Everything you need to know about settling in Spain
Practical guides on NIE numbers, residencia, empadronamiento, and everything else the Spanish bureaucracy throws at you — written by people who've been through it.
NIE vs Green NIE (Residencia) vs TIE — What's the Difference?
Three documents, one country, endless confusion. EU citizen or non-EU? Short stay or long term? Here's a clear side-by-side breakdown of exactly which Spanish identity document you need.
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NIE, Empadronamiento, Residency, TIE — The Correct Order of Steps in Spain
What comes first? What blocks what? This step-by-step guide explains the four key documents, the right order to get them, and why doing it alone costs far more than the €12 government fee.
Why You Can't Get a NIE Appointment in Spain — And 9 Ways to Beat the System
Cita previa unavailable. No appointments. Sound familiar? Here's what's actually happening behind that error message — and your best options to get through it, fast.
9 Reasons Your Spanish Residency Application Gets Rejected (And How to Avoid Them)
A missing apostille. A translation not done by a jurado. A bank statement without a stamp. Most rejections have nothing to do with whether you actually qualify — here's what really trips people up.
Do You Need Empadronamiento to Get the Green NIE (Residencia)?
Legally no, practically often yes. The gap between what the law says and what offices actually demand has grown — here's what's really happening in 2026 and how to avoid a wasted appointment.