RESIDENCE ROUTE

EU Registration

For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens moving to Spain to live, work or retire.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a visa — but they do need to register in Spain. We handle the registration and the practical documentation around it.

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Route snapshot

Best for: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens moving to Spain
Family: Separate route available for non-EU family
Work: Free to live, work or retire
Application: In-country registration after arrival

Qualitative summary only — the exact evidence your case needs is confirmed during the case review. Route data last reviewed: August 2026.

IS THIS ROUTE FOR YOU?

A simple test before you commit.

You are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen moving to Spain.
You plan to work, run a business, study or retire here.
You want the registration handled correctly the first time.
You have a non-EU partner or family member who needs their own residence route.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

What the route expects.

01EU, EEA or Swiss nationality
02A genuine basis for your stay — work, self-employment, study or sufficient means
03Suitable health cover where applicable
04Standard identity and civil documentation

Requirements are described qualitatively on purpose — official reference values and documentary details change. Your personalised checklist fixes the exact evidence for your case.

HOW OLEXPAT HANDLES IT

One file. Five steps. No guesswork.

01Reviewwe confirm which registration applies to your situation and what your non-EU family members may need.
02Documentsa personalised checklist of the identity, means and cover evidence for your registration.
03Applicationpreparation of the in-country registration after your arrival in Spain.
04Decisionwe follow the registration, respond to routine requests and keep you updated.
05Arrival / next stepsguidance on the registration certificate, local registration and the documentation that follows.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A defined scope, in writing.

Initial case review
Personalised document checklist
Legal review of your registration documents
Registration application preparation
Submission support where within scope
Status updates while the registration is pending
Response to routine authority requests within the original application
Post-registration next-step guidance

PRICING

One published fee. No surprises later.

Prices shown include VAT where applicable. Government fees, sworn translations, apostilles, notarial costs and other third-party expenses are not included unless expressly stated.

€490

for the EU Registration scope described on this page

What can change the price?

FAQ

Questions we hear on this route.

Straight answers, in plain English. Anything case-specific belongs in a consultation.

No. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens have the right to live and work in Spain — but stays beyond a short period require registering with the Spanish authorities. That registration is what this service handles.

Yes — non-EU family members of EU citizens have their own residence route, which is usually more favourable than the general immigration routes. It is a separate application, and we can coordinate both together.

No — the EU registration is an in-country process completed after your arrival. We prepare everything in advance so the appointment and filing go smoothly.

Not necessarily. Registration can be based on employment, self-employment, study or sufficient means with suitable health cover. We confirm which basis fits your situation.

Standard identity and civil documentation plus evidence for your basis of stay. After the case review you receive a personalised checklist — no guessing.

FROM THE BRIEFING

Not sure this is your route?

Talk it through before you file anything.

A consultation confirms whether this route fits your situation — and what your application will actually need.

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