Spanish visas for Australians
Moving to Spain from Australia? Let’s make it simple.
Clear, honest guidance on Spanish visas and residency for Australians — from a licensed Spanish adviser working between Australia and Spain. We know Australian paperwork, we keep your hours, and we handle the Spanish side.
Made for Australians
We know Australian paperwork — and exactly how Spain reads it.
Australian documents
AFP National Police Checks, DFAT apostilles, birth and marriage certificates from each state registry — we tell you exactly which version Spain accepts.
Super, savings & income proof
How to show superannuation, Australian bank statements, payslips and ABN invoices so Spanish officials read them the way you intend.
Consulate or in-Spain filing
We help you decide whether to apply through the Spanish consulate before you fly, or after arriving in Spain — whichever is faster for your visa.
Plain English, start to finish
Clear explanations at every step, in English or Spanish. You’ll always know what comes next and why.
Visa options
Your route to living in Spain
Not sure which one fits? Start with the one that sounds most like you — each guide explains who it’s for in plain English.
The long-term goal
Becoming a Spanish citizen
Every visa above can lead to a Spanish passport — and with it, the right to live and work anywhere in the EU. The time it takes depends on your background.
Read the citizenship guide- 10 yrs
- Standard route for most Australians
- 2 yrs
- Born a citizen of a Latin American country, Portugal or the Philippines
- 1 yr
- Married to a Spaniard, or a Spanish parent or grandparent
How it works
From your couch in Australia to your piso in Spain
- 1 A free 15-minute chat We get to know you, your plans and your ideas, and point you to the right visa.
- 2 Your Australian checklist A document list written for Australian paperwork, with the order to request things in.
- 3 We translate & file Sworn translations, forms and lodgement — at the Spanish consulate in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne, or in Spain.
- 4 Arrive & settle Help with your padrón, TIE card and first steps once you land.
Meet your adviser
Bo Saldana — I've made the move myself.
I'm a Gestor Administrativo Colegiado, licensed in Spain to advise on and lodge immigration applications. I've been travelling the world since 2007 and have built a life in Peru, Spain and Australia — so I know both the paperwork and the emotional side of starting over.
Today I split my time between Australia and Spain, which means I can sit down with you in your time zone and then handle your file on the ground in Spain.
Questions Australians ask us
How do I move to Spain from Australia?
Start by choosing the visa that matches your situation: remote work, retirement, study, a working holiday, or family. Australians can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180, but living there needs a visa or residence permit.
Can I keep working for my Australian employer from Spain?
Often yes, through the Digital Nomad Visa, as long as your employer is outside Spain and you meet the income and experience requirements.
My partner is Spanish. Can I live in Spain?
Yes. Since May 2025 there’s a dedicated 5-year residence permit for partners and family of Spanish nationals, with full work rights.
Do I have to apply at the Spanish consulate in Australia?
It depends on the visa. Some must be lodged in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra before you leave; others can be applied for once you’re in Spain.
Can Australians become Spanish citizens?
Yes. Most Australians can apply after 10 years of legal residence in Spain, or after just 1 year if married to a Spaniard. You’ll need to pass the DELE A2 Spanish exam and the CCSE civics test.
Is a Gestor Administrativo like a MARA agent?
In practice, yes. A Gestor Administrativo Colegiado is a regulated professional in Spain authorised to advise on and lodge immigration applications with the Spanish authorities.
What about tax in Spain and Australia?
Living in Spain more than 183 days a year usually makes you a Spanish tax resident. We don’t give tax advice, but we work with a partner tax adviser who knows both systems.
Is the information on this website legal advice?
No. Everything here is general information to help you understand your options. For advice on your own situation, speak with a qualified professional.
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk it through.
A free, relaxed 15-minute chat in Australian hours, so we can get to know you and understand your plans and ideas. From there, we’ll point you to the route that fits.
Prefer email? Write to info@migravisas.com