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Spanish Visa Types
Comprehensive guides for every Spanish visa and residency option, with real requirements and practical advice.
Digital Nomad Visa
Visado para Nómadas Digitales
Work remotely from Spain for a non-Spanish company or as a freelancer with international clients.
Non-Lucrative Visa
Visado No Lucrativo
Live in Spain without working — ideal for retirees, early retirees, and people with passive income or savings.
Student Visa
Visado de Estudios
Study at a Spanish institution — university, language school, or vocational program for more than 90 days.
Work Visa / Highly Qualified Professional
Visado de Trabajo / Profesional Altamente Cualificado
Work for a Spanish company with a job offer — standard work authorization or the fast-track highly qualified route.
Golden Visa (Ended April 2025)
Golden Visa (Finalizada Abril 2025)
Spain's Golden Visa program ended for new applications on April 3, 2025. Existing holders can renew. Consider the Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, or Entrepreneur Visa as alternatives.
Family Reunification Visa
Reagrupación Familiar
Join a family member who is legally residing in Spain — for spouses, children, and dependent parents.
Entrepreneur Visa
Visa de Emprendedor
Start an innovative business in Spain — for entrepreneurs with a viable, innovative business plan.
EU Citizen Registration
Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la UE
Register as an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen to live and work in Spain — a simple registration process, not a visa.
Already in Spain? Regularize Your Situation
Arraigos are residency permits for people already living in Spain without legal status. The 2025 reform created new pathways and simplified requirements.
Arraigo Social
Arraigo Social
Residency permit for undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain continuously for at least 2 years and can demonstrate social ties or family connections.
Arraigo Sociolaboral
Arraigo Sociolaboral
New residency permit from the 2025 reform for undocumented migrants with 2 years of residence and a job offer of at least 20 hours per week.
Arraigo Familiar
Arraigo Familiar
Residency permit for parents or guardians of Spanish or EU minor children, or carers of disabled EU citizens. No minimum residence time required.
Arraigo Segunda Oportunidad (Second Chance)
Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad
New permit from the 2025 reform for people who previously had legal residency in Spain but lost it for non-criminal reasons. A second chance to regularize.
Arraigo Socioformativo (Training)
Arraigo Socioformativo (por Formacion)
Residency permit for undocumented migrants with 2 years of residence who are enrolled in vocational training, professional certificates, or adult education programs.
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