How long is the waiting time for processing a residence (TIE card)?

Question My partner has applied for the residence (TIE card) and is still waiting over 3 months for a response from the immigration office. Is...

Living and Working in Spain: Tips for Mixed EU and Non-EU Couples

Question We are a couple, me EU (Italian) and my girlfriend is not EU citizen (Brazilian). I got a job in Barcelona so for me...

Has anyone had luck getting a non lucrative Spain visa from the US during...

Question Hola, has anyone had luck getting a non lucrative Spain visa from the US during these Covid times? I can't figure out from the...

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good health insurance company for non-EU people?

Question Recommendations for a good health insurance company for non-EU people. Answers These are the answers of some Facebook group members: "Sanitas...part of UK BUPA health insurance." "Adeslas with Caixabank" "Catalana...

Does anyone have any personal experience of Spain Golden Visa specifically in terms of...

Question Does anyone have any personal experience of Spain Golden Visa? Specifically adding on a parent rather than a child? My mother is 67 and...

Is it okay to include the house that was purchased in 2013 for the...

Question Hi, regards the Spain golden visa, can I include the house I purchased in October 2013? Answers These are the answers of some Facebook group members: "Don't think...

Do you have any issues and charges with your Spanish bank account when getting...

Question I live in Gran Canaria and have a Spanish bank account with Caixa. I was told by the bank that if I had my...

How good is Lobster mobile service, their banking app and network coverage in Spain?

Question Hopefully someone here uses Lobster mobile and can answer a couple of questions for me. Firstly any updates on their service? Next, I’ve heard that at...

What are the best money transfer options for large money transfers?

Question I am about to do a large money transfer. I’m looking at using either wise, money Corp or Foreign currency direct. Has anyone had...

Can you use SEPA transfer for transferring money for N26 accounts?

Question A question about N26 accounts. How do people transfer money? Do you use a SEPA transfer? I am buying a property and wondered if...

Spain Minimum Stay Rule Struck Down by Supreme Court

Since the new Reglamento de Extranjería was approved on May 20th 2025, foreign residents in Spain have been told they must spend at least...