Guides for Spain
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EU registration certificate in Spain (the green NIE)How EU, EEA and Swiss citizens register as residents in Spain within three months: who qualifies, which documents prove work, study or sufficient means, booking the police appointment, the 2026 fee and what family members from outside the EU must do.Residence and visas One appointment of under an hour; finding an appointment can take several weeks Visas and residence permits for Spain, including the digital nomad permitAn overview of the main routes for non-EU nationals to live in Spain: work and highly qualified permits, the international telework ("digital nomad") permit, study, non-lucrative residence, family routes and job search, with 2026 income thresholds, durations and renewals under the 2025 immigration regulation.Residence and visas Several weeks to several months, depending on the route and the consulate