- NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero): A unique identification number assigned to non-Spanish residents for administrative purposes.
- Residency: The legal status that allows an individual to live and work in Spain for an extended period of time.
- Empadronamiento: The process of registering as a resident with the local municipal office (Ayuntamiento) in Spain.
- Census Certificate: An official document issued by the local municipal office that confirms your empadronamiento and residency status in Spain.
- Spain Digital Nomad Visa: A special visa for remote workers or freelancers who work for companies based outside Spain.
- Oficina de Extranjería: Designated immigration offices in Spain responsible for processing immigration-related applications and requests.
- Ayuntamiento: The local municipal office in Spain responsible for empadronamiento and issuing census certificates.
- Long-term Visa: A type of visa that allows non-EU citizens to reside in Spain for an extended period of time, such as work, student, or non-lucrative visas.
- Health Insurance Coverage: A mandatory requirement for obtaining residency in Spain that ensures you have access to medical services during your stay, applicable to some.
- Criminal Record: A record of an individual's past criminal history, which may affect eligibility for certain visas and residency permits.