The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) remains the primary route to Spanish residency for Americans, Canadians, and Brits. Updated for 2026 with current IPREM-based financial requirements (€28,800/year for main applicant), consulate ratings, and a detailed application guide from an expat who went through the process.
Step-by-step guide to getting your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) in Spain: forms EX-17/EX-18, Modelo 790/012 payment, cita previa booking tips, and the complete process with English translations.
This article is about how Spain is very quickly becoming the new center for the film industry outside Hollywood, particularly Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, and around the Marbella area. It is about how to enter the world of being a film extra, and how to work in Spain on the permanent list of extras with the companies who specialize in this field. Also, what it is like to work in films, what you can expect, and what would be expected of you.
Information about doctors in Spain including both public doctors through the public clinic system and making private doctors appointments. See the extensive list of English speaking doctors in Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga, Spain.
Complete guide to Spanish mobile phone service: SIM cards, providers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Lobster), 4G/5G coverage, prepaid vs contract plans, pricing comparison, and tips for transitioning from your home country carrier.
Information on real estate and property in Spain. Including links to further information and real estate sites for Spain.
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