Administrative guide
Start with the priorities, then follow your situation's path.
Arrival & basics
Doseljenje u Španiju, EU državljanin
If you are an EU (or EEA/Swiss) citizen moving to live in Spain, you do not need a visa, but you do have to register. The process is simpler than for non-EU citizens, but it still involves several steps.
Doseljenje u Španiju, non-EU državljanin
If you are from outside the EU (e.g., Serbia, UK after Brexit, etc.), you need a visa and a residence authorization. The procedure is more complex and depends on whether you arrive as a worker, retiree, digital nomad, or under another route.
Real estate & investment
Stranac kupuje nekretninu
A foreigner can buy property in Spain without being a resident. The minimum requirements are a NIE and a Spanish bank account. The rest depends on whether you buy new or resale property, and whether you are a resident or not.
Stranac investira u projekat
A foreigner investing in a Spanish company, project, or structure, without a residence obligation. This requires a NIE, fiscal identification, and AML/KYC documentation. It is complex; a gestor and lawyer are recommended.
Work & business
Family & life
Porodica i deca
Family reunification, bringing children, school enrollment, and health cards for children. The path depends on whether you are an EU or non-EU citizen.
Porodica se doseljava sa decom
Full document sequence for a family with children moving to live in Spain. The path depends on whether the parents are EU or non-EU citizens and whether one of them already holds residence.
Enrolling a child in school
Steps to enroll a child in a public school in your city. The exact portal, deadlines (plazos), and school zoning depend on the city and region.
Social support and situation of vulnerability
If you need social support or a vulnerability report/certificate, this is handled at the municipal level, so the process and contact details differ by city.
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