This website exists to document the (often painful) process of obtaining a long-term visa to stay in Spain, and all the little idiosyncrasies of life in Spain in general.
If you are interested in moving to Spain, I recommend you sign-up for the mailing list where I’ll update everyone when there’s a new post regarding visas or living in Spain. You can add yourself to the list here.
Second, I recommend joining the Facebook Group for this website – there you can ask questions and meet other people interested in moving to Spain.
I hope to interact with you all here, and maybe one day meet up on the coast in sunny Spain for some tapas (unless we’re up north, then we’ll have pinchos).
Here is a list of some of the most popular topics on the website. To follow along with our other routine updates, check out the updates page.
If you’re interested in learning about how to obtain a visa to live in Spain, make sure you pick up a copy of our 61-page Guide to Obtaining the Non-lucrative Visa by clicking the button below:
How To Apply For The Non-Lucrative Visa – $45
Before Arriving in Spain
- The Non-Lucrative Visa
- Why Move To Spain?
- How to Move to Spain as a Canadian
- How To Open a Bank Account in Spain as a Non-Resident
- Getting a Medical Test for Spanish Visa Purposes
- Obtaining Medical Insurance for your Visa
- Getting the Criminal Record Check
- Mailing the Application to the Consulate
- Being Notified of Approval
After Arriving In Spain
- Arriving in Spain for the first time
- Getting your Empadronamiento – Registering at the Town Hall
- How to obtain your TIE card in Spain
- Picking up your TIE card in Spain
- My First Six Months In Spain
- Getting Your Digital Certificate in Spain
- Using Your Digital Certificate to Obtain a New Padrón Certificate
- Renewing Your Non-Lucrative Visa In Spain
- Renewing The Non-Lucrative Visa Online
