Many people put off the dream of residency out of fear of unknown costs. Or conversely — they underestimate the real budget for relocating. I'm starting a series of posts sharing real experience and expenses of my clients.

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Case: Family (husband + wife). Applying from within Spain (on visa-free entry). Starting data: Sole proprietor (FOP) in Ukraine, contracts with the USA and Ukraine (combining income to meet the threshold). Entry by car.

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• 1. Document preparation (with apostilles)
• 2. Sworn translation (Traducción Jurada)
• 3. State fee (Tasa)
• 4. My work: €700 (price valid for orders placed before 01.11.2026).

What's included in my support?

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Total cost: ≈ €1,900

But!

• Payments are made gradually; my fee is due after receiving a positive decision.
• Timeline: from first contact to document submission: 47 days (46 days to prepare Ukrainian documents) + 29 calendar days (waiting for the decision). Remember: once you submit your documents, you receive an official acknowledgement and are legally present in Spain, even if your visa-free days have run out. </aside>