Why So Many Mexicans Are Moving to Spain
Spain and Mexico share a deep linguistic and cultural connection. Thanks to favorable immigration policies for Latin American citizens, Mexicans enjoy one of the fastest routes to Spanish citizenship in the world — just 2 years of legal residency.
✨ Key Benefits for Mexicans:
-
🎯 Path to Spanish citizenship after just 2 years
-
🗣 Shared language & cultural familiarity
-
🎓 World-class universities for students
-
👨👩👧 Family-friendly immigration options
-
🛂 Access to EU travel and opportunities after residency
🛂 Do Mexican Citizens Need a Visa for Spain?
-
✅ Short stays (up to 90 days): No visa required for tourism or business
-
📝 Long-term stays (90+ days): Require a Spanish national visa depending on your purpose (work, study, retirement, etc.)
🧭 Visa Options for Mexican Citizens
💻 Digital Nomad Visa
For Mexicans working remotely for foreign companies.
-
💵 Must earn ~€2,650/month (can vary)
-
👨💻 Job must be based outside Spain
-
👪 Includes family members
-
🔁 Renewable, leads to long-term residency
-
📝 Time counts toward 2-year citizenship requirement
🏖 Non-Lucrative Visa
Ideal for retirees or financially independent individuals.
-
💶 Minimum income of ~€2,400/month
-
❌ No employment in Spain
-
👨👩👧 Family members can apply together
-
🛂 Renewable; eligible for Spanish nationality after 2 years
-
✅ Can transition to work visa later if needed
💼 Work Visa (with Spanish Job Offer)
For Mexicans offered employment in Spain.
-
📄 Employer initiates authorization in Spain
-
🧾 Includes employment contract, criminal background, health check
-
🏛 Apply at the Spanish consulate in Mexico City
-
🪪 Full work and residency rights once approved
🎓 Student Visa
For those pursuing education or training in Spain.
-
🎓 Enrollment in a recognized Spanish institution required
-
💼 Can work part-time (20 hours/week)
-
🔁 Renewable for duration of studies
-
🔄 Can switch to work visa later
-
📅 Doesn’t count toward the 2-year citizenship clock (unless changed to residency visa)
👪 EU Family Member Residency
For Mexicans married to or dependent on an EU citizen or Spanish national.
-
💍 Applies to spouses, registered partners, minor children, and dependent parents
-
✅ Quick and low-cost residency card
-
🛂 Full work rights in Spain
-
📆 Permanent residency possible in 5 years
📝 Required Documents for Mexican Citizens
📑 Depending on the visa type, you’ll typically need:
-
🇲🇽 Valid Mexican passport
-
🧾 Criminal background check (apostilled + translated)
-
🏥 Medical certificate (apostilled + translated)
-
💶 Proof of income, job offer, or school enrollment
-
📄 Health insurance (non-working visas)
-
🈂️ Certified Spanish translations of all documents
-
📝 Completed application forms + consular fees
✅ Borderless Lawyers helps you prepare, legalize, and submit every document correctly.
📍 Where to Apply in Mexico
Visa applications are made in-person at:
-
🇲🇽 Spanish Embassy in Mexico City
🕒 Appointments required; processing time ranges from 3 to 8 weeks.
👣 Moving from Mexico to Spain – Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Consultation & Strategy
We assess your personal and professional goals to choose the best visa.
2️⃣ Document Preparation
Includes:
-
Apostille of Mexican documents
-
Certified translations into Spanish
-
Financial documentation & forms
3️⃣ Consulate Application in Mexico
📅 Book your appointment and attend in-person
📦 Submit documents, fingerprints, and pay consular fee
4️⃣ Travel to Spain & Apply for TIE
Once approved:
-
🏠 Register your address (empadronamiento)
-
🪪 Apply for your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) within 30 days
-
🔁 Renew your card as needed
5️⃣ Apply for Spanish Citizenship (after 2 years)
Mexican citizens benefit from a special agreement allowing nationality after just 2 years of legal residency.
Requirements:
-
✅ Clean record
-
📝 Passed integration tests (DELE A2 + CCSE)
-
🕊 Demonstrated ties to Spain (housing, taxes, etc.)
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Submitting documents without apostilles or translations
🚫 Applying for the wrong visa type
🚫 Assuming student time counts toward citizenship (it doesn’t unless converted)
🚫 Not renewing your TIE or overstaying your visa
✅ Borderless Lawyers ensures you meet all deadlines and legal requirements.
👩⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Helps Mexican Clients
We’ve helped hundreds of Latin American clients (especially from Mexico) relocate successfully to Spain.
🌟 Our Legal Immigration Services:
-
📞 Personalized consultation with bilingual lawyers
-
📄 Full document preparation & translation
-
🏛 Representation before consulates & immigration
-
🔄 Support with renewals, appeals & family applications
-
🧾 Full citizenship preparation when eligible
🌐 Start Your Spain Immigration Process Today
Whether you’re moving for a better life, career, or connection to Spanish culture — we’ll guide you every step of the way.
📩 Book your confidential consultation now
🌎 Trusted by clients across Latin America
🛡 Spanish-speaking immigration lawyers