Where clients get caught out
Most refusals are not about the relationship or the money itself, but about how they are proved: documents without apostille, bank statements without the right balances or an insurance policy with co-payments. Preparing the file properly is what decides the result.
Residence routes we handle in Mallorca
| Your situation | Route |
|---|---|
| Married to or registered partner of an EU citizen | EU family member residence card |
| Married to or partner of a Spanish citizen | Residence as family of a Spanish citizen |
| Living on savings, pension or rents | Non-lucrative residence |
| Working remotely for foreign clients | Digital nomad visa |
| EU citizen moving to Mallorca | Registration certificate |
| After years of residence | Long-term residence and Spanish nationality |
From application to residence card
We prepare the file, book the appointments, submit the application in Mallorca or at the consulate, answer any request for documents and accompany you to take fingerprints for your card (TIE).
Renewals and refusals
We handle renewals on time and appeal refusals, first administratively and then before the courts. See administrative law.
The NIE and practical steps
We obtain the NIE, the padrón registration and the social security number, so you can buy a home, open accounts and work where allowed. See NIE in Mallorca.
Example: residency and visas in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A Colombian woman married to a Spanish citizen had been told she needed an EU family card. Since May 2025 the correct route is residence as family of a Spanish citizen. We filed it from Mallorca and it was granted.
Our collaborators for residency and visas in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
Not sure where you stand? Ask before you sign
Tell us about your matter or send us the documents you have. A lawyer will explain the risks, the options and the cost before you commit to anything.
Questions about residency and visas in Mallorca
Which residence permit do I need for Mallorca?
It depends on your nationality, family and income; we compare routes with you.
Can my non-EU spouse live with me in Mallorca?
Yes, through the EU family card or the Spanish citizen family route.
Can I live in Mallorca without working?
Yes, with the non-lucrative residence, if you have sufficient means.
What if my application is refused?
It can be appealed within the deadlines stated in the decision.