The definitive guide to documents for successfully moving to Spain

In this video, we explain which documents you should review before traveling to Spain, how to organize them correctly, and which mistakes can delay or complicate your residence application. We cover in detail: Why you should first confirm which permit you are going to apply for The importance of having a valid passport in good condition When you need a criminal record certificate Which civil certificates may be necessary: birth, marriage, civil partnership, or children’s birth certificates Which academic or professional documents you should prepare How to prove financial means depending on your permit What type of health insurance may be valid for residence When you need an apostille, legalization, or sworn translation How to organize digital copies and original documents before traveling Common mistakes when preparing documents from abroad If you are thinking about coming to Spain or you are already preparing your immigration process, at Balcells Group we can help you review your case and prepare your application correctly from the beginning. Book your consultation with our immigration lawyers here: 👉 https://live.vcita.com/site/7r2ags5gr... Use the code YOUTUBE10 and get a 10% discount on your next consultation. You can also contact us at: [email protected] Follow us for more content about immigration in Spain: Instagram:   / balcellsgroup   TikTok:   / immigrationlawyersspain   00:00 - Introduction: Why you must prepare your documents before traveling 00:36 - Meet Blanca Pàmies, Immigration Lawyer at Balcells Group 00:55 - Step 1: Confirm which residency permit you are applying for 01:15 - Passport Requirements for Spanish Immigration 01:41 - Criminal Record Certificate Guidelines 02:15 - Civil Certificates (Birth, Marriage & Family Ties) 02:50 - Academic & Professional Documents (Degrees & Employment Letters) 03:23 - Exclusive Discount for Your Legal Consultation (Code: YOUTUBE10) 03:41 - How to Prove Sufficient Financial Means 04:15 - Private Health Insurance vs. Travel Insurance 04:45 - Document Legalization: Hague Apostille & Sworn Translations 05:08 - Practical Tip: How to Organize Your Documents Digitally 05:36 - Next Steps: What to do once you arrive in Spain Subscribe to the channel to follow our series “Moving to Spain without making mistakes” and learn what you need to do before, during, and after your arrival in Spain.