FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Could I ask questions to the lawyer before hiring?
We only work as previous booked appointment.
Do I have to pay for the first consultation?
Yes, the first consultation is a paid service. During this session, we provide you with detailed legal information tailored to your situation.
By the end of the consultation, you will have a clear understanding of:
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Your legal options in Spain
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Your rights and obligations
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The estimated total cost of the procedure
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The step-by-step process involved
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The most commonly required documents
This ensures you are fully informed before deciding how to proceed.
How can I schedule a first consultation?
To schedule your first consultation, we kindly ask you to:
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Send us a copy of your passport
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Complete our client details form
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Make the consultation payment, as agreed at the time of booking
These steps can be completed easily via email or mobile.
Once we receive the required documents and payment, we will confirm your appointment.
How does the meeting work if I am in Seville?
If you are in Seville, you just need to inquire about the current cost and the available dates for your appointment.
How do I pay at the office?
If you visit our office, we accept payments in cash, via bank transfer, Bizum, or PayPal at the time of the meeting.
What if I am unable to go to the office for the meeting?
The consultation can be organized online through Google Meet or another platform. We will schedule the appointment for you.
Can I still use your services if I am in a remote area?
As long as you have access to a reliable internet connection, my legal services are available to you. All aspects of my legal services can be provided online. Living in a remote area will not affect the quality of service I can offer.
What is included in the first consultation?
The first consultation includes a 60-minute meeting with a lawyer who will:
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Provide a general overview of the procedure
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Review and analyze your specific case
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Offer legal advice on how best to proceed
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Answer your general questions
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Outline the estimated costs, timeline, and key requirements involved
This session is designed to give you a clear understanding of your legal position and next steps.
What do I receive after the first consultation?
After the meeting, you will receive an email from the lawyer with a legal fee proposal contract, which you may choose to accept or not.
If you decide to hire us, the consultation fee you paid will be deducted from the legal fees for the procedure, and this will be reflected in the invoice.
When will I receive the full list of required documents for my procedure?
You will receive the full list of required documents once you formally hire my legal services and pay the first installment of the agreed fee.
What is included in a relocation legal package service?
Our relocation legal package is designed to provide full support for individuals or families moving to Spain. It includes:
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Initial legal consultation to assess your situation and needs
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Immigration services, including residence permit applications or visa.
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Review and guidance on required documentation, including sworn translations and apostille procedures
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Legal representation before Spanish authorities
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Assistance with obtaining your NIE (Foreigner Identification Number)
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Advice on tax residency and other legal obligations
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Support with local registrations, such as empadronamiento (town hall registration)
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Guidance on accessing healthcare, opening a bank account, and other practical matters
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Ongoing legal support throughout the relocation process
- Legal assistance to buy a property or rent a property in Spain under request and it will value the cost.
Our goal is to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible, ensuring you are legally protected and well-informed every step of the way.
How is the payment plan structured?
The payment is divided into two stages: 50% of the legal fee plus 21% VAT is required to begin the work. The remaining 50% plus VAT is due before submitting your file to either the consulate or the immigration office.
Are immigration taxes included in the lawyer’s legal fees?
No, immigration taxes are not included in the lawyer’s legal fees. The legal fees only cover the lawyer’s work, as specified in the legal fee contract.
Is required to pay any other extra cost to the lawyer?
Not the lawyer fee is explained clearly at the contract, however if you wish that the lawyer pay in your name the immigration taxes or other cost like translations cost or any other that you need asssistance with, the lawyer will be glad to help but you need to pay the amount to the lawyer to be able to pay them in your name to administration or others.
Could the lawyer translate for me the documents?
Not the lawyer is not an official translator.
The lawyer could explain you anything that you need by phone in Spanish or English. But, if you need in your procedure a juror translator you need to pay the cost of the juror translator service. However, the lawyer work closely with professionals and realiable translators to help you with the procedure and get advantage of the experience.
Could the Lawyer help me to find an insurance in Spain?
Yes, any of the legal service may be included the assistance to find an insurance in Spain that you require.
You could be free to choose that one or the one you find.
It is only an extra help to make the procedure easier.
Could the lawyer apply for my NIE in my name if I am not in Spain?
Yes, if you are buying a house in Spain the lawyer could apply in your name for your NIE but you will need to complete some formalities required to be able to get it done. As well you need to grant POA to the lawyer.
Can the lawyer submit my application at the consulate in my home country?
No, the application at the consulate must be submitted directly by the applicant.
However, the lawyer will provide full legal assistance to ensure you are properly advised and guided throughout the process to achieve the best possible outcome.
Can the lawyer submit my residence permit application in Spain?
Yes, the lawyer can submit your residence permit application in Spain on your behalf, provided you supply all the required documents.
We will handle the entire process and offer complete legal assistance, so you are fully informed about the necessary steps, documents, and estimated timelines.
Does hiring an immigration lawyer guarantee a favourable result?
No, hiring a lawyer does not guarantee a favourable outcome, as public administrations do not always apply the law consistently or correctly.
However, a lawyer’s role is essential to:
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Ensure your case follows the correct legal procedure
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Develop a strong legal strategy
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Prepare alternative plans (Plan A, B, and C) in case adjustments are needed
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Prevent common mistakes that could delay or harm your application
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Review every step and protect your rights throughout the process
Even when the administration makes errors or issues an incorrect decision, your lawyer will be there to respond effectively and defend your interests.
What happens if I have paid the full legal fee and my application is rejected?
As explained, legal fees cover the professional services provided by the lawyer — not the final result, which ultimately depends on the decisions made by the public administration.
A lawyer cannot guarantee an outcome, but offers their experience, legal knowledge, and deep understanding of the process to give your application the best possible chance of success.
If your application is rejected:
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The lawyer will explain the reasons for the refusal and outline the possible next steps.
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These next steps (such as an appeal or reapplication) are not included in the original service, and you are free to decide whether or not to proceed.
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If you choose to appeal the decision, the lawyer will inform you of the legal costs and process involved.
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Alternatively, you may choose to submit a new application with additional documentation or adjustments. In that case, the lawyer will advise you accordingly to help avoid delays and reduce overall costs.
Our priority is to guide and support you at every stage, even when the administration does not act as expected.
Do I need a lawyer to apply for a visa to Spain?
It is not compulsory, but immigration is a fundamental right, and being improperly advised or informed can significantly impact your life.
Each case is different, and only an expert immigration lawyer registered in Spain can provide comprehensive assistance throughout the procedure, helping you avoid mistakes that could lead to your application being rejected.
As mentioned before, the administration may make errors, and only a lawyer can identify those mistakes and know how to resolve them.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a property in Spain?
It is not compulsory but making such big investment in your life and assume all the risk of loosing all your money by not taking cautions of being rightly advised.
Only an expert real estate registered lawyer will protect your rigth in a purchase or sale in Spain.
Does the lawyer do the same job of a Notary in Spain?
Not at all. The lawyer will accompany you during the all purchase procedure untill the property is fully registered in your name.
The Notary will only provide the Title deeds to change the property in your name as it is formality required in Spain to be the owner of the property.
Could the lawyer draft my purchase contract ?
Yes, the lawyer will draft your purchase contract and negotiate with the other party in your favour.
How do I know all the cost of a purchase in Spain?
The lawyer will prepare a list of cost before the purchase for you to know in advance.
How do I know all the monthly cost of my property in Spain?
The lawyer will prepare all the information for you as part of the Due Diligence of the property?
Is included the Due diligence of the property if a hire the conveyance legal service?
Yes, all our conveyance legal service includes full due diligence of the property before to sign any contract.
What are the formalities to buy a property in Spain?
The lawyer will provide all the information about your case in the first consultation meeting and you will receive an email with all the steps required and cost of each part.
Could the lawyer prepare an Spanish Will for me in double language?
Yes, we prepare Spanish Wills in double language for our clients and provide full legal assistance required to be formalise it.
I am not in Spain at the moment, could the lawyer collect my residence card for me?
Not, the lawyer could not collect it. This is personal, ony the applicant collect the residence card by fingerprint step.
I do not know how to collect my residence card in Spain, could I have assistance with it?
Yes, the lawyer normally provide this service included in the visa procedure or any residence permit procedure in Spain.
But, as well if you only require this step it could be organise for you.
Could the lawyer help me, if I I live in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia or any other city ?
Yes, the lawyer could work all Spain included islands as we are fully recognised to work in all Spain as Spanish barrister.
I am planning to buy a property and apply for visa after, could the lawyer revise my situation?
Yes, the lawyer could organise a first consultation before to buy a property and before to make any move to provide all the right information.
Could the lawyer assist me to get documents in my country?
The lawyer could get documents in Spain, however due to the large experience could share with you tips and provide some assistance on how to get documents from your own country.
I have to get a medical certificate done, could the lawyer assist me with that?
Yes, the lawyer normally send a sample to all the clients in the visa or residence procedure and if they are in Spain the lawyer schedule the appointments and procedure for the clients.
Can you get residency in Spain if you buy property?
Yes, you could apply for residency by investment or Golden visa in Spain.
But they are separate procedure.
Once is the purchase procedure and the other is the Golden visa procedure.