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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.

Registering 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.

From 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.

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.