Summer in Spain is glorious, but heading to the police station or foreigner’s office (Oficina de Extranjeros) during the peak months can be a completely different story. Whether you are heading along for your toma de huella (fingerprinting) to register your initial TIE card, or finally going to pick the card up, you need to…
It’s been a long time coming—about a year in the making, actually—but Jeremy from the Spectrum IFA Group and I finally sat down in our new office to bridge the gap between getting your visa and actually protecting your wealth once you arrive. While my side of the business is all about securing that five-year…
At Upsticks, we spend a lot of time helping people plan their move to Spain, but behind the paperwork, appointments and practical advice, there’s also the real side of family life abroad. In this latest podcast episode, Chris from Upsticks sits down with his daughter, Ayla, for a friendly and honest conversation about Ayla, day-to-day…
In an effort to address the chronic administrative delays within provincial foreigner offices (Oficinas de Extranjería), the Spanish government has implemented a centralized solution: UTEX. This unit represents a significant shift toward the digital centralization of residency processing in Spain. Origins and Purpose of UTEX The Unidad de Tramitación de Expedientes de Extranjería (UTEX) was…
It has been quite a journey to get to this point. From securing your initial visa to navigating those two temporary renewals, you have successfully built a life in Spain over the last five years. The time has finally come to move away from temporary permits and secure your permanent future with Long-Term Residence (Residencia…
