Hamilton Bone on working in Spain: Overcoming the bureaucratic odds
Hamilton Bone arrived in Spain in 2010 as an auxiliar de conversación. After a few unsuccessful attempts to get the cuenta propia, Hamilton entered into a pareja de hecho with his German girlfriend....
View ArticleThe Job Search Visa: A new way to work in Spain
I came to Spain last year from Iran to begin my master’s degree. The original plan was to finish my studies and go back home to work but I soon fell in love with the country, the culture, the people...
View ArticleMoving to Spain: The Definitive Guide 2019
You’ve finally made up your mind that you’re moving to Spain for the long term. The picture in your mind is perfect: sun, tapas and sangría on the beach. However, before non-EU residents can make it a...
View ArticleGaining Spanish citizenship with a dual nationality
Note: This post is based on a specific case about Spanish citizenship and is taken from an answer by Paul Cox on the SpainGuru Q&A forum on Facebook. Am I eligible for Spanish citizenship? A...
View ArticlePermanent and long-term residency options in Spain
As many of us have come to understand over the years, bureaucracy in Spain can be both confusing and overwhelming, with lots of unreliable information floating around. This is never more true than...
View ArticleSpanish work permit: Going from freelance to working for a company
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably doing everything you can to stay in Spain forever. This involves hard work, patience, and talking to as many people as possible (let’s face it, you may get...
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