Spain Visa & Consular Services
Spanish visa applications
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for UK expats. Two of the most popular visa routes open to UK nationals are the Golden Visa and the Non-working Residence Visa. See below for more information.
We provide tailored assistance to individuals submitting visa applications to Spanish authorities, giving them the best possible chance of having their applications accepted.
Find out more about the process of applying and how we can help, below.
You can also visit our friends at Spanish Visas if you need more assistance.
Spanish visa routes
There are many Spanish visa routes open to UK nationals. Here are two of the most popular:
Golden Visa
Each country’s golden visa programme has prerequisites. The requirements, though, are some of Europe’s most simple – which makes their golden visa programme particularly popular across the globe, including in the UK.
Non-working Residence Visa
The Non-working Residence visa – formerly the Non-lucrative Residence visa – allows you to live in Spain with restrictions relating to the undertaking of paid work in the country. It is particularly popular with retired expats.
For your Spanish visa applications to be accepted by Spanish authorities, you will be required to provide a number of documents, prepared to exacting standards. The documents you may be asked to submit may include:
How we can help
Whatever documentary evidence you need, ahead of submission to the Spanish consulate, we are here to help. We have extensive experience in the collection and processing of documentation, ensuring that our clients have the best possible chance of success with their visa applications. Get in touch to discuss the options with a member of our team.
Key services you may need
Notarisation
A Notary Public is authorised to certify documents for use in foreign jurisdictions. To have a document ‘notarised’, you must meet with a notary for them to sign and seal the particular document in person, certifying it as genuine. You can read more about what a Notary Public by clicking the hyperlink.
Legalisation
Legalisation is the process whereby the signature and seal of an authorised official is checked by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). They confirm that the official is registered and authorised to sign the document. Once confirmed, they will issue with an apostille; a certificate, authenticating it for use overseas. Learn more about apostilles and legalisation.
Sworn Translation
Spanish authorities request the ‘sworn translation’ of most documents that need to be submitted to them. Sworn translators are qualified linguists, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the translation official and legal documents. Find out more about our Spanish translator, Devora.
Easy and convenient notary services
Our main offices are in London, Manchester and Sheffield, though we can meet you elsewhere too. This ensures that our notary services can be accessed conveniently at a location near you.
We also provide both standard and fast-track apostille and legalisation services, depending on your timescales.
Our Sworn Translator – registered with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – has 17 years’ experience in the translation of official documents.
With are experts in the preparation of documents for use overseas. Get in touch to discuss your needs with a member of our team.