If you have a partner in the Spain the best option would be to get married or constitute a civil partnership and that will totally open the doors for you to get your recidency in spain. The civil partnership (pareja de hecho) and the "family member of an EU citizen visa" are not the same procedure and it can be confusing to understand that the first can be a mean to obtain the last. That is why many...
I am a Canadian from Vancouver and in this article I am goin share my experience getting the Family Arraigo in Spain. If you are a Non-EU citizens and you are a relatives of an Spanish or EU citizenare you are entitled to get a 5-year residency card that will allows you to live and work in Spain just as any other EU citizen. After the 5 years are finished you could apply for permanent residency. There...
The Youth mobility visa, commonly known as Working Holiday Visa, is for people who wish to go on holiday to Spain with the possibility of working there in order to supplement their financial means. The conditions to benefit from this program in Spain are: - Be between 18 and 30 years old (up to 35 for Canada) - Have a return ticket or enough resources to buy one, and dispose of the necessary...
This article breaks down getting the Youth Mobility Visa from Canada to Spain based on my experience in June 2022 and November 2023 (I have gotten this visa twice) This visa is available for Canadians aged 18-35 who want to move to Spain for 1 year for one of the following reasons: Employment (and you have a post secondary degree) Study in Spain More training / professional development...
Depending on your situation whether it is for study, marriage, civil partnership, or for work, you will need to provide a criminal record translated by a Sworn translator in Spanish for your paperwork. The process would change depending if you are already in Spain or if you are still in your country of origin and will also change depending o what is your country. Please select your country below to...
This article breaks down the process of getting a criminal record for use in Spain and my personal experience undergoing this process. Please note that there has been some big changes with how documents are authenticated since January 11, 2024. Getting the criminal record while in Canada If you are in Canada and you need to provide a criminal record to take with you to Spain you will need to do a...
In this article, I will share my experiences and the knowledge I gained in the process of applying the student visa in Canada and finalizing the student residency card after I arrived to Spain. I moved to Spain (Barcelona) to pursue a Masters degree in Design and have since then been living in Spain. Please note that (up to 90 days ONLY) Canada is one of the listed countries that are eligible to...
What is a student Visa? A Spanish Student Visa allows you to have the maximum benefit and the best experience of studying in Spain, taking part in a student exchange program, or getting an unpaid internship longer than three months in Spain. Most non-Eu citizens will need a visa if their studies are longer than three months (90 days). To apply and be approved of a visa, one must have proof of college or...
What is the TIE? The Spanish Foreign Identity Card (TIE) is a personal procedure, since the registration of the fingerprint is requested. It is mandatory for all foreigners who have obtained a visa or authorization to reside in Spain for a period of more than six months or who have long-term residence. If you dont have this document, even if you have a visa, it could lead to sanctions. TIE...
TIE appointment It is important to clarify that the TIE is necessary for all non-Eus living in Spain whereas Eus not from Spain must apply for a NIE instead. We will not discuss the NIE in this article. For Non- EUs who have applied for the student visa back in their home country, you will already have a NIE issued along with your temporary student visa that has been approved by the Spanish embassy or...
