Guia de Mudança
Mudar-se de Reino Unido para Espanha
Since Brexit, British citizens need a visa to live in Spain. The non-lucrative visa suits retirees and people with savings, and the digital nomad visa suits people keeping UK employers or clients. What is different from the UK: police certificates come from ACRO with an FCDO apostille, UK licences can be exchanged, and UK state pensioners can use the S1 for healthcare.
Atualizado em 1 de outubro de 2026
Resposta rápida
British citizens moving to Spain now need a visa: the non-lucrative visa (€28,800 a year in funds) or the digital nomad visa (200% of the Spanish minimum wage from non-Spanish work). Apply at the Spanish consulate in London or Edinburgh through its visa centre. Get an ACRO police certificate apostilled by the FCDO. The UK–Spain tax treaty applies once you become Spanish resident.
Em 1 de outubro de 2026
| Fato | Detalhe |
|---|---|
| Visitas curtas | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Marcações de visto | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Documentos | Aceita-se a apostila: o seu país faz parte da Convenção da HaiaFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Convenção de dupla tributação | Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigorFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Dupla nacionalidade | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Mínimo | 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI) a month, plus 75% of the SMI for the first family member and 25% for each further oneFonte |
O que muda a partir de Reino Unido
No more free movement
UK citizens can visit Spain for up to 90 days in any 180, but living there needs a residence visa. Time spent visiting counts against the 90 days, so plan scouting trips carefully.
ACRO certificate and FCDO apostille
Your criminal record certificate is an ACRO police certificate. Have it and your civil documents apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office, then sworn-translated into Spanish.
Healthcare and pensions
Holders of a UK State Pension can register an S1 form in Spain for state healthcare; most others need private insurance for the visa. The UK–Spain double tax treaty decides where pensions are taxed.
Driving licence
A UK licence can be exchanged for a Spanish one under the UK–Spain agreement once you are resident; check the current deadline after registering.
Vias abertas para si
Os valores são mínimos legais de fontes oficiais. As taxas oficiais são estimativas e mudam; os nossos honorários são orçamentados para o seu caso.
Digital nomad visa (international teleworking)
Remote employees and freelancers working mainly for clients or employers outside Spain.
- Mínimo
- 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI) a month, plus 75% of the SMI for the first family member and 25% for each further one
Non-lucrative residence visa
People with savings or passive income who will not work in Spain.
- Mínimo
- €28,800 a year (400% IPREM), plus €7,200 per dependant
Não sabe que via lhe convém?
Um consultor verifica a sua elegibilidade a partir de Reino Unido e responde num dia útil.
Passo a passo a partir de Reino Unido
Choose the route
Non-lucrative for retirement or living on savings; digital nomad for remote work for non-Spanish employers or clients.
Order documents
ACRO police certificate, birth and marriage certificates, then FCDO apostilles and sworn translations.
Show funds and insurance
Bank statements or income evidence, plus Spanish-valid private health insurance (or S1 evidence where accepted).
Apply in the UK
Book the Spanish visa centre appointment for the London or Edinburgh consulate, depending on where you live.
Register in Spain
Register your address, get your TIE, then exchange your driving licence and register with healthcare.
Documentos e legalização
Apostile em Reino Unido os documentos públicos (certidões de nascimento e casamento, antecedentes criminais, diplomas) e traduza-os com tradutor certificado quando o destino o exigir.
Normalmente precisa de um certificado de antecedentes criminais de Reino Unido e de qualquer outro país onde tenha vivido recentemente.
Onde pedir
Apply at the Spanish consulate responsible for your place of legal residence, or (digital nomad route) online through the UGE from inside Spain while you are there legally.
Impostos: o que verificar antes de se mudar
Convenção de dupla tributação: Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigor Listed on the Spanish Ministry of Finance treaty list (BOE 15/05/2014).
Informação geral, não aconselhamento fiscal. Os pontos fiscais desta página aguardam revisão por um especialista.
Consultores que falam a sua língua
Fale com alguém que conhece o processo a partir de Reino Unido.
- Marcus LeungHead of Asia PacificMandarin, English, Cantonese
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Fontes e revisão
Última atualização: 1 de outubro de 2026
- Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visas
- Spain UGE: international teleworkers (digital nomad) residence
- ACRO Criminal Records Office: police certificates
- GOV.UK: get a document legalised (apostille)
- GOV.UK: tax treaties
Partes desta página aguardam revisão pela nossa equipe jurídica; confirmamos cada ponto para o seu caso antes do pedido.
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Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa to live in Spain?
Yes. Since 1 January 2021, UK citizens need a residence visa to live in Spain, unless they were already resident under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Can I work for my UK employer from Spain?
Yes, on the digital nomad visa, if your employer agrees and Spanish clients make up no more than 20% of your work.
Where is my UK pension taxed if I live in Spain?
Under the treaty, most private pensions are taxed in Spain and UK government service pensions in the UK. Take tax advice for your case.
Can I keep using the NHS?
No, once you live in Spain. State pensioners can use an S1 in Spain; others need private cover for the visa.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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