Moving to Spain
Spain Visa & Residency Routes
Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, EU family and other routes — plain-language overviews, not legal advice.
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Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, EU family and other routes — plain-language overviews, not legal advice.
This hub sits under Visas & residency — Residence routes, eligibility and what preparation support can — and cannot — cover.
Articles linked to this hub appear below as they are published. For personalised direction, start with our Move-to-Spain Readiness Review.
Articles in this hub
The 7 Biggest Mistakes When Applying for a Spanish Visa
The most common visa mistakes British people make when applying for Spanish residency — and how to avoid them. Save time, money and stress.
Reviewed 7 Jul 2026
Read more →The EU/Spanish Family Route: Who Qualifies and What to Know
Understand the different EU-family, Spanish-national family and existing-residence routes, including the correct EX-18, EX-19 and EX-24 forms.
Reviewed 7 Jul 2026
Read more →Spain’s Golden Visa Has Closed: What British Applicants Need to Know
Spain closed new investor visa applications on 3 April 2025. What changed, and what existing holders and earlier applicants need to check.
Reviewed 7 Jul 2026
Read more →The 90/180-Day Schengen Rule: What Brits Moving to Spain Need to Understand
How the 90/180-day Schengen rule works for British citizens after Brexit. Counting days, common mistakes, overstay risks and how it affects your Spain move.
Reviewed 7 Jul 2026
Read more →Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa: The Income, Costs and Catches
Honest guide to Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa for British citizens. Income requirements, what counts as passive income, common mistakes and why remote work on an NLV is not allowed.
Reviewed 6 Jul 2026
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