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Spanish visas for British citizens
Moving from the UK to Spain
Tell Expatronus what you are planning. Immigration specialists in Spain send you their fee and timeline for the route that fits your situation, and you choose who takes it on.
- Free to post your case
- Quotes from the specialists you choose
- No obligation until you accept
How it works
How it works
From posting your case to working with your specialist, in five steps.
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Browse profiles, services and prices to see who handles your case.
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Ask the specialists you like for a quote on your case.
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Compare offers
Put prices and timelines side by side, and ask questions before deciding.
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Accept the best one
Nothing is agreed or charged until you accept an offer.
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Which move are you planning?
Pick the route closest to your plan. Each one opens a short questionnaire made for that case, and the specialist confirms whether it is the right route for you.
Non-lucrative visa
You can support yourself from savings, a pension or investments and will not work in Spain.
Start this caseDigital nomad visa
You work remotely for clients or an employer outside Spain and want to live here legally.
Start this caseHighly qualified professional visa
A company in Spain wants to hire you into a senior or specialist role.
Start this caseWork permit
You have a job offer from a company in Spain and need permission to live and work here.
Start this caseFamily reunification
You are joining a spouse, parent or child who already lives in Spain legally.
Start this caseSpanish citizenship
You have lived in Spain long enough to apply for nationality and want the application handled properly.
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You never pay Expatronus. Ever.
Specialists pay a small commission only when you hire them. No hidden fees, no subscription, no catch.
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What makes a move from the UK go wrong
British movers hit the same handful of problems, and all of them are cheaper to solve before the move than after it.
A British passport is no longer enough
Since Brexit a British passport allows short visits only, so living in Spain means holding a visa or a residence permit.
Applying on the wrong route
A specialist compares the routes you actually qualify for before anything is filed, and says what each one asks of you.
Documents that have to be legalised in the UK
Certificates issued in the UK usually need an apostille and a sworn translation, and your specialist lists which ones before you book anything.
No idea what a lawyer in Spain charges
Every estimate and offer shows the fee upfront, so you compare before you commit to anyone.
How a move from the UK works now
British citizens are treated as non-EU nationals in Spain, so staying longer than a short visit means holding a visa or a residence permit.
Most routes start with an application at the Spanish consulate that covers your part of the UK, and the rest of the process continues in Spain after you arrive.
Specialists on Expatronus work with clients who are still in the UK, so your case can start months before the move.
What to have ready
- Your British passport, valid well beyond the planned move
- Proof of income, savings or a job offer, depending on the route
- Birth and marriage certificates with an apostille, where the route needs them
- Private health cover that works in Spain
- A criminal record certificate, which most long stay routes ask for
Common questions
Which Spanish visa should a British citizen apply for?
It depends on where your money comes from. Remote work for clients outside Spain points to the digital nomad route, living from savings or a pension points to the non-lucrative route, and a job offer from a Spanish company points to a work permit or the highly qualified route.
Do I apply in the UK or in Spain?
Most routes start at the Spanish consulate that covers your part of the UK, and a few can be started from inside Spain. The specialist you choose confirms which applies to your case.
How quickly will I hear from a specialist?
A specialist who is asked for an estimate has two working days to reply.
Can my partner and children come with me?
Most residence routes allow family members to be included, either in the same application or through family reunification once you hold your permit.
Do the specialists speak English?
Specialists list the languages they work in on their profile, so you can choose someone who works in English.
Is it free to post my case?
Yes. Posting a case and comparing offers costs nothing. You only pay the specialist you choose, at the price shown in their offer.
Start your move from the UK
Describe your plans in a few minutes and compare fees from immigration specialists in Spain before you decide.