Can you get a Non Lucrative Visa with a criminal record – UK applicants

Post Brexit, all British passport holders (unless fortunate enough to have an EU spouse) need to apply for a Non Lucrative Visa if they plan on retiring to live in Spain.  Although Brexit has put a spanner in the works, many retirees hopeful of living in Spain are cracking on with their plans and getting…

Mad as a March Hare…… or is it Modelo 720 time.

March is certainly the mad season for people contacting me in a panic about filing their Modelo 720. Who has to file it, what do I file, I’ve done one before and do I have to do it again, or do I have to payany tax? And on and on the questions go. Hopefully, I…

What’s the difference between an NIE and TIE ?

If you plan on moving to Spain, you’ve probably heard the terms “NIE” and “TIE” thrown around. These terms can be confusing, especially if you’re unfamiliar with Spanish bureaucracy. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between NIE and TIE and why you need them as a foreigner in Spain. What is NIE? NIE stands…

Non-Lucrative Visa – It’s all about the timing

It’s hard to believe that the Non-Lucrative Visa has only been a `thing´ for British citizens since 1st January 2021. With a slow start due to the pandemic, the first visas were eventually granted around late spring. Fast-forward to the end of 2022, and after helping our clients successfully apply for over 250 non-lucrative visas,…