Do you speak English?

Yes. You can write to us and receive assistance in English throughout your case. Many of our clients are international students, digital nomads, highly qualified professionals and expat families living in or moving to Madrid.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Madrid?

It depends on the service. An initial consultation has a moderate cost and lets us analyse your case properly. Standard procedures such as arraigo, Spanish nationality or family reunification are usually offered with a fixed, closed fee. Administrative and judicial appeals require a personalised quote. You always receive a written quote before we start — no surprises.

Can you handle my case if I am not in Madrid (or not yet in Spain)?

Yes. Consultations can be handled remotely by phone, email or video call, and most immigration procedures before the Spanish authorities can be prepared and submitted with a power of attorney. We regularly assist clients who are still abroad and planning their move to Spain.

What is "arraigo" and can I qualify for it?

Arraigo is a set of roots-based residence permits for people who already live in Spain without residence status — based on time in the country plus work (arraigo sociolaboral), training (arraigo socioformativo) or family ties (arraigo familiar). Requirements are strict on proof of continuous stay and documentation, so a case review before filing significantly improves your chances.

My visa or residence application was refused. Can I appeal?

In most cases, yes — but deadlines are short. Refusals of visas, residence permits or nationality can be challenged through administrative appeals (recurso de reposición or alzada) and, if needed, before the courts. Send us the refusal as soon as you receive it so we can assess the strongest route within the deadline.

How long does the Spanish nationality process take?

After filing, resolution commonly takes one to two years depending on the case and workload of the Ministry. We prepare the file (residence record, exams, certificates, legalised and sworn-translated documents), monitor the file status and respond to any requerimiento so the process is not delayed unnecessarily.

Do you help with urgent cases — airport refusals or detention?

Yes. We provide urgent legal assistance for foreign nationals detained at police stations and courts, denied entry at Madrid–Barajas airport, or held at the Aluche immigration detention centre (CIE). Call us directly for urgent matters.

Immigration Lawyer in Madrid

English-speaking immigration lawyers in Madrid with 15+ years of experience: residence permits, visas, Spanish nationality, arraigo and appeals. Initial consultation with no obligation ☎ +34 606 24 60 75

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Vega Abogado is a Madrid law firm specialised in Spanish immigration law (extranjería), led by lawyer Secundino Vega with more than 15 years of experience. We assist international clients in English with every residence, visa and nationality procedure before the Spanish authorities — with rigour, clear communication and a written fixed quote before we start.

Madrid is where we work every day: the immigration offices (Oficina de Extranjería), the police stations for TIE appointments, the courts for appeals, Barajas airport and the CIE of Aluche. If you are an international student, a digital nomad, a professional relocating to Spain or a family member of a resident, we can take your case from first consultation to resolution.

Our immigration services in Madrid

Residence and work permits — initial applications, renewals, modifications (for example from student stay or humanitarian grounds to a work permit), long-term residency and the EU Blue Card for highly qualified professionals.
Student visas and stays — study permits, extensions (prórroga de estancia por estudios), post-study job-seeking visas and the switch from studies to residence and work.
Digital nomad and non-lucrative visas — international teleworkers and remote professionals moving to Spain, including renewals and family members.
Family reunification and family of EU citizens — bringing your spouse, children or dependent parents to Spain, and residence cards for family members of EU citizens.
Arraigo (roots-based residency) — sociolaboral, socioformativo and familiar: the main route to regularise your situation if you already live in Spain.
Spanish nationality — applications by residency, file monitoring, exams (DELE/CCSE) guidance and appeals against refusals or delays.
Appeals and judicial review — administrative appeals against refused visas or permits, expulsion orders and entry bans, and litigation before the Madrid courts.
Urgent assistance — detentions, airport entry refusals at Madrid–Barajas and the Aluche detention centre (CIE), available for emergencies.

Clear fees, in writing, before we start

We work with fixed, closed fees for standard procedures (arraigo, nationality, family reunification, renewals): you know the exact cost before we begin, in writing. Appeals and litigation are quoted case by case after reviewing your file. The initial consultation has a moderate cost and no obligation — it is a real case review by a lawyer, not a sales call, and if we believe your case is not viable we will tell you honestly.

Why choose Vega Abogado

15+ years focused on Spanish immigration law, with thousands of files resolved before the Madrid immigration offices.
English-speaking assistance during the whole procedure — documents explained, deadlines anticipated, no lost-in-translation surprises.
A real strategy, not just paperwork: we review viability before filing, because a badly prepared application costs months and often ends in refusal.
Direct communication with your lawyer and answers within 24–48 hours.
Transparent pricing: written fixed quotes for standard procedures.

If you prefer to read this information in Spanish, visit our home page in Spanish. To get started, call +34 606 24 60 75 or request a consultation — you can write your message in English.

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What our clients say

With more than 700 real Google reviews, Vega Abogado is one of the best-rated immigration law firms in Madrid — clients highlight the professionalism, the speed of the procedures, the personal attention and the support throughout the whole process.

Secundino Vega Cubillas

Secundino Vega, a specialist in criminal, penitentiary and immigration law, leads this Madrid law firm. The office works with a network of legal experts in labour, civil and commercial law, covering every procedural area. Immigration lawyers in Madrid with more than 15 years of experience: Spanish nationality, visas, arraigo (roots-based residency), residence renewals, long-term residency, family members of EU citizens, family reunification, students and minors. Administrative appeals (reposición, alzada) and judicial review. Emergency assistance for detained foreign nationals at police stations, courts, Madrid–Barajas airport and the Aluche detention centre (CIE).

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