Spain is closer
than you think.
Spain offers clear legal routes to residence, whether you apply from Algeria or are already there. We prepare your file and support you through to the residence permit.
- One hour's flight from Algiers
- Schengen mobility
- An accessible language
Processing time: 1 to 4 months depending on the route Consular appointments need to be booked early

What we handle
Studies, work and change of status, from Algiers to the Spanish authorities
Why settle in Spain?
Spain makes sense for Algerians.
Proximity, an accessible language and several routes to residence.
Proximity
A short flight from Algiers or Oran: family stays close.
An accessible language
Spanish is quick to learn and also opens up Latin America.
Schengen mobility
A Spanish residence permit lets you move around the Schengen area.
An established community
North African communities in Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia.
Several routes
Studies, work, family reunification or regularisation on site.
Cost of living
More affordable than most of Western Europe.
Immigration routes
Three routes to legal residence in Spain.
We identify the one that matches your situation.
Student visa
Bachelor's, master's, language or vocational training: a legal base from which other statuses become possible.
What we handle
Choice of institution, admission, visa file, appointment preparation.
Work and residence permit
With a job offer, several categories exist: employees, highly qualified profiles, EU Blue Card.
What we handle
Eligibility check, employer documents, permit application.
Change of status on site
Already in Spain? Switching from student to employee, or regularising your situation, requires the right procedure at the right time.
What we handle
Analysis of your current status, choice of procedure, file and deadlines.
Not sure which route fits your profile?
Request an assessmentSpecifics in Spain
The Spanish procedure has its requirements. We prepare you for each one.
Consular appointments in Algeria, the Oficina de Extranjería in Spain, sworn translations, legalised civil documents and proof of resources: every document must be ready before the appointment.
Book my consultationQuestions we often get
- 01
“Do I need to speak Spanish for the visa?”
Not for the application. Some procedures require a basic level later on: we build it into your plan.
- 02
“Can I apply from Algeria?”
Yes. First study and work visas are applied for at the Spanish consulates in Algeria.
- 03
“What if I'm already in Spain?”
Some regularisation routes exist depending on your situation. Book a consultation so we can review it.
How it works
From Algiers to your Spanish residence permit.
A precise timeline, documents ready on time.
- 01
Choosing the route
Studies, work or change of status depending on your profile.
- 02
Documents
Sworn translations, legalisations and proof of resources.
- 03
Consular appointment
Submitting the visa file in Algeria.
- 04
Arrival and TIE
Fingerprints and residence card (TIE) at the police station.
- 05
Settling in
Empadronamiento, social security, bank and housing.
Frequently asked questions about immigrating in Spain
Yes, through studies, work, family reunification or, under conditions, regularisation on site.
Allow 1 to 4 months for a visa, plus appointment waiting times that vary with the season.
Not for studies. Yes for most salaried work permits.
Yes, through family reunification once your residence is established, or from the start for some skilled permits.
Consular fees, translations, legalisations and proof of resources. We prepare the full budget.
Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.
Free, by ISA
The documents this application requires
Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.
Create a CV tailored to your application
The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.
Create my CVRead the guide first
What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.
Read itCover letter
Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.
Write itNo account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.
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