Why Are Venezuelans Choosing to Move to Spain?
Spain remains one of the most accessible European countries for Venezuelans due to:
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✴️ Shared language and cultural ties
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✴️ Simplified residency paths for Latin Americans
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✴️ Faster route to Spanish citizenship (just 2 years of legal residency)
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✴️ Vibrant Venezuelan communities in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and the Canary Islands
Borderless Lawyers specializes in helping Venezuelans move to Spain legally, safely, and with long-term success.
🛂 Do Venezuelans Need a Visa to Move to Spain?
Yes. While Venezuelans can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days, any long-term stay (study, work, residence) requires a Spanish national visa and, eventually, a residency card (TIE).
📋 Best Visa Options for Venezuelan Citizens
🏖 Non-Lucrative Visa
Great for retirees or those with passive income
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💶 Show income of ~€2,400/month
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🏡 Must reside in Spain most of the year
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❌ No employment allowed in Spain
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👨👩👧 Family members can be included
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🔁 Renewable and leads to long-term residency
💻 Digital Nomad Visa
Ideal for remote workers employed outside of Spain
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💼 Work for non-Spanish companies or clients
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💵 Income threshold: ~€2,650/month
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👨👩👧 Family members eligible
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✅ Includes work authorization
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🔁 Renewable with path to permanent residency
🎓 Student Visa
For Venezuelans pursuing education or language studies
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📚 Accepted at a recognized Spanish institution
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💼 Can work part-time (20 hrs/week)
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🔄 Can later transition to a work or residence visa
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👨👩👧 Family reunification available after renewal
👨👩👧 Family Reunification
For Venezuelans with relatives already living in Spain legally
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🧾 Sponsor must be a resident or citizen of Spain
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📄 Must prove relationship, housing, and income
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🛂 Fast-track residency with access to healthcare and education
💼 Work Visa
For skilled professionals with a Spanish job offer
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🇪🇸 Spanish employer must initiate application
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💶 Salary must meet national standards
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🗂 Requires labor market approval (unless exempt)
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🔁 Leads to long-term residency and work authorization
📄 Required Documents (General Overview)
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🇻🇪 Venezuelan passport (valid 1+ year)
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🏡 Proof of housing in Spain
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💶 Financial proof or employment contract
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🏥 Private health insurance
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🧑⚖️ Background check (apostilled)
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🧾 Medical certificate
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📑 Certified Spanish translations (Traductor Jurado)
✅ Borderless Lawyers will handle all apostilles, translations, and official requirements.
🇪🇸 Special Advantages for Venezuelans
Venezuelans benefit from Spain’s Latin American immigration framework:
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⏱ Citizenship after just 2 years of legal residency
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❌ No requirement to renounce Venezuelan citizenship
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✅ Easier family reunification processes
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📝 Simplified naturalization exams
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🏛 Legal pathways designed for cultural integration
🧭 Step-by-Step Immigration Process from Venezuela
1️⃣ Immigration Consultation
🎯 We identify the visa that matches your goals—residency, work, family, or studies.
2️⃣ Document Collection & Translation
📄 We help gather all required documents, obtain apostilles, and translate them with certified professionals.
3️⃣ Visa Application
🛂 We prepare and submit your visa through the Spanish consulate in Caracas or another consulate handling Venezuelan applicants.
4️⃣ Arrival & Residency Card (TIE)
🏠 Once approved, we help you:
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Register your Spanish address (empadronamiento)
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Apply for your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)
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Obtain your NIE (tax ID)
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Enroll in healthcare
5️⃣ Renewal & Citizenship
🔁 We manage renewals and applications for Spanish citizenship after 2 years, including:
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🇪🇸 DELE (language) & CCSE (culture) exams
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📄 Civil registry process
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📑 Dual citizenship processing
⚖️ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
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✅ Specialists in Latin American immigration to Spain
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🌐 Spanish & Venezuelan lawyers on staff
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📍 On-the-ground support in Spain
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📑 Full document legalization & translations
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🤝 Transparent pricing and multilingual service
⚠️ Common Pitfalls to Avoid
🚫 Submitting incomplete documents
🚫 Not meeting financial thresholds
🚫 Not translating documents correctly
🚫 Overstaying visa-free entry while waiting for approval
✅ With Borderless Lawyers, your application is bulletproof and compliant from the start.
🚀 Begin Your Legal Move from Venezuela to Spain
With citizenship available in just two years and simplified legal channels, Spain remains one of the best destinations for Venezuelans seeking opportunity, safety, and a high quality of life.