What belongs under immigration and residence?

Residence permits and their renewal, visas, work permits, family reunification, a refused or withdrawn residence and citizenship. The rules are set by the country where you want to live, and your nationality matters too.

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Immigration and residence

Are you moving to another country, extending your stay, has your application been refused, or do you want your family to join you? The rules differ by country, by your nationality and by the purpose of your stay. A lawyer assesses which type of residence fits your situation, what is at stake and how to challenge a refusal. On LawBridge you can search for an independent lawyer in the country concerned and choose whom to contact.

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What belongs under immigration and residence?: Residence permits and their renewal, visas, work permits, family reunification, a refused or withdrawn residence and citizenship. The rules are set by the country where you want to live, and your nationality matters too.
Will LawBridge handle the matter for me?: No. LawBridge runs a search engine for lawyers. An independent lawyer you choose assesses the situation and provides the legal services, which are always paid.

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Spain

Residence permit in Spain for non-EU citizens: which route fits you

Citizens of countries outside the EU can stay in Spain for up to 90 days; to live there longer they need a residence authorisation. Spanish law offers several routes – work as an employee or self-employed, family reunification, family members of Spanish nationals, studies and, in exceptional circumstances, arraigo. The rules were rewritten by a new regulation in force since 20 May 2025, so a Spanish immigration lawyer checks which route fits your situation today.

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