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Answers to people’s questions from Spainguru’s community.

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: Can I Keep Working Until My Visa Is Approved?

Question I am working full-time and will only give up work if I know I have been approved to move. Is this possible, or do...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: Do You Need an Empadronamiento Before shipping Your Belongings to...

Question We have been asked by our removal company for proof of registration at the town hall (Empadronamiento) in Spain where we’ll be moving to...

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Balancing US Employment as W2 and Spanish Tax Compliance

Question I'm applying for Spain Digital Nomad Visa in Spain as contractor but I also have a W2 job in the US. Is anyone in...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: Can I Get a Fingerprints appointment in a Different City?

Question I received my Spain Non Lucrative Visa three months ago and I live in Benidorm. For the last three months, I couldn’t get any...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: How to Request a Second Passport During Visa Processing

Question Could someone tell me how to request a duplicate passport needed during the time that BLS or the Consulate has your passport during the...

Spanish Citizenship and Philippine Passport: Can I Apply Based on My Father’s Birthplace?

Question "My dad was born in the Philippines. Can I get a Philippines passport and apply for Spanish citizenship?" Answers These are the answers of Spainguru's Facebook...

Move to Spain: Can I Help My Cousin Relocate if He Doesn’t Work But...

Question Can I bring my cousin to Spain so he can live with me? He wants to move to Spain, doesn’t work but he has...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa Renewal: Is a Valid Passport Required for the Entire Renewal...

Question "Must my passport be valid for the expected duration of an Spain Non Lucrative Visa renewal period? We're due to renew in the next...

Schengen Visa Overstay: Will Overstaying by 5 Days Cause Issues When Leaving Spain?

Question I overstayed my Schengen Visa by 5 days. Will I have trouble leaving Spain and returning? Any recommendations for a lawyer? Has anyone had...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: Do You Need to Quit Your Job Before Applying?

Question "As part of the Spain Non Lucrative Visa application at the consulate, are you asked to provide a P45 to show you aren’t working...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa Renewal: Health Insurance Requirements After One Year

Question After being a tax resident in Spain for 1 year and renewing the Spain Non Lucrative Visa do you still need private health insurance...