Spain Residency Permits from the UK

Living in Spain, the right way

A Spanish residence permit lets you live — and, depending on the route, work or study — in Spain for longer than the 90-day Schengen limit. Spain offers several distinct routes, each built around a different basis: remote income, passive income, your own self-employed activity, or study. (Spain’s investor “Golden Visa” route was abolished on 3 April 2025 and is no longer available.) The correct one depends on your circumstances, and the rules differ by route and change over time.

We provide application support, not decisions — the outcome always rests with the Spanish authorities. You can read the official position on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in new tab) and consulate pages, and we confirm the current rules for your case.

Routes available in Spain

Route	Who it’s for	Typical basis	Indicative timeline*
Digital Nomad	Remote workers and freelancers with overseas income	Income earned remotely from outside Spain	Varies
Non-Lucrative (elective)	The financially independent living on passive income	Sufficient means without local work	Varies
Self-Employed (autónomo)	Those running their own activity in Spain	A viable self-employed business plan	Varies
Student	Those enrolled at a recognised institution	Acceptance and proof of means	Varies
Temporary Residence / TIE	New arrivals and renewals	First permits and post-arrival registration	Varies

*Indicative only; varies with current rules.

Figures are indicative and change — we confirm the current rules for your case.

Who Spain suits

Remote workers and the financially independent wanting a Mediterranean base
Freelancers and small-business owners ready to set up as autónomo
Students enrolling at a Spanish university or recognised institution
Families and individuals planning longer stays beyond 90 days

How we help

Clarifying which route fits your income, work or study plans
Confirming the current requirements against the relevant consulate or immigration office
Pre-checking your documents against the published checklist for your route
Completing and reviewing application forms for accuracy and consistency
Booking your consular or in-country appointment
Guiding you through arrival steps, including your TIE card

What to prepare

A valid passport and proof of identity
Evidence of income, means or qualifying activity for your chosen route
A clean criminal-record certificate and health cover, as required
Details of any dependants you wish to include

Tell us your goals and intended length of stay, and we will outline a realistic path. Start your application and we’ll match you to the right route.

Frequently asked questions

Which Spanish residence routes do you handle?

We work most often with the Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative (elective residence), Self-Employed (autónomo) and Student routes, plus the practical Temporary Residence and TIE steps once you arrive. The right one depends on your income, work and study plans.

Is the Spanish Golden Visa still available?

No. Spain closed its Golden Visa (residence-by-investment) to new applications on 3 April 2025, when the route was abolished by law. For living in Spain we now work with the Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative (elective), Self-Employed (autónomo) and Student routes — tell us your plans and we will match you to the right one.

What is the TIE and do I need one?

The TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is the physical foreigner identity card you obtain in Spain after your residence is approved. We explain when it applies and help you prepare for the appointment.

How long does a Spanish residence application take?

Timelines are indicative and vary by route, consulate or immigration office and current workload. Figures change, so we confirm a realistic expectation for your specific case rather than quote a fixed period.

Can you guarantee approval?

No. We provide application support, document pre-checks and guidance; the decision rests entirely with the Spanish authorities. We focus on presenting a complete, well-organised application.