How to Immigrate to Spain from Ukraine – Legal Guide for Ukrainians

Why Ukrainians Are Moving to Spain

Spain is one of Europe’s most welcoming countries for Ukrainian nationals. Whether you’re seeking stability, family reunification, better opportunities, or escaping conflict, Spain offers both humanitarian and standard immigration routes.

At Borderless Lawyers, we guide Ukrainian citizens through every legal step—visa, asylum, residency, and family unification—while providing support in your language.


🛂 Legal Pathways from Ukraine to Spain

There are several legal immigration options depending on your situation. These include:

  • 🕊️ Temporary Protection (Asylum/Humanitarian Residency)

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Reunification

  • 🎓 Student Visa

  • 💼 Work Visa

  • 💻 Digital Nomad Visa

  • 🏖 Non-Lucrative Visa

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 EU Family Member Residency (for mixed-status families)


🕊️ Temporary Protection for Ukrainians

✅ Who Qualifies?

Ukrainians fleeing war, persecution, or danger may qualify for Temporary Protection Status (TPS) under Spain’s emergency provisions.

🛡️ Benefits:

  • 🛂 Legal residence in Spain (initially for 1 year, renewable)

  • 🏥 Access to free healthcare

  • 💼 Work authorization

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Right to education and family reunification

  • 💳 NIE and TIE card issued without standard visa requirements

📍 How to Apply

  • In Spain: Application can be made at police stations or immigration offices

  • Required: Ukrainian passport or ID, and entry records (even informal ones)

Borderless Lawyers offers urgent assistance for TPS applications and appeals.


🔁 Long-Term Options Beyond Temporary Protection

Ukrainians living in Spain under temporary protection may later transition to long-term residence via:

  • 🧑‍🏫 Study or work visa

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family reunification

  • 🧾 Modified humanitarian residency after expiration

  • 🇪🇸 Spanish citizenship (eligible after 2 years of legal residence for Ukrainians)


🔍 Alternative Spanish Visas for Ukrainians


💻 Digital Nomad Visa

For remote workers with contracts or freelance income

  • 💶 Minimum income: approx. €2,650/month

  • ✅ Ukrainian residents or citizens abroad may qualify

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Include spouse and children

  • 🛂 Leads to long-term residency and EU mobility

  • ⚖️ Must have no criminal record


🏖 Non-Lucrative Visa

Ideal for retirees or people with passive income

  • 💶 Show ~€2,400/month in income or savings

  • ❌ No work permitted under this visa

  • 📅 Renewable and leads to permanent residency

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Dependents can be included

  • 🏠 Must stay in Spain for majority of the year


💼 Work Visa

For Ukrainians with a Spanish job offer

  • 📄 Employer initiates the application

  • 💼 Roles must be on Spain’s shortage list or be highly skilled

  • ✅ Legal residence and full work authorization

  • 🔁 Can transition to long-term residency


🎓 Student Visa

For Ukrainian students enrolled in Spanish programs

  • 🏫 Proof of university or language school enrollment

  • 🏥 Health insurance and housing proof required

  • 💼 Part-time work allowed (up to 20 hours/week)

  • 🔁 Can modify into work or residency visa later


👨‍👩‍👧 Family Reunification

For Ukrainians joining family members legally residing in Spain

  • 🧾 Requires proof of relationship and sponsor’s residence permit

  • 🏠 Must show adequate housing and income

  • 🛂 Successful applicants get a dependent residence permit

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Children, spouses, and parents can qualify


📝 Required Documents (General Visa)

  • 🇺🇦 Valid Ukrainian passport

  • 🧾 Proof of income, job, or study (depending on visa)

  • 🏥 Private or public health insurance

  • 🧑‍⚖️ Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled)

  • 📄 Medical certificate

  • 🈂️ Certified translations (Traductor Jurado)

✅ We assist with apostilles, legalization, and certified Spanish translations.


👣 Process Timeline for Most Visa Routes


1️⃣ Legal Consultation

🎯 We assess your profile, residency status, and objectives to determine your optimal path to Spain.


2️⃣ Document Collection

📑 Our team gathers and prepares all required documents in compliance with Spanish legal and consular standards.


3️⃣ Application Submission

🛂 We file your visa or residency application at the appropriate Spanish consulate or immigration office.


4️⃣ Post-Approval Settlement

🏡 Upon arrival or approval, we assist with:

  • TIE (foreigner ID card)

  • City registration (empadronamiento)

  • Social security registration and healthcare


5️⃣ Renewals, Appeals & Citizenship

🔁 We handle renewals, visa category changes, appeals for rejected cases, and eventual citizenship applications (2 years for Ukrainians).


👩‍⚖️ Why Ukrainians Trust Borderless Lawyers

  • 🇪🇸 Based in Spain, serving global and Ukrainian clients

  • 🧭 Legal strategy tailored to your family and goals

  • 📝 Certified translation and document legalization

  • 🏛 Representation with Spanish immigration authorities

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bilingual support and compassionate guidance


🚀 Start Your Journey to Spain Now

Whether you are relocating to escape conflict, reunite with family, or build a new life, our immigration lawyers ensure a legal, compassionate, and structured path to Spanish residency.

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