The Truth About Moving To Spain - The Spanish Residency Process Is It Easy?

Moving to Spain is absolutely an amazing experience and one I don’t regret at all. But it doesn’t come without it’s difficulties. So here I come with the truth about moving to Spain.

When I thought of moving to Spain, I thoughth of living by the beach, enjoying the hot weather and perhaps enjoying a bit of paella and sangria. I can guarantee you I was not thinking about paperwork in the slightest!!
I didn’t know much about immigration but I knew it wasn’t going to be one of the easiest experiences of my life. However, I do not think I was prepared for the shambles that was to take place.
The bureaucracy in Spain isn’t the best… and is actually disorganised to a point that it is no longer logical! It begs the question - should you get a lawyer rather than dealing with the mess itself?
Stay tuned for my experience of moving abroad to Spain!

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Just a note about the bureaucracy:
A visa you get before arrival and the residency process (a TIE/ NIE) you get once you arrive

NIE - Foreigners number

TIE - Foreigners card

Padrón - a certificate provided by your town hall for proof of your address

These 3 mentioned above are the main appointments I had to go to

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ABOUT:
Hey guys, I'm Aimée! I'm a recent graduate who has always had said I was going to travel the world. Given a reality check by my friends who said I would NEVER be able to afford it after uni, I gave up on that dream...until I moved to Spain. Join me on my journey of travel, tips and adventure! (NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM).

[camillezorzzz]

It’s much easier to apply for NIE from home through your nearest consulate or embassy before you move. I had to wait a while for my appointment but it was easy, the consulate staff all speaks English (or your local language) and I had my NIE a week after my appointment

[RobertRod]

Very helpful video. I'm planning to temporarily relocate to Spain in the future, so this tips are of great value.

[CCD-yphh]

Hi Aimée, Thank you for your video. I am happy to hear that it worked out for you. I am in the process... well, my application was archived by the Valencia immigration office. I have a lawyer and we had a court date for the 26th of January 2023; however, there is an indefinite strike in the courts that started on the 24th of Jan. 2023. Therefore, my residency is in limbo. I started this process 18 months ago. I am married to an EU citizen, but getting my residency is still a massive headache.

[nevalimohan]

Have you moved there permanently now? If so, congrats. V happy for u! xx

[ilkerustunn]

madrid barcelona lisbon? which one is best for living?

[PGlll]

is a 10 yr old DUI conviction a problem? No issues before or after but an issue nonetheless. Hoping to move to Cantabria.