Alvaro
Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain
- 1,584 cases handled · 44 in this service
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: English
- Law, Jaén
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4.97(146 reviews)
EU Citizen Registration Certificate (Residency Certificate) in Spain
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who stay in Spain beyond a short visit register and receive the certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Unión. English-speaking registered lawyers help with the forms, documents and appointment.
About EU Citizen Registration Certificate (Residency Certificate) in Spain
The EU citizen registration certificate (certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Unión, also known as the EU residency certificate or CUE) is the document that records an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen as living in Spain. It is a registration, not a visa. English-speaking registered lawyers help citizens and their families prepare it. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “EU Residency Certificate (for EU Citizens)”.
Who registers and why
Citizens of an EU or EEA country, or of Switzerland, can move to Spain freely, but a stay beyond a short visit is registered. The certificate is asked for by banks, employers, health services and other offices, and it supports later steps such as permanent residence or citizenship. British citizens fall under a different regime; see TIE for UK citizens.
What registration is based on
The rules look at why the person is in Spain: work, self-employment, study, or enough own money and health insurance to live without working. Family members can be included, with proof of the relationship and, where relevant, dependency. Non-EU relatives of an EU citizen follow a related family-member procedure, and for other family routes see family reunification.
How it usually goes
The application (form EX-18) is filed in person with a valid passport or national ID, proof of the basis for registration and proof that the fee was paid, at the foreigners' office or police station dealing with registrations, normally after an appointment. A lawyer checks the documents, books the appointment, attends or represents the client and follows up until the certificate is issued. A NIE number is shown on it.
Questions and answers
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Staying beyond a short visit has to be registered, and not doing so can cause problems later.
Is the certificate the same as a TIE card?
No. The TIE is a card for non-EU residents; EU citizens receive the registration certificate. See TIE card for non-EU cases.
Do I need money in the bank to register?
Only if you register as someone living on own means. Workers, self-employed people and students show their work or enrolment instead.
Can my non-EU spouse or children register?
They can request a family document linked to your registration. A lawyer checks the relationship papers and the route.
What if my situation changes?
Changes such as leaving work or moving province can affect the registration. A lawyer can say what, if anything, must be reported.
21 lawyers who provide EU Citizen Registration Certificate (Residency Certificate) in Spain
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Rosa
Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain
- 1,612 cases handled · 30 in this service
- 17+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of the Balearic Islands
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4.98(162 reviews)
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Inma
Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain
- 910 cases handled · 27 in this service
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law
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4.95(59 reviews)
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Inma
Lawyer · Valencia, Spain
- 716 cases handled · 20 in this service
- 18+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Valencia
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4.99(56 reviews)
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Domingo
Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- 372 cases handled · 16 in this service
- 19+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Salamanca
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4.94(28 reviews)
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María-José
Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain
- 691 cases handled · 14 in this service
- 22+ years in practice
- Speaks: English
- Law, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - Campus Elche
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4.98(53 reviews)
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Raffaele
Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain
- 1,553 cases handled · 12 in this service
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
- Spanish Law; Italian Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Università degli Studi di Milano
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4.90(38 reviews)
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Rafael
Lawyer · Seville, Spain
- 204 cases handled · 12 in this service
- 31+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Seville
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4.81(27 reviews)
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Angela
Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain
- 381 cases handled · 8 in this service
- 27+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Business and Company Administration, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE)
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5.00(30 reviews)
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Juan Ignacio
Lawyer · Vera, Spain
- 117 cases handled · 7 in this service
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Almeria
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4.93(21 reviews)
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Sabela
Lawyer · Vigo, Spain
- 250 cases handled · 6 in this service
- 17+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Santiago de Compostela
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4.96(29 reviews)
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Francisca
Lawyer · Gandia, Spain
- 469 cases handled · 5 in this service
- 21+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- University of Valencia
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4.83(35 reviews)
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Miguel
Lawyer · Oviedo, Spain
- 254 cases handled · 5 in this service
- 26+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Oviedo
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4.98(22 reviews)
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Francisco
Lawyer · Cadiz, Spain
- 136 cases handled · 5 in this service
- Speaks: English
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4.63(5 reviews)
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María
Lawyer · Estepona, Spain
- 184 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English
- Law, University Granada
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4.60(5 reviews)
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Roberth
Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain
- 64 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish, French
- Law, University of Barcelona
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5.00(1 review)
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Juan
Lawyer · Madrid, Spain
- 164 cases handled
- 10+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Degree in Law, Deusto University (Bilbao, Basque Country)
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4.86(7 reviews)
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Daniel
Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain
- 137 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, French
- Law, UIB
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5.00(5 reviews)
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María Luz
Lawyer · Marbella, Spain
- 24 cases handled
- 3+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law Degree, University of Granada
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5.00(2 reviews)
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Pablo
Lawyer · Granada, Spain
- 11 cases handled
- 21+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English, French
- Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada
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Ramon
Lawyer · Almeria, Spain
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Almeria University
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— Jessie27 Oct 2021 -
Her English was impeccable and she answered every email very quickly. Our Spanish residency application came at a very difficult moment, when Covid travel restrictions applied, and I wrote to her countless times in a panic that we would never finish it. She stayed patient, knowledgeable, reassuring and informative throughout. When we met at the Immigration Centre she was friendly yet professional. I cannot judge the value for money, as I had no idea what this process should cost.
— Helen29 Sep 2021 -
She was fantastic all the way through my application for Spanish residency. Whenever I had a question she was just a phone call or a WhatsApp message away, and she did more than I expected to keep everything running smoothly. I was completely satisfied with the result. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor.
— Antony02 Sep 2021 -
I was extremely pleased with the whole service.
— Rex02 Jul 2021 -
Excellent, professional work from the lawyer and his team, and I am completely satisfied. I valued his careful eye for detail and would warmly recommend him.
— Paul30 Jun 2021 -
The lawyer saw my residency application through to a positive result. The process felt long and frustrating to me, and I kept emailing and phoning to check that I had not been lost in the immigration system. He was patient with me and always picked up the phone or replied to my emails. I am very satisfied with how it ended, and for any other matter where I need a lawyer I would definitely turn to him again.
— Sharon10 Jun 2021 -
The lawyer assisted me with numerous time-sensitive legal issues concerning my residency status in Spain after Brexit. Not only did he fix every issue I brought to him, he did it all in a timely manner and at a very reasonable cost. His flexibility in handling legal matters is impressive, and even more so because it was all completed during the Covid-19 era, when normal meetings and appointments are incredibly hard to organise. His English was perfect and the service excellent. I would recommend him to any of my friends and colleagues, and will seek his legal advice again if needed.
— Alex09 Jun 2021 -
He made a difficult process relatively easy and advised me at every stage. A very pleasant, friendly man, and his English was perfect.
— Shirley03 May 2021 -
A very competent lawyer, charmingly helpful, punctual and professional.
— Joyce27 Apr 2021 -
The process I needed took a long time, but the lawyer kept me informed at every stage and about every requirement. He is a very helpful and polite man, and I was fully satisfied with the result. I will recommend his services to anybody.
— Barnaby19 Mar 2021