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Residence Permits in Spain and Europe, Visas — Even in Difficult Cases

A refusal in the past, income that is hard to document, a blank passport — that is a reason for a free case review, not for turning you away. Working remotely with citizens of Russia and the CIS: residence permits in Spain and four more European countries, Schengen and US visas, documents and settling in.

We take on difficult cases. The result is guaranteed by contract: payment in 3 stages 50–25–25, the final part due after the result. If the application is refused we refund our service fees — except government fees, translations and apostilles.

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Six practice areas, one firm

What we handle: from a first visa to citizenship

We are not tied to one country or one type of permit. If Spain's requirements are a difficult fit for your situation, we compare the conditions of neighbouring countries and propose the route with the strongest legal footing in your case.

Spain

Spanish residence permits

Digital nomad visa, non-lucrative residence, student residence, family reunification, renewals and the long-term path towards citizenship. We match the legal ground to your income, employment and family situation.

Europe

Residence in other countries

We arrange residence permits for Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, with filing available from Moscow, as well as Slovakia's digital nomad residence. Where Spain's criteria are too narrow for your circumstances, we compare these countries and manage your application at every stage, from preparing the file to the authority's decision.

Visas

Schengen and US visas

In-person and remote filing, reinforced application files, and reapplying after a refusal. We work with blank passports and with damaged visa histories alike.

Documents

Documents and legalisation

NIE and TIE, apostilles, sworn translations, recognition of foreign diplomas. We prepare the file to the standards of consulates and Spanish authorities, avoiding the errors that get documents sent back for rework.

Settling in

Life in Spain

Taxes, a bank account, mortgages and car loans, long-term rentals, health insurance, nursery and school places for children — we stay with you after the move, not just up to it.

Status

Citizenship and business

The route from a first residence permit to permanent residence and Spanish citizenship, plus company formation for those relocating through a business of their own.

The full catalogue covers more than sixty services — if you do not see yours here, describe your situation and we will point you to the right one.


Payment tied to results

One Turnkey Package, Paid in Three Stages: 50 / 25 / 25

50%Work beginsadvance payment
75%File submitted+25% upon filing
100%Permit granted+25% for the result

Stages and amounts are fixed in the contract before we start — no hidden fees. The diagnostic and cost estimate are free and non-binding: the first payment only happens once you decide to begin.

What the service includes

  • Route diagnostic and document assessment
  • Preparation of the complete file — apostilles, translations, application forms
  • Filing and communication with the government authority
  • Deadline tracking until your TIE resident card is issued
  • Legal support at every stage


What we do best

Think you would not qualify? Cases like these are our everyday work

We never tell you that you do not qualify. We take the situation apart and look for a lawful basis — and a country — whose requirements it actually meets. The final decision always rests with the consulate or the immigration authority, which is why we never promise approval. What we do instead is stand behind our own work with money.

“I have been refused a visa before and I am afraid to apply again”

Where the consulate issues a written statement of reasons, we request it; where none is given, we reconstruct the likely cause from your application form and document set. Then we build a new file that closes that specific gap: a previous refusal does not automatically bar a new application — the consulate assesses the new file on its merits, together with your history, which is exactly why we rebuild the file to close that gap.

How we handle applications after a refusal →

“I earn well, but I cannot prove it officially”

We work with the self-employed and with income from several sources: we assemble evidence from contracts, bank statements and tax returns and shape it into the format the consulate expects. If your income falls short of the legal threshold, we show you lawful ways to bridge the gap — with savings or a spouse’s income.

Income requirements for the digital nomad visa →

“My passport has no visas in it at all”

An empty passport makes a first application harder, but it does not close the door. We map the route step by step: first a Schengen visa backed by a reinforced file and a travel record, then a basis for residence. Our job is to make sure every file meets the requirements it will be judged against.

Schengen with a reinforced application file →

“I have had debts or a criminal record”

We check what will actually appear on your criminal record certificate and how your history reads under the rules of the country you are applying to. We gather the certificates and legal explanations, and where needed we choose a basis and a country where your particular case carries less risk.

Criminal record certificate: how to obtain one →

“I am over sixty and I do not plan to work”

There are residence routes with no work or age requirements — for example, the non-lucrative visa for people living on passive income. We add up your savings, pension and rental income, and find health insurance that accepts applicants of senior age.

Non-lucrative residence permit (NLV) →

“I am wary of paying remotely: you are in Spain and I am in Russia”

You receive and review the contract before any payment is made — it names our legal entity, sets out the stages of work and the refund terms. You never pay the full amount up front: payment is split into stages, and the final instalment is due only on results. How to pay from Russia or the CIS is something we settle at the free case review, before the contract is signed.

How we work with clients applying from Russia →

What “we guarantee the result” actually means

Our guarantee is financial, not rhetorical: we work under a contract, payment is split into stages, and the final instalment is due only once you have your result. If the authority refuses, we refund our service fees in full, minus only the actual costs paid to third parties — government fees, certified translations, apostille. That clause is written into the contract, and you see it before your first payment. The same rule applies across every service: for a residence permit the result is your resident card, for a visa it is the issued visa, for document services it is the completed document in your hands. The final payment always comes after the result.

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How We Work

STEP 1

Free case review

We identify the right residence route and tell you honestly whether it's realistic for your situation. No advance payment.

STEP 2

Contract and document list

We put the terms in writing. You see a clear checklist — no surprises.

STEP 3

File preparation

We check every document against the current Reglamento requirements and prepare translations and apostilles.

STEP 4

Filing and support

We help with the appointment, handle communication with the government authority, and track the status until a decision.

STEP 5

Receiving your TIE resident card

We see it through to the finish — the resident card in your hands.


Spain residence routes

Spain Residence Routes: Which One Fits Your Case?

Each route has its own legal requirements. Compare the thresholds — and if none seems to fit cleanly, that is a case for a free review, not a dead end.

DNV

Digital Nomad

For those working remotely for foreign clients or a foreign company.

income from 200% of the SMI (Spain's minimum wage) — we'll confirm the exact amount for the current year
More about the DNV →
NLV

Passive Income

For those with stable income and no employment activity in Spain.

passive income from 400% of the IPREM — we'll confirm the exact amount during the diagnostic
More about the NLV →
STUDY

Student Residence Permit

For studies, language courses, and university programs in Spain — with the right to work part-time.

enrollment + proof of funds and health insurance
More about studying →
BUSINESS

Business Route

Registering as self-employed (autónomo) or forming a company in Spain, an entrepreneurial project.

business plan + proof of startup funds
More about the business permit →
FAMILY

Family Reunification

For family members of a resident or citizen with a valid residence status.

a relative holding valid resident status
Learn more →


More than a residence permit

We stay with you after your residence permit is issued

We help you settle into life in Spain — from a bank account to taxes, housing, schooling for your children and the road to citizenship. All handled by one firm.

BANKING

Opening a bank account

A Spanish bank account for paying rent, taxes and everyday expenses.

More about bank accounts → →
TAXES

Taxes in Spain

Tax registration, filing returns and ongoing tax support for residents.

More about taxes → →
HOUSING

Long-term rental

Finding a home and securing a rental contract — essential for municipal registration and renewing your residence permit.

More about renting → →
CHILDREN

Nursery and school

Choosing and enrolling your children in a nursery or school when relocating as a family.

More about schools → →
INSURANCE

Health insurance

A policy accepted for residence permit applications and renewals.

More about insurance → →
CITIZENSHIP

The road to citizenship

A strategy for the years ahead: renewing your residence permit, moving to permanent residence and on to Spanish citizenship.

More about citizenship → →

Why clients trust us

Trust Built on Verifiable Facts, Not Pretty Numbers

Refund if refused

If the government authority refuses your application, we refund our service fees in full, except actual costs paid to third parties — government fees, translations, apostille. This term is put in writing before work begins.

A Spanish legal entity

ROSALINDA-SUPERIA S.L. is registered in Barcelona. You can verify the company in Spain's official companies registry: <a href="https://sede.registradores.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">sede.registradores.org</a>.

We work under a contract

Every commitment is set out in writing. You receive the contract before any payment — no verbal arrangements.

Final payment — for the result

The 50–25–25 scheme: you pay the last 25% only after your residence permit is granted. Our incentive is tied to your result, not just to filing the application.

Data protection under the GDPR

We are a personal data controller under the GDPR (EU 2016/679). We do not share your data with third parties without your consent.

Your case is handled personally by a lawyer

You correspond directly with the lawyer who runs your case — no call centre, no account managers, no hand-offs. You see this from the first message.

So when do I pay? In stages: 50% when work begins, another 25% once your file is prepared and submitted, and the final 25% when your residence permit is granted. Before the contract — only a free case review.
And if it's refused — do I lose my money? If the authority refuses, we refund our service fees in full, except actual costs paid to third parties — government fees, translations, apostille. That term is fixed in writing before we start, not after.
I run a sole proprietorship in Russia and my income is in rubles. Does that work? Ruble income can work — what matters is that it is backed by documents: contracts, bank statements, tax returns. At the free case review we will look at your paperwork and tell you which route it supports and where it needs strengthening.
How long will it take? It depends on the route and the region of Spain. During the free case review we will give you realistic timelines for your specific situation — no generic promises.

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  • The most likely route for your case
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Transparency instead of promises

FAQ

9 questions — straight answers, including the uncomfortable ones

How long does it take to get a residence permit?
Timelines depend on the route and the specific office. On a standard path, document preparation usually takes 3–6 weeks; in practice the authority reviews applications within 1–3 months, but that period is set by the government office and is not something we can promise. For the <a href="/en/dnv.html">digital nomad visa</a> filed from within Spain, the law allows around 20 working days with a positive administrative silence rule — this path is usually faster than consular routes. We prepare the complete file in advance and track the status at every stage. The earlier you start, the sooner you finish.
What exactly do you do — what are the stages?
We handle the entire journey: diagnosing your residence route, checking and preparing every document (translations, apostilles, forms), booking the filing appointment, communicating with the government authority, and tracking the status all the way to your TIE card. See the detailed breakdown in the "How We Work" section above.
How does payment work — how much and when do I pay?
We work under a contract with the Spanish legal entity ROSALINDA-SUPERIA S.L. (Barcelona), as a single turnkey package. Payment is split into three stages: a 50% advance when work begins, another 25% once your file is prepared and submitted, and the final 25% after your residence permit is granted. Only mandatory government fees, translations, and apostilles are paid separately as incurred. All terms are set out in the contract before we start. The free case review and cost estimate come with no obligations.
Do you guarantee residence permit approval?
Our guarantee is financial, not a promise made on the authority's behalf. We work under a contract, payment is staged and tied to results, and if the application is refused we refund our service fees in full, except actual costs paid to third parties — government fees, translations, apostille. The decision itself is made by the Spanish government authority, so no one can honestly promise approval: our guarantee is a contractual obligation, not a slogan. We take on difficult cases too — if we see risks during the free case review, we say so plainly and propose the legal route with the strongest footing in your situation.
What happens if the authority refuses my application?
A refusal is possible — the final decision always rests with the government authority, and we plan for it. If it happens, we analyze the reason: often it can be fixed — a documentation error or the wrong residence route. We help with the appeal or propose an alternative route. And the refund applies: we return our service fees in full, except actual costs paid to third parties — government fees, translations, apostille. This term is put in writing before work begins. No one can promise the authority's decision — what we do is make your file as strong as it can be.
How do I verify you are not a scam?
We are a Spanish legal entity, ROSALINDA-SUPERIA S.L., registered in Barcelona. We process data in compliance with the GDPR. All terms are set out in a contract you receive before any payment. You can verify the company's registration in Spain's commercial registry (Registro Mercantil).
Do you only work with Spain?
No. Spain is our core focus — from the digital nomad visa to permanent residence and citizenship. Beyond it we arrange residence permits for Italy, <a href="/en/vnzh-chernogorii.html">Montenegro</a> and <a href="/en/vnzh-horvatii.html">Croatia</a>, the <a href="/en/vnzh-kochevnika-slovakii.html">Slovak digital nomad permit</a>, <a href="/en/shengen-viza-udalennaya-podacha.html">Schengen visas</a> and the <a href="/en/viza-ssha-lichnaya-podacha.html">US visa</a>, along with documents, legalization and settling-in support. If you have not chosen a country yet, we will compare the options at the free case review and suggest the route with the strongest legal footing in your situation.
My case is complicated — is there any point in contacting you?
Yes. Complicated cases are a large part of our work: a past refusal, income that is hard to document, a non-standard family situation. Falling short of the formal requirements is not a verdict — it is a reason to examine the case: often the route was simply chosen wrong, the file can be strengthened, or a neighbouring country's conditions fit better. If you are dealing with a visa refusal specifically, see <a href="/en/shengen-viza-posle-otkaza.html">applying after a refusal</a>. Send us the details — the case review is free, and we will tell you honestly what we see, including the risks.
I live in Russia — how does the process work remotely?
Most stages can be completed remotely: consultations via messenger or video call, and documents exchanged digitally. You will need to be physically present in Spain at the filing stage — we explain in advance exactly when and how to prepare. Your data is processed under the GDPR and is not shared with third parties without your consent.

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