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Practical guides and news about immigration and nationality in Spain.
Sworn translation for Spanish immigration: when you need one and who can do it
When Spanish immigration offices require a sworn translation, who can make one, how it differs from an apostille and the timing mistake to avoid.
CUE / green NIE in Mallorca: EU citizen registration certificate explained
The EU citizen registration certificate in Palma de Mallorca: documents by situation, fee, three-month deadline, and why it does not apply to British citizens.
Registering on the padrón in Palma de Mallorca: requirements and appointment
How to register on the Palma municipal register (padrón): documents needed, OAC appointments, and what to do without a rental contract in your name.
Criminal record certificate for Spain: apostille explained (2026)
Which criminal record certificate Spanish immigration asks for, apostille vs consular legalisation, sworn translation, validity, and the FBI and ACRO routes.
Spain immigration fees 2026: what every procedure costs
Official 2026 prices for the NIE, TIE, EU registration certificate and arraigo in Spain: exact amounts, which form to pay and common mistakes.
Arraigo social step by step: documents, requirements and timeline
How to file arraigo social in Palma: padrón, integration report, criminal record checks, the 790-052 fee and where to submit it. Practical guide.
NIE and TIE appointments in Palma de Mallorca: the complete guide 2026
How to book a cita previa for NIE, TIE and fingerprints in Palma: which office handles what, addresses, opening hours and what to do with no slots.
Arraigo in Spain 2026: the five routes explained
The five arraigo routes under RD 1155/2024: requirements, timescales and what they mean for British and other non-EU residents in Mallorca.
Spain’s 2026 extraordinary regularisation: now closed
The RD 316/2026 regularisation ran from 16 April to 30 June 2026 and was not extended. What it offered, who qualified, and which routes are still open now.
NIE, TIE and CUE (green NIE): the complete comparison
White NIE, TIE and CUE or “green NIE”: three documents constantly confused. What each one is, who it applies to, current fees and when you need two of them.
Frequently asked questions about the NIE and the TIE
We answer the most common questions about the NIE and the TIE: working without a TIE, what happens if your visa expires, losses, renewals and much more.
Getting your NIE number in Mallorca: the complete 2026 guide
How to get your NIE number in Mallorca: who needs it, the two ways to apply, documents, the €9.84 fee, the appointment and what to expect on the day.
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