UK Citizens in Spain After Brexit: TIE, Family and Border Rules
Brits who moved to Spain before 2021 have protected residence, but the paperwork matters at the border. Newcomers follow the non-EU rules.
Category: Residency & Visas
NIE, TIE, padrón and residence permits in Barcelona: which office, which form, what it costs and how long it takes.
EU Registration Certificate in Barcelona: EX-18, Proofs and Fee
Living in Barcelona as an EU citizen means getting the green registration certificate with your NIE. This is what each type of resident has to prove.
TIE Fingerprint Appointment in Barcelona: Booking, Documents, Fee
Non-EU residents must apply for their foreigner identity card in person. This is how the toma de huellas works in Barcelona and what to bring.
Spanish Citizenship by Residence: Years, Exams and How to Apply
How many years you need, which Instituto Cervantes exams you must pass, how the online application works and what happens after approval.
How to Renew Your TIE and Residence Permit in Spain
Renewing a non-EU residence permit in Spain is a two-step job: the permit at the immigration office, then a new card from the police. Here is the timing that keeps you legal.
How to Get an NIE Number in Barcelona: Office, Form and Fee
The NIE is the foreigner's ID number you need for contracts, banks and taxes in Spain. Here is how to request one in Barcelona, what to bring and what it costs.
Digital Certificate, Cl@ve or idCAT: Options for Foreigners in Spain
Most Spanish paperwork can be done online once you have an electronic ID. These are the three options open to foreign residents in Barcelona and how to get each one.
Cita Previa Extranjería in Barcelona: Booking and Which Trámite
One website handles every immigration appointment in the province. Here is how to choose the right procedure, deal with empty calendars and avoid paid slot sellers.
Family Reunification in Spain: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Bringing relatives to Spain takes a year of legal residence, steady income, a housing report and a consulate visa. Here is how the process runs from Barcelona.
Arraigo in Spain: The Five Types, the Two-Year Rule and How to Apply
Arraigo lets foreigners already living in Spain obtain residence through work, family, training or past residence. The 2025 regulation changed the rules; this is how they work in Barcelona.