19 articles · Sources checked in September and October 2026

For people from former CIS countries
without the confusion.

What applies to citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine: consulates, Schengen, apostilles, certificates and temporary protection.

Articles based on official sources: BOE, ministries, Generalitat. No individual legal review has been carried out.

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For people from former CIS countries9 min

Russian driving licence in Spain: no exchange, how to get a Spanish one

Russian licence in Spain: no exchange, 6 months after residence starts, fines up to €500, DGT exams for €94.05, theory language and Barcelona prep.

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Ukrainian driving licence exchange in Spain: DGT and temporary protection

Ukrainian licence exchange in Spain: A and B with no exams, €28.87 fee, no translation under temporary protection, after 6 months, DGT Barcelona steps.

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For people from former CIS countries8 min

Schengen for Russians in 2026: single-entry visas and residence plans

Schengen for Russians in 2026: who keeps multiple-entry visas under the decision of 6 November 2025 and the effect on Spanish residence and the DNV.

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For people from former CIS countries10 min

Spanish Consulate: Where to Apply from Russia and the CIS

A Spanish consulate takes applications by where you legally live. Which one covers Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, how to book, what to bring.

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For people from former CIS countries8 min

Ukrainians in Spain: how to switch from temporary protection to residency

Since 16 April 2026, holders of temporary protection in Spain can apply for arraigo and the DNV. What has changed, what is unclear, when a visa is needed.

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For people from former CIS countries8 min

Spanish residence permit for Belarusians: routes, consulate, documents

Spanish residency for Belarusians: the usual routes, Moscow consulate and Minsk visa centre, apostilled certificates, social security for employees.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Proof of income for a Spanish residence permit: what UGE accepts

UGE publishes no list of Russian forms. It wants payslips or invoices, a bank letter and an employer's letter. Which Russian documents cover each.

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For people from former CIS countries8 min

Spanish residence permits for Russians in 2026: which routes work

Spanish residency for Russians in 2026: which routes the law provides, where to apply, what differs for Russian citizens and which paths do not work.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Spanish visa from Kazakhstan: how to apply for a national visa

Kazakh citizens apply for a national visa at the Spanish Embassy in Astana by appointment; visa centres in Astana and Almaty take Schengen and study visas.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Temporary protection for Ukrainians in Spain: key questions

Temporary protection in Spain is extended until 4 March 2028. Who qualifies, how to apply, what changed on 31 July 2026 and what happens when it ends.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Can Belarusians get a residence permit in Spain?

Belarusians get Spanish residency on the general routes. The Minsk centre accepts visa papers, and an expired passport is accepted only within Spain.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Apostille on Russian documents for Spain: is it required?

Russian official documents for Spain need an apostille, not consular legalisation. Who issues the apostille in Russia and what to do about translation.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Where Russians apply for a Spanish visa: consulate or BLS

Russians file a Spanish Schengen visa at the consulate's visa centre, as do some national visas since 1 June 2026. Which consulate covers your region.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Single-entry Schengen visas for Russians: what it means for Spain

Decision C(2025) 7552: Russians in Russia get multiple-entry Schengen visas only as close relatives or transport workers. What it means for Spain.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min

Can Russian Citizens Get a Spanish Residence Permit in 2026?

Russians can get Spanish residency on general grounds, with no special regime. What differs: consulate visa, Schengen, documents. Checked 02.10.2026.

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For people from former CIS countries4 min

Remote work in Spain without a visa: the risks and the legal options

Remote work in Spain without a visa: foreigners need a work authorisation. The risks without one and which statuses allow work for a Russian firm.

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For people from former CIS countries9 min

Spanish nomad visa from Kazakhstan and CIS countries: where to apply

Spanish nomad visa from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Georgia: which consulate accepts it, Schengen, apostille, income and documents. As of 02.10.2026.

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For people from former CIS countries5 min