Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa has changed — and the 2025 rules could impact your ability to renew. Our latest video explains the new 365-day validity, what it means for your residency start date, and why the return of the 183-day rule means careful planning is more important than ever
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 (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…
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…
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…
