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NIE & Residency
Everything you need to know about getting your NIE, understanding the 183-day and 90-day Schengen rules, and navigating Spanish residency options.
The 183-Day Rule: How Spanish Tax Residency Works
Spend more than 183 days a year in Spain and the Agencia Tributaria considers you a tax resident — with major consequences. Here's how Spain counts days, what else can trigger tax residency, and what it means for your tax position.
Read guideThe 90/180-Day Schengen Rule for British and Non-EU Owners
Since Brexit, British nationals can only spend 90 days in any 180-day rolling window within the Schengen Area — including Spain. Here's exactly how the rule works, how to track your days, and what happens if you overstay.
Read guideDigital Nomad Visa Spain 2026: Work Remotely from Mallorca
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Law visa) lets remote workers and freelancers live in Spain while employed by or contracting with non-Spanish companies. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, the income requirements, the Beckham Law tax benefit, and how it compares to the Non-Lucrative Visa.
Read guideEmpadronamiento: Registering at Your Spanish Address
Empadronamiento is the process of registering yourself on the padrón municipal — Spain's local population register. Here's who should register, why it matters, what documents you need, and whether non-resident holiday visitors should bother.
Read guideHow to Get a NIE in Spain: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to applying for a NIE in Spain — whether from your home country at a consulate, in person at a Spanish police station, or through a gestoría. Documents, costs, timelines, and common mistakes.
Read guideNIE vs TIE vs NIF: What's the Difference?
NIE, TIE, NIF — three acronyms that confuse almost every foreign property owner in Spain. Here's a plain-language explanation of what each one is, who has which, and when you need which.
Read guideNon-Lucrative Visa Spain 2026: The Retirement Visa for Non-EU Citizens
The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) lets non-EU nationals live in Spain without working — popular with early retirees and those with passive income. Here's the 2026 income threshold, the application process, renewal, and the tax implications you need to know about.
Read guideNon-Residency Certificate: What It Is and When You Need It
The certificado de no residencia is an official document from Spain's National Police confirming that a person is not registered as a legal resident of Spain. Banks and notaries occasionally require it. Here's what it proves, who issues it, how to get one, and how long it lasts.
Read guideTIE Card for Non-EU Residents: Spain's Biometric Residence Card
The TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is the biometric residence card issued to non-EU nationals legally resident in Spain. Here's who needs one, how to apply, what documents you'll need, and how it differs from the old TUE green certificate.
Read guideBrexit Withdrawal Agreement: What It Means for British Property Owners in Spain
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement protected the residency rights of British nationals already living in Spain before 31 December 2020 — but it does not help post-Brexit visitors or new arrivals. Here's what is and isn't protected, and what it means for you practically.
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