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…
At Upsticks, we are incredibly passionate about what we do. Helping people navigate residency and start their new lives in Spain isn’t just a job for us—it’s a mission. We love seeing our community settle in and thrive under the Spanish sun! As our community grows, we receive more and more questions every day. While…
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQCliZu_kSc&t=17s This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down for a heartwarming and insightful podcast episode with Bambi and Jojo – a duo many will recognise from the popular TV series Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. But there’s more to these two vibrant women than just their on-screen charm. They’ve taken their personal…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R06NTuLaNno&t=150s In this inspiring episode of the Upsticks Podcast, we sit down with international ultra runner and YouTuber Lee Grantham, whose story takes us from the sweltering streets of Chiang Mai to the snowy peaks of Spain’s Sierra Nevada. Lee shares his remarkable journey in ultra running, his deep-rooted love for Granada, and how a…
