https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you've worked in the UK and are planning on retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa, you might not need private health insurance to qualify. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20260408/how-a-uk-pensioners-s1-form-works-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:21:27 +0200 how-a-uk-pensioners-s1-form-works-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa The NLV is one of the most popular residency options for non-EU citizens wanting to live in Spain, but how long does the application process take before you can move here (in theory and in practice)? https://www.thelocal.es/20260409/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:32:59 +0200 how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026 If you're thinking of applying for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa or NLV you must have private health insurance, but not all policies will be accepted. Here's what type of insurance qualifies. https://www.thelocal.es/20260324/what-kind-of-health-insurance-qualifies-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:45:25 +0100 what-kind-of-health-insurance-qualifies-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa If you're planning on applying for Spain's non-lucrative visa (NLV), you will need to provide a medical certificate, but what exactly is it and how do you get one? https://www.thelocal.es/20260326/what-is-the-medical-certificate-you-need-to-apply-for-spains-nlv Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:57:35 +0100 what-is-the-medical-certificate-you-need-to-apply-for-spains-nlv As Spanish and British authorities strengthen their post-Brexit business ties, the standout news is that of a visa exemption for some UK workers heading to Spain. The deal will cut red tape and increase business opportunities for international workers. https://www.thelocal.es/20260319/everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:07:55 +0100 everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits If you're a non-EU national who wants to move to Spain, you're probably trying to decide which visa to apply for. The Digital Nomad Visa and the Non-Lucrative Visa are two of the most common, but which one has lower financial requirements and less paperwork? https://www.thelocal.es/20260218/dnv-or-nlv-which-visa-is-easier-to-apply-for-in-spain Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:56:57 +0100 dnv-or-nlv-which-visa-is-easier-to-apply-for-in-spain If you’re considering applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) this year, you should know that it just got more expensive. https://www.thelocal.es/20260216/confirmed-the-financial-requirements-for-spains-digital-nomad-visa-in-2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:56:54 +0100 confirmed-the-financial-requirements-for-spains-digital-nomad-visa-in-2026 Following the increase of the financial requirements for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa in 2026, how attainable is this visa when compared to similar visas available around the world? Here is a breakdown to help you decide. https://www.thelocal.es/20250211/how-does-spains-digital-nomad-visa-income-requirement-compare-to-others-globally Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:49:23 +0100 how-does-spains-digital-nomad-visa-income-requirement-compare-to-others-globally If you're a non-EU national hoping to move to Spain and think the non-lucrative visa may be a good option, here are 7 handy articles for you to read before you decide, from the pros and cons to the differences between it and the digital nomad visa. https://www.thelocal.es/20250409/7-must-read-articles-before-applying-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:10:10 +0200 7-must-read-articles-before-applying-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most? https://www.thelocal.es/20260204/which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go Digital nomads in Spain tend to be between 25 and 34 years old and earn an average of €5,863 gross per month, according to new data. What else is there to know about the typical international remote worker living temporarily in Spain? https://www.thelocal.es/20260130/new-study-sheds-light-on-the-typical-digital-nomad-in-spain Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:25:40 +0100 new-study-sheds-light-on-the-typical-digital-nomad-in-spain The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers. https://www.thelocal.es/20260129/eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:52:25 +0100 eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue. https://www.thelocal.es/20260129/eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:33 +0100 eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy As the name suggests, Spain's non-lucrative visa or NLV doesn't allow you to work, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're not liable to pay taxes here. https://www.thelocal.es/20240314/do-i-have-to-pay-tax-in-spain-on-the-non-lucrative-visa Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:39:18 +0100 do-i-have-to-pay-tax-in-spain-on-the-non-lucrative-visa Changes to entry rules to Spain, higher financial requirements for Spain's main visas, tens of thousands to get new residency documents and Spanish citizenship - there are lots of changes in store for foreigners in Spain next year. https://www.thelocal.es/20251223/listed-visa-residency-and-citizenship-changes-in-spain-in-2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:01:19 +0100 listed-visa-residency-and-citizenship-changes-in-spain-in-2026 Moving to Spain is a dream for many US nationals who have fallen in love with 'España' and out of love with their own country, but which Spanish residency visa should Americans opt for depending on their circumstances? https://www.thelocal.es/20240228/listed-the-visa-options-americans-can-apply-for-to-live-in-spain Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:07:21 +0100 listed-the-visa-options-americans-can-apply-for-to-live-in-spain The Spanish government is considering implementing a new system to prevent criminal groups from selling immigration office appointments to desperate foreigners. https://www.thelocal.es/20251229/spain-eyes-new-way-for-foreigners-to-avoid-cita-previa-appointment-scam Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:40:24 +0100 spain-eyes-new-way-for-foreigners-to-avoid-cita-previa-appointment-scam The Spanish government has proposed a mutual work visa exemption scheme with the United Kingdom in a bid to bypass post-Brexit bureaucracy and boost economic relations between the two countries. https://www.thelocal.es/20251212/spain-proposes-short-stay-work-visa-exemption-scheme-with-uk Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:49:50 +0100 spain-proposes-short-stay-work-visa-exemption-scheme-with-uk Will foreigners in Spain with non-lucrative visas and those applying for one in 2026 have to show a higher amount of savings and passive income to have the right to live here? A recent vote in the Spanish Congress has almost certainly decided this. https://www.thelocal.es/20250207/will-the-financial-requirements-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa-change-in-2025 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:02:02 +0100 will-the-financial-requirements-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa-change-in-2025 Spain consistently comes out on or near the top of many worldwide digital nomad rankings, but is the situation here really as good as it's made out to be? https://www.thelocal.es/20251203/is-spain-really-that-good-for-digital-nomads Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:05:32 +0100 is-spain-really-that-good-for-digital-nomads