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Guides to Spanish paperwork for expats
Plain-English guides to the procedures you meet when you move to Spain: NIE, TIE, padrón and visas. Written by the Expat Welcome team and checked against official sources.
21 October 2026Digital nomad visa or non-lucrative visa: which one fits you?Both routes let you live in Spain without a Spanish employer, but only one lets you work. Compare the requirements and see which one fits your situation.
21 October 2026Empadronamiento in Spain: what it is and why you need itRegistering on the Padrón is one of your first steps in Spain. Here is what it is, which document you need, what it is used for and how to avoid the usual problems.
21 October 2026TIE card in Spain: the process step by stepFrom form EX-17 and the fee to the fingerprint appointment and collecting your card: how the TIE process works for non-EU residents in Spain.
21 October 2026How to get your NIE in Spain (2026 guide)What the NIE is, who needs it and the three ways to get it: from a consulate, in person in Spain with cita previa, or through a representative.Get in touch
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