Can You Live in a Motorhome on a Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain?

With house prices rising and more people looking for affordable ways to move to Spain, the idea of living in a motorhome or mobile home on a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) has never been more relevant. In our  YouTube video, we explore this option in detail — from visa requirements in the UK to the practicalities…

Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones – ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with over 50,000 inhabitants must implement traffic control measures to improve air quality and reduce pollution. This is Upsticks summary guide for Andalucía, Murcia, Alicante and Comunitat Valenciana but as each autonomous community is different in…

Updated! EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Set to Launch in October 2025

The European Union is preparing to introduce the new Entry/Exit System (EES), a significant security measure designed to monitor the movement of third-country nationals into and out of the Schengen Area. This system aims to automate the tracking of border crossings for non-EU visitors by collecting biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial images, upon…

Time to Swap Your Green Card: Big Changes Ahead for Brits in Spain

If you’re a British citizen living in Spain and still holding onto your old green residency certificate, now is the time to take action. With the upcoming launch of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the trusty green card that many Brits have used for years is about to become obsolete for travel. The EES, which…

EU family reunification residency in Spain – all you need to know

Are you a combined EU/non-EU family dreaming of living in Spain? This post will guide you through the residency application process. First, the EU citizen needs to obtain residency, which then paves the way for the non-EU family member to apply for residency based on family reunification. Stage 1: EU Citizen Residency As an EU…