Spanish immigration for British citizens
Moving to Spain from the UK
Explore the main immigration routes available to British citizens planning to live, work, work remotely, join family or establish themselves in Spain. Understand your options after Brexit and prepare your move with a clear immigration strategy.
Spain immigration for British citizens
Can British citizens move to Spain after Brexit?
British citizens planning to establish residence in Spain should identify the immigration route that corresponds to the purpose and duration of their stay.
The appropriate option can depend on whether you intend to work remotely, work for a Spanish company, establish a professional activity, live from independent financial resources or join qualifying family members.
Preparing the immigration route before relocation can help identify the supporting documents, financial evidence and procedural steps that may need to be organised while you are still in the United Kingdom.
Immigration routes
Visa and residence options for British citizens moving to Spain
Different immigration routes may apply depending on whether you plan to work remotely, live from independent resources, work in Spain, establish a business or relocate for family reasons.
Digital Nomad Visa
A route that may be relevant to eligible British professionals working remotely for companies or clients located outside Spain.
Explore Digital Nomad Visa →Non-Lucrative Residence
A residence option that may be relevant to British citizens with sufficient financial resources who intend to live in Spain without carrying out professional activity.
Explore Non-Lucrative Residence →Highly Qualified Professionals
Immigration assistance for eligible British professionals moving to Spain for specialised or highly qualified employment.
Highly Qualified Professionals →Self-Employment in Spain
An immigration route for British citizens who intend to establish an independent professional or business activity in Spain.
Self-Employment Visa →Family Immigration
Residence options may be available where the applicant has qualifying family relationships with Spanish citizens, EU citizens or legal residents in Spain.
Explore Family Immigration →Other Residence Permits
Other residence categories may be relevant depending on employment, studies, family circumstances or an applicant’s existing immigration status.
Explore Residence Permits →Post-Brexit planning
Important points for British citizens relocating to Spain
Moving to Spain now requires careful immigration planning based on the purpose of residence, professional activity, financial circumstances and family situation of the applicant.
Identify the correct route
Select the immigration category that corresponds to your actual professional, financial or family circumstances.
Prepare before leaving the UK
Certain supporting documents may need to be obtained or prepared before relocating to Spain.
Include eligible family members
Review whether spouses, partners, children or other qualifying relatives can accompany or join you.
Plan the next steps in Spain
Understand the application, documentation and procedures that may follow after establishing residence.
Documentation
Documents British citizens may need when moving to Spain
The exact documentation depends on the immigration route. Documents issued in the UK may also need to be prepared before being submitted in Spain.
Passport & identity
Valid identification, passport information and personal records normally form part of Spanish immigration procedures.
Professional evidence
Employment contracts, remote-work evidence, professional experience or business documentation may be relevant depending on the route.
Financial evidence
Certain residence categories may require evidence concerning income, savings or other financial resources.
UK-issued documents
Civil, professional or other documents issued in the United Kingdom may require apostille, legalisation or translation depending on the procedure.
How it works
Planning your move from the UK to Spain
Define your objective
Identify whether you plan to work remotely, work in Spain, live without working, establish a business or join family.
Review your circumstances
Analyse your professional activity, income, family circumstances and expected length of residence.
Prepare documentation
Identify the UK and international documents that may be required for the chosen immigration route.
Prepare the application
Organise the application strategy, supporting evidence and procedural steps for relocating to Spain.
Moving to Spain
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Frequently asked questions
Moving to Spain from the UK: common questions
British citizens can consider different Spanish immigration routes depending on the purpose and duration of their residence, professional activity, financial circumstances and family situation.
Eligible British remote professionals may be able to use an immigration route designed for international remote workers, subject to the applicable professional, financial and documentary requirements.
Certain residence options may be relevant to British citizens who intend to live in Spain without carrying out professional activity and who meet the applicable financial and documentary requirements.
Eligible family members may be able to accompany or join the principal applicant depending on the immigration route and qualifying family relationship.
Depending on the immigration procedure and document involved, documents issued in the United Kingdom may need an apostille, legalisation or official translation before being used in Spain.
Yes. Immigration planning can begin before travelling so that the proposed route, supporting documents and application strategy can be reviewed in advance.
Yes. Online consultations allow clients in the United Kingdom to review their circumstances and prepare their immigration strategy before relocating to Spain.
The appropriate immigration route depends on your purpose in Spain, employment or professional activity, financial resources, family circumstances and other relevant facts.
Planning to move from the UK to Spain?
Schedule an online consultation to review your circumstances, identify the Spanish immigration route that may apply and understand the documents and next steps for your move.