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Real cases. Real moves. Better decisions.

Moving to Spain is more than a list of requirements. Court decisions, real relocation stories and independent data show what can go wrong, what careful preparation can change and why so many people still choose Spain.

Legal context for people planning a move — without the jargon.

ABOUT THESE STORIES

Case Notes are based on public judgments and public reports. They are not OleXpat client matters unless expressly stated. Names are omitted even when available in the source. Move Stories summarise publicly reported experiences and do not imply that OleXpat acted for the people involved. All content is general information and is not a substitute for advice on your individual circumstances.

FEATURE STORY

CURRENT STORY · LIFE IN SPAINCURRENT STORY

Why international talent keeps falling for Spain.

After spending several months living in Madrid, Chloë Grace Moretz has become the latest international name to describe just how much she enjoyed life in Spain.

EL PAÍS · 22 AUGUST 2026

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CASE NOTES

One missing page can change an application.

A Digital Nomad residence case reached the Madrid High Court after company evidence failed to prove one of the core requirements in the form and at the time required.

TSJ MADRID · SENTENCE 456/2026 · 4 MAY 2026

MOVE STORIES

The wrong visa can shape the whole move.

A long-term digital nomad who eventually settled in the Canary Islands described how having the wrong visa limited the flexibility he wanted for his family.

23 August 2026

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