Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain: Requirements, Funds and Work Rules
A lawyer-led guide to Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa, including eligibility, financial evidence, health insurance, work restrictions and application risks.
Immigration
How to Stay in Spain After Studies with the Job-Seeker Visa
Spain’s job-seeker residence is a key opportunity for non-EU graduates who want to stay legally after finishing studies. Success depends on strict timing, the right university certificates and a coherent file. At Mecan Legal we prepare the application and, most importantly, the next-step plan so you can convert that year into a work or highly qualified professional permit.
Moving to Spain with School-Age Children: Legal Checklist
Moving to Spain with school-age children involves far more than choosing a city and a school. Mecan Legal coordinates visas, registration, school enrolment and education contracts so your relocation is legally sound, well planned and as stress-free as possible for the whole family.
Opening a Bank Account in Spain as a Foreigner
Opening a bank account in Spain as a foreigner is now easier, even if you are still abroad. With the right documents and a power of attorney, you can obtain a Spanish IBAN, keep your finances compliant and prepare for a property purchase. Mecan Legal also helps you understand when you qualify for a Spanish mortgage as a non-resident.
Student Visa in Spain: From Admission to Residence
A practical guide to Spain’s study visa, from admission and supporting evidence to work compatibility, the student card and future status changes.
Combining Spanish and Foreign Pensions: Expat Guide
Retiring with pensions from Spain and other countries raises complex questions: who pays what, where it is taxed and how it affects your family. This guide explains how international coordination rules, Spanish tax residence and inheritance law interact. Mecan Legal focuses on the legal, tax and estate planning side, helping you understand your position and coordinate with pension advisers abroad.
Tax Study Before Moving to Spain: What You’ll Really Pay
Before moving to Spain, a tax study shows what you may truly pay and where risk appears once you become tax resident. A proper simulation lets you compare scenarios, assess the Beckham regime and anticipate tax on income, wealth and overseas assets. Mecan Legal integrates tax, immigration and property decisions into one clear, actionable relocation plan.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Complete Legal Guide
A practical guide to Spain’s international teleworker route, including eligibility, evidence, income and application decisions.
Changing Your Residence Permit Type in Spain: Options and Renewals
Most foreigners in Spain do not stay under the same permit forever. You might start as a student, on a non-lucrative visa or as a family member and later need to work, start a business or gain independence. Changing your residence permit type in Spain and planning renewals correctly is essential to avoid gaps, refusals and losing years for long-term residence or citizenship.
Starting a Small Business in Spain as a Foreigner
Opening a small activity in Spain – classes, consulting, a shop or studio – looks simple, but involves permits, registration, tax and immigration rules. Mecan Legal aligns your residence status, legal structure and tax obligations so you can start “small” with confidence and without surprises from the tax office or town hall.