Guide · 01
How to obtain residency in Spain
Main residency types and where to start.
ReadYour lawyer in Spain · Madrid
Oxana Dubinina — immigration lawyer in Spain
I am a lawyer registered with the Madrid Bar Association. I advise and assist clients with residence permits, renewals, Spanish citizenship, family reunification and other immigration matters in Spain. Consultations are available in English, Russian and Spanish.
Registered with the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) · Madrid · Across Spain and remotely
Oxana Dubinina
Registered lawyer · Madrid
Key practice areas
Residence, digital nomad, family and property in Spain
Spain residence permits
Choosing the right legal route, reviewing documents and legal support with applications, renewals and changes of status.
Documents and timingDigital nomad visa Spain
Consular visa or UGE residence permit, employees and self-employed professionals, moving with your family.
Documents and timingFamily reunification
General regime for families of foreign residents, and separate procedures for family of Spanish and EU citizens.
Documents and timingProperty lawyer in Spain
Checking the property and owner, reservation and arras contracts, purchase, sale and rentals. Buying property does not by itself grant residence.
Documents and timingAbout
Oxana Dubinina
- Registered with the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)
- Spanish immigration and citizenship law
- English · Russian · Spanish
I am a lawyer in Madrid. I work across five areas: immigration, real estate, business, family law and education.
I have lived in Spain for many years myself and understand that documents alone are not enough — confidence, calm and the right strategy matter just as much.
My goal is not merely to file an application, but to choose the safest path for your specific situation.
Services
How I can help
Full legal support across every type of immigration procedure in Spain.
Residency in Spain
Choosing the right type of residency and full guidance through the procedure.
View service detailsDigital Nomad Visa
Visa and residency for remote professionals and freelancers.
View service detailsWork residency
Residence and work authorisations por cuenta ajena, por cuenta propia and other routes provided by law.
View service detailsArraigo / regularisation
Arraigo de segunda oportunidad, sociolaboral, social, socioformativo and familiar.
View service detailsFamily reunification
Reunification of certain family members, subject to the legal requirements.
View service detailsEU & Spanish family members
Tarjeta comunitaria and the EU family-member regime.
Student visa
Estancia por estudios, extensions and switching to work residency.
View service detailsRenewals & changes
Renewals and modifications with a prior assessment of deadlines, requirements and risks.
View service detailsSpanish citizenship
Nacionalidad española: filing, follow-up and preparation for the oath.
View service detailsAppeals against refusals
Administrative appeals and defence of your rights after a denial.
View service detailsCourt proceedings
Contencioso-administrativo in immigration matters before Spanish courts.
View service detailsPopular requests
What clients ask about most
Dedicated pages for each practice area — with a full description, steps and answers to common questions.
Residence permits and immigration in Spain
Spain Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Distinguish the consular visa from UGE authorisation; assess actual remote work from Spain, qualifications, resources and social security.
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Residence permits and immigration in Spain
Spanish citizenship
Calculate the Civil Code article 22 period and assess conduct, integration, tests and evidence.
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Residence permits and immigration in Spain
Family reunification
Separate sponsor requirements, family-member requirements and the later visa stage.
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Residence permits and immigration in Spain
Highly Qualified Professionals residency
Assess the national PAC route and, where relevant, the separate EU Blue Card requirements.
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Real estate
Legal support for property purchase
Coordinate legal terms, payments, signing and registration.
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Business
Company formation
Define shareholders, management, articles, capital and registration.
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Why me
A legal strategy from day one
Not just filing paperwork — a considered path to your result.
- 01Personal analysis of your situation
- 02Honest assessment of options, risks and timelines
- 03Full preparation of the file
- 04Guidance at every stage of the procedure
- 05Experience with Russian-speaking clients
- 06Communication in Russian, Spanish and English
Request a consultation
Not sure which residence route fits your situation?
Message us on WhatsApp or send a request: we'll outline which documents, timelines and options may apply to your case.
Contacts
+34 670 821 333Callinfo@oxanadubinina.com
Ctra de la Granja 6, 28400 Collado Villalba, Madrid
ICAM bar number 107822
Blog
Useful resources on moving to Spain
Complex legal topics explained in plain language.
Guide · 02
Digital Nomad Visa
Who it suits and how to apply.
ReadGuide · 03
How long you can be away from Spain
Rules for temporary and long-term residents.
ReadGuide · 04
Spanish citizenship: key requirements
Residence periods, exams and paperwork.
ReadGuide · 05
What to do if your residency is refused
Appeal strategy and re-application.
ReadGuide · 06
Arraigo in Spain: the main routes
Arraigo de segunda oportunidad, sociolaboral, social, socioformativo and familiar.
ReadGuide · 07
Moving to Spain with your family
Options for spouses, children and parents.
ReadFree
Avoid the mistakes that lead to refusals
Download the free checklist: “10 mistakes when applying for Spanish residency”.
Testimonials
What clients say
“Oxana explained everything clearly and helped me go through the process calmly.”
“After a refusal we found a new strategy and managed to resolve the case.”
“Professional, attentive and genuinely human.”
Contact
Tell me about your situation
If you want to move to Spain, apply for residency, renew your documents, apply for citizenship or appeal a refusal, we can review your case in a consultation.