency

Once you complete 5 continuous years of legal residence in Spain (3 initial years + 2 renewed years), you qualify for 'Residencia de Larga Duración' under European Directive 2003/109/EC.

Permanent residency grants you complete freedom: you are no longer tied to remote work requirements or foreign employer contracts. You can work in Spain in any role, start local businesses, or pause work entirely, renewing the physical identity card every 5 years.

Five-Year Roadmap: From Initial Nomad Permit to EU Permanent Residency

Milestone	Legal Status	Permit Duration	Renewal Thresholds
Year 0 to 3	Initial In-Country UGE Authorization	3 Years	Entry as tourist, 200% SMI, remote contract
Year 3 (Month 34 to 39)	Renewal of Residence Permit	2 Years	Maintained employment, tax compliance, no police record
Year 5	EU Long-Term Residency	Permanent (5-year card)	5 continuous years in Spain, <10 mos absence total
Year 2 (Iberoamericans)	Spanish Citizenship Application	Indefinite (Spanish Passport)	Pass DELE A2 (if applicable) & CCSE exams

Key Practical Tips

What the team recommends before you file anything:

Absence thresholds for permanent residency. Over the 5-year period, your cumulative absences from Spanish sovereign territory must not exceed 10 months total (or 12 months for specific business reasons) to preserve permanent residency eligibility.
Latin American citizens do not need to wait for 5-year permanent residency to secure permanent rights—they can apply for full Spanish citizenship by residency at the 2-year mark.

Required Documentation Checklist

Current employment or contracting agreements confirming ongoing remote compensation.
Bank statements covering the last 3 months demonstrating recurring qualifying deposits.
Tax clearance certificates from the AEAT and Social Security clearance from the TGSS.
Valid passport covering the requested 2-year renewal term.
Proof of continuous municipal registration (continuing historical pattern).

Sources: Ley 14/2013 de apoyo a los emprendedores y su internacionalización (Art. 74 ter); Directiva 2003/109/CE del Consejo relativa al estatuto de los nacionales de terceros países residentes de larga duración; Real Decreto 557/2011 (Artículos 147 a 150 sobre Residencia de Larga Duración).