Tag: Expat Tips

Beat the Heat: How to Prepare for Your Summer TIE Appointment

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…

Do You Need a Spanish Bank Account for a Non-Lucrative Visa? Your Questions Answered

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4gsFufVC_M&t=321s This question is often asked by clients who are going through the application process for a non-lucrative visa (NLV), but it applies to anyone who is looking to live permanently in Spain. 1. Initial NLV Application and Spanish Bank Account: Having a Spanish bank account is not essential for the initial NLV application. The…