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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Tracking your passport with Domesa after your BLS Colombia appointment

What to do if your BLS Colombia Domesa guide does not update or appears inactive: delivery times, claims in Bogotá and how to recover your passport.

A courier arranges parcels next to a delivery van

The status of your visa on the BLS website changed to 'Passport Dispatched via Courier', they gave you a guide number from the Domesa company, you go to their web portal to track it and the system says: 'Guide book not found' or it remains inactive for days while your flight date gets dangerously close.We explain how Domesa logistics works in Colombia and how to act to recover your passport in time.

How does the BLS - Domesa Logistics Circuit Work in Bogotá?

When the Spanish Consulate returns the processed passport to the BLS offices on Carrera 20B, the administrative staff generates a shipping label from the courier company Domesa Colombia.

The tracking number is generated in the computer system at the time the label is printed, but Domesa does not activate it in its real-time tracking platform until its collection truck physically picks up the suitcase of packages from the BLS headquarters and enters it at the main collection center in Bogotá (a process that can take between 24 and 72 business hours).

The Most Frequent Problems and Delivery Failures

Lag in the Web TrackerThe Domesa Colombia website is usually updated with a delay with respect to the real location of the package.
Failed Attempts without Prior NoticeThe Domesa courier goes to the address indicated in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali or other cities and, if no one is found or the bell does not work, it dials 'Address not found' or 'Recipient absent' without making a prior phone call.
Complex Delivery AddressIf you live in a closed complex or urbanization with confusing nomenclature, the guide may be retained in a regional warehouse.

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Emergency Protocol: How to Force Fast Delivery

Direct Telephone Contact with Domesa LinesContact the Domesa customer service lines in Bogotá quoting your directory number and confirming your contact cell phone number and reference points of your home.
Pickup at the Main Office (Occurs)If your flight leaves in less than 48 hours, formally request the change of delivery to 'Pickup at the Domesa Headquarters in Bogotá' mode to go personally with your citizenship card to pick it up before it leaves for ground delivery.
Notification to BLS ColombiaSend an urgent email to info.bogota@blshelpline.com indicating that the contracted courier is not meeting the agreed deadlines.

Domesa Guide States and Delivery Times in Colombia

Status in Domesa	Passport Location	Estimated Time to Destination	Recommended Action
Guide Generation	BLS Bogotá Headquarters (Pending collection)	24 hours before dispatch	Verify that the address is correct
In Transit to Collection Center	Collection truck in Bogotá	12 to 24 hours	Monitor tracking number
In Home Delivery	Courier en route to your city	Same business day	Be available on the registered phone
Failed Delivery Attempt	Domesa local office	Maximum retention of 5 days	Immediately go to physical office
Main Cities (Medellín/Cali)	National air transport	24 to 48 hours after visa	Standard delivery
Intermediate Cities / Municipalities	Land transport	3 to 5 business days	Follow up daily

Key Practical Tips

What the team recommends before you file anything:

Make sure you leave a person of legal age authorized in writing at your home with a photocopy of your ID so that they can receive the package if you are away.
Carefully check the condition of the envelope upon receiving it. It should be sealed and without signs of tampering or tears.

Required Documentation Checklist

Domesa directory number of 9 to 12 digits saved on your phone.
Complete delivery address with apartment number, tower and concierge indications.
Colombian contact telephone number operational to receive calls from the messenger.
Physical copy of the citizenship card ready to deliver to the delivery person.
Contingency plan for in-person pickup at the central warehouse if delivery is delayed.

Sources: Convenio Logístico de Distribución BLS International - Domesa Colombia; Superintendencia de Puertos y Transporte de Colombia (Supertransporte); Consulado General de España en Bogotá.