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The name “Spain” derives from both the Roman term “Hispania” and the Phoenician word “Spania”. Some Historians also argue that the word Spain comes from the term “Spy”, which means “To Forge Metals”, in Phoenician language: Coastal Mediterranean’s Original Language.
No matter, what is the origins of the name Spain, the fact is that Spain is spectacularly diverse country, and the convergence point of many civilizations. From Phoenicians who founded Western Europe to Cadiz, Malaga, Africans, Romans and Middle Eastern Moors, they all have left their distinctive marks on Spain’s rich social and cultural tapestry. So much so that Spain itself evolved to a global empire for centuries.
The Spanish Language, which is also called “Castilian,” because it originated from Castile region of Spain, has about 600,000,00 (six hundred million) native speakers around the world. In fact, Spanish it the official or national language of more than 21 countries. About 55 Million Spanish Speaking People call the United States home, as well. No wonder why Spanish is recognized as the world’s second-most spoken language after “Mandarin” Chinese.
Spain is also an important member of the European Union. With a total area of 505,990 km2 (195,360 Square Miles), Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe, and the second largest country in the European Union.
Spain has a population of about 47 million people, which makes it the fifth most populated country in the European Union.
Spain is considered to be a developed country and its economy is the world’s fourteenth largest by GDP.
Modern Humans immigrated to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) about 35,000 years ago.
Today, over 5,000,000 residents of Spain or about 13% of the entire population are foreign-born, first generation immigrants.
Spain has recently experienced a tremendous increase in immigration for the first time in modern history. In 1998, for instance, immigrants accounted for only 3 percent of the population. Now, the percentage has jumped to about 15 percent, which is one of the highest in Europe.
Madrid is the capital of Spain. With a population of about 3.2 million inhabitants it is also the largest city
in Spain and the third-largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin.
Despite the fact that Madrid is a modern city, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historical
neighborhoods. This beautiful city is rich with a multitude of places to go; plenty of things to see and enjoy,
for all demographics.
Barcelona, on the other hand, is the Provincial Capital of Catalonia, and the second most populous municipality
in Spain. Barcelona has a population of about1.6 million within the city limits, which makes it the Sixth most
populated urban area within the European Union.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centers, and its influence
in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts contribute to its status as one of
the world’s most important and spectacular cities to visit or live in.
In 2009 Barcelona was ranked Europe's third and one of the world's most successful cities. It was also ranked
Europe's fourth best city for business and the fastest improving European city: with growth of 17% per annum.
Over 40 million people pass through Barcelona-El Prat Airport, every year. With beautiful coastline and varied
topography Barcelona is a natural wonder and cultural catalyst.
All and all, Spain is a country with much to offer. Whether, you wish to permanently settle in European Union
or temporarily work in a thriving economy; study in a World-Class University; or live in a friendly
neighborhood Spain is ready to embrace you.
In order to make your transition safely and properly, all you have to do is click HERE and let your Chosen Immigration Lawyer in Spain help you find the best way to achieve your dreams.
If you wish to expand your educational boundaries in one of Spain’s World-class Universities
or other educational institutions, your first step is to apply for a Student Visa.
Whether, you wish to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program; learn a vocation or
Spanish Language; if your stay will take longer than 3 months, you may have to obtain a
visa.
Please note that nationals of EU countries such as Austria, Bulgaria. Belgium, Cyprus,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy,
Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Romania,
Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland,
may freely roam around or live in Spain for up to 3 months. Otherwise, they will have to
obtain the necessary visas and/or residency permits, as well.
Generally, a Spanish Student Visa allows the holder to legally remain in Spain for attending an authorized educational institution. And the course of studies must lead to obtaining a degree or a certificate.
Student Visa allows the student to work in specific jobs and geographical areas, for a maximum of 20 hours per week. It is also required that the work schedule does not interfere with students’ studies. And the wages earned, are complementary to their financial support, and not a replacement.
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In 2009 Canada and Spain signed an agreement, which allows Canadian Young People (ages 18 – 35) to come to Spain for both academic and professional purposes. This reciprocal agreement allows both Canadian and Spanish young citizens to obtain visas for stays of up to one year in either country. The main purpose for this program is to encourage young people to gain work experience, learn languages, enhance their education; or understand better the cultural nuances of each other.
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In today’s “Global Village” choosing the type of work and the place to work has become much easier. If you have been offered a job by a Spanish Employer or you wish to start your own Business in Spain, you will need to obtain a Work and Residency Visa.
As a prospective employee, you must first procure a viable job-offer from a qualified Spanish based business. Then the Spanish Employer must apply on your behalf for a visa in appropriate Provincial Sub-office, where the applicant would be working. If approved, the employee will be granted a temporary work and residency visa or permit. To obtain more accurate and up-to-date information, please click HERE and have a Private and Confidential LIVE CHAT with your Chosen Spanish Immigration Lawyer now. Your initial case evaluation is FREE!
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and wish to start your own business in Spain, you’d be glad to know that there is a visa program that may help you achieve your dreams.
Please remember that depending on the nature of your proposed business, you would need about
100,000 € or more to invest, in order to submit an application.
Once you obtain the necessary visa and permits, the extension of your permit is almost guaranteed,
as long as you can show that your business is in a good standing and doing well. While in Spain,
you should also obtain a Foreign Identification Number (Número de Identidad de Extranjero or NIE in
Spanish). This Identification number is granted to everyone who is not a Spanish Citizen, including
the EU citizens.
Of course, your qualified family members may qualify to obtain their residency visas; work or
attend schools in Spain, as well.
In order to apply for a Self-Employed Visa, you will have to qualify and comply with a series of requirements. Your Chosen Immigration Lawyer in Spain is a click away to assess your objectives and help you take the necessary steps to obtain your visa. For a FREE and Confidential initial case evaluation, please click HERE .
Legal residents of Spain, who have lived in Spain for one year and have obtained permission to live in Spain for at least another year or more have the right to sponsor their qualified family members to join them in Spain.
Here is the list of such family members under Family Unification Program:
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Spanish Nationality Law is based on “Jus Sanguinis”, which is Latin and it literally means, “For Right of Blood”. This doctrine is in contrast with “Jus Soli”, which is Latin and it means “For Right of Soil”: where citizenship is conferred upon someone based on birthplace.
Under Spanish “Jus Sanguinis” Law, certain people based on their bloodline, including citizens of former colonies of Spain have certain entitlements; such as a short 2-years residency requirement in Spain, in order to become eligible for Spanish Citizenship. Generally, one must reside in Spain for a period of at least 10-years, in order to apply for citizenship. Spain also permits Dual Citizenship under some circumstances. For instance, all Spanish Citizens by origin, if declare their intent to retain their Spanish Nationality within 3 years from acquiring another nationality, can become dual citizens. This requirement is entirely waved if you are a citizen of an Ibero-American Country of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Sephardic Jews, Philippines and Portuguese people are also included in Dual Citizenship requirement of only 2-years residency.
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Spanish Nationality Law is based on “Jus Sanguinis”, which is Latin and it literally means, “For Right of Blood”. This doctrine is in contrast with “Jus Soli”, which is Latin and it means “For Right of Soil”: where citizenship is conferred upon someone based on birthplace.
Under Spanish “Jus Sanguinis” Law, certain people based on their bloodline, including citizens of former colonies of Spain have certain entitlements; such as a short 2-years residency requirement in Spain, in order to become eligible for Spanish Citizenship. Generally, one must reside in Spain for a period of at least 10-years, in order to apply for citizenship. Spain also permits Dual Citizenship under some circumstances. For instance, all Spanish Citizens by origin, if declare their intent to retain their Spanish Nationality within 3 years from acquiring another nationality, can become dual citizens. This requirement is entirely waved if you are a citizen of an Ibero-American Country of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Sephardic Jews, Philippines and Portuguese people are also included in Dual Citizenship requirement of only 2-years residency.
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Those born to at least one Spanish Citizen Parent, regardless of place of birth, are entitled to Spanish Citizenship.
The following people may obtain Spanish Citizenship by applying for it:
Please note: Spanish Citizenship by Choice must be applied for within 2 years after the applicant’s 18th birthday or emancipation regardless of age. Emancipation of a minor also known as "divorce from parents" happens, when a court of law legally recognizes a person under the age of majority i.e. 18-years old, as an independent adult. Via emancipation, a minor takes responsibility for his or her own welfare, and makes the decisions that typically would have been made by parents or guardians.
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Generally, there is a 10-years residency requirement for a person to become eligible for Spanish Citizenship. However, for a person accepted as a refugee, the residency period is reduced to 5 years.
Residency requirement is only 2 years, if the applicant is a citizen of Ibero-America, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal or a Sephardic Jew. Those who are born in Spain, but failed to apply for citizenship, within allotted time or those married to a Spanish Citizen and some other groups of people, may be eligible to obtain their Spanish Citizenship after only one (1) Year of Residency in Spain.
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Those married to a Spanish Spouse for a minimum of one year can qualify for Spanish Citizenship, if:
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Those adopted by Spanish Citizen Parent/s acquire Spanish Citizenship, upon approval of adoption. If the adopted person is an adult, he or she may become eligible for citizenship after 2-years from approval of the adoption.
Moreover, people, who can show their legal guardianship had been granted to a Spanish citizen, who was born in Spain, can also become Spanish Citizens.
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We all know that many marriages made in heaven end up in divorce court. Worst yet, no one can predict the death of a loved one. In such situations, the persons, whose residency status have been affected by such unfortunate events, may qualify to keep their residency status.
Since, the topic of these subject matters is highly sensitive and unique. The best way to know your rights and obligations is to speak with your Chosen Immigration Lawyer in Spain, right away; and
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The name “Schengen” derives from the name of the town, where a treaty, which led to the creation of Europe's Schengen Area, was signed; by the original member countries back in June of 1985. The town of Schengen is located in Luxembourg.
Schengen Area is referred to the entirety of countries that are members of the European Union.
These countries have formally abolished the requirement of passport while crossing their
international borders. In other words, for travel purposes the entire area functions as a single
country.
The Schengen Area has a population of over 400 million people and a landmass area of about
4,312,099 Square Kilometers (1,664,911 Square Miles). About 1.7 million people commute to work
between member states each day. Each year, there are 1.3 billion crossings of Schengen borders
in total.
If you are a Citizen in EU member states, such as: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, England, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland, you are
entitled to free movement and residence in Spain for a period of three (3) months. If you are
not, you will have to obtain a Schengen Visa. However, you must leave the Schengen area on
expiration of your visa or sooner.
For more information on Schengen Visa or to see if you qualify for it, please click HERE and let a Chosen Immigration Lawyer guide you all the way.
Inspired by similar laws in fellow European Union member countries, on September 27th, 2013,
Spain enacted the Entrepreneur’s Law. Based on articles 61 through to 67 of this law, Spain
allows investors/entrepreneurs to bring in their money for investment purposes, in exchange
for the so-called Golden Visas.
In a nutshell, this law allows Non-EU nationals to obtain residency permits in return for
investing in Spanish real estate, businesses, etc. Upon meeting the mandated requirements, an
applicant can obtain permanent residency and possibly citizenship, in due course.
Here are some General Requirements:
1) Meaningful job creation as a direct result of the investment; or
2) Significant socioeconomic impact in the geographical location where the business
is carried out; or
3) Creates Considerable Technological or Scientific Impact
The investment can be made by either a natural or legal person. However, the fund must be
traceable to legitimate and legal source/s. The legal person must not be located in one of
the countries deemed as a tax haven by the Bank of Spain.
If investing in a business, the applicant must prove that he or she has a majority voting
share; thus control over the company; and the power to name or remove majority of the board
of directors.
The applicant must provide a certificate or certificates from the registration of the
property that corresponds to the subject property investment guidelines.
If the Investor requires time to ascertain an investment transaction, he or she may be able to obtain an investors’ visa, which is valid for a maximum of 6 months.
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Upon approval, an applicant would be granted an Investor’s Visa, if he or she resides outside of Spain, when his or her application is submitted. On the other hand, if the investor is in Spain, when submitting the application, he or she will receive a Residency Permit, if approved.
Who has to apply for the Visa or Residence Permit?
Either the Investor or his/her Lawyer are permitted, by Spanish Law, to apply for the Visa or Residence Permit.
Yes. Qualified Family members can apply jointly or successively for their residence permit or visa. Family members, who qualify under this program are:
There are a number of benefits associated with Golden Visa. Here are some:
Yes. A successful Golden Visa Investor can submit an application for Permanent Residency Status in Spain after 5 years; and after 10 years he or she could become eligible for Citizenship.
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