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Move to Spain. Properly, and with people who have actually done it.
The process is more forgiving, and more confusing, than most people expect. We have navigated a UK relocation ourselves and now live the Spanish system day to day.
Where are you moving from?
Two honest paths into Spain
Most people confuse these two visas. Here is the difference.
| Digital Nomad Visa | Non-Lucrative Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| For | People who keep working remotely for a company or clients outside Spain | Retirees and families funded by pensions, investments, rent or savings |
| Can you work? | Yes, with up to 20% from Spanish clients | No work at all, including remote work for a foreign employer |
| Income, main applicant | €2,850 a month | €28,800 a year (€2,400 a month) |
| Family | +€1,068 a month first dependant, +€356 each more | +€600 a month per family member (100% of IPREM) |
| Processing | 4–6 months by consulate; about 20 business days from inside Spain | 1–3 months; 3–6 months with full preparation |
| Read more | Digital Nomad Visa guide → | Non-Lucrative Visa guide → |
No longer an option: Spain closed its Golden Visa to new applicants in April 2025. Buying property does not lead to residence on its own.
2026 has brought real tightening. Consulates check bank statement consistency far more closely, and timelines run three to six months with apostilles and appointment shortages.
Your situation
Start from what matters most to you.
Digital nomads and remote professionals
The Beckham Law, and where remote workers actually settle.
How we help
Four steps, one team, no guesswork.
- Free discovery call. 30 minutes, no cost. Income type, family, timeline, and which visa genuinely fits.
- A clear-eyed plan. Documents, timelines and costs specific to you, including where the process slows down.
- Preparation coaching. What consulates typically ask for, and which questions belong with a licensed immigration lawyer.
- Settling in. Housing, bank account, healthcare basics, schools and the first months.
Free guide · no sign-up
Moving to Spain: the honest checklist
The order things need to happen in, six months out to your first 90 days.
Guides for the move
First 90 Days on the Costa Blanca €12.99
Coast or Inland? €12.99
Retiring to the Costa Blanca €12.99
Eleven Havens, One Decision (Kindle) $12.99
Spain Move Kit €12.99
Which visa actually fits your situation?
Most families get real clarity in a single free 30-minute call.