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My NALCAP guides don't stop at helping individuals get their visa. I have step by step information for all auxiliaries de conversación.
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
After applying for NALCAP, check your application status frequently. You now have just 2 days to accept your placement. Miss the deadline and you're out until next year.
Don't rely on email alone—spam filters have cost people their spots.
More info: residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Don't rely on email alone—spam filters have cost people their spots.
More info: residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Checking on Your Application
You sent your application, but now the anxious wait starts. Knowing your current status in the application process will let you know when you can start different steps in the visa process.* It will…
residency2spain.com
June 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
After applying for NALCAP, check your application status frequently. You now have just 2 days to accept your placement. Miss the deadline and you're out until next year.
Don't rely on email alone—spam filters have cost people their spots.
More info: residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Don't rely on email alone—spam filters have cost people their spots.
More info: residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
NALCAP 26–27 applicants: start your visa paperwork NOW. Your biggest bottleneck is the Apostilled background check + sworn translation, which can take up to 3 months. Applying early may be wasted $ if you're not accepted, but it can prevent visa delays.
residency2spain.com/getting-your-first-visa/
residency2spain.com/getting-your-first-visa/
Your First Visa
Find Your Regional Spanish Consulate In order to finish getting your visa, you will need your Carta de Nombramiento, but many other necessary documents take time to receive, so it is important to s…
residency2spain.com
June 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
NALCAP 26–27 applicants: start your visa paperwork NOW. Your biggest bottleneck is the Apostilled background check + sworn translation, which can take up to 3 months. Applying early may be wasted $ if you're not accepted, but it can prevent visa delays.
residency2spain.com/getting-your-first-visa/
residency2spain.com/getting-your-first-visa/
With NALCAP still in limbo, I’ve shifted my focus to detailed guides for Spain’s General Student Visa. They include full step-by-step instructions and a timeline calculator based on your program start date.
Guide here: www.etsy.com/listing/4483...
NALCAP guides will remain free.
Guide here: www.etsy.com/listing/4483...
NALCAP guides will remain free.
April 5, 2026 at 2:12 PM
With NALCAP still in limbo, I’ve shifted my focus to detailed guides for Spain’s General Student Visa. They include full step-by-step instructions and a timeline calculator based on your program start date.
Guide here: www.etsy.com/listing/4483...
NALCAP guides will remain free.
Guide here: www.etsy.com/listing/4483...
NALCAP guides will remain free.
NALCAP remains in limbo, but programs like BEDA are moving ahead. I used spring break to update all my Spain visa guides. Reminder: US consulates process student visas through BLS, which is infamous for poor service. 2026–27 updates are live at
Residency2Spain.com
Residency2Spain.com
March 30, 2026 at 3:16 PM
NALCAP remains in limbo, but programs like BEDA are moving ahead. I used spring break to update all my Spain visa guides. Reminder: US consulates process student visas through BLS, which is infamous for poor service. 2026–27 updates are live at
Residency2Spain.com
Residency2Spain.com
Just broke down exactly how Residency2Spain makes money — and how much it earned in 2025.
If you’re curious how niche WordPress sites stay profitable (and how you could build your own side income the same way), I shared the full financial breakdown here:
residency2spain.com/2026/03/01/b...
If you’re curious how niche WordPress sites stay profitable (and how you could build your own side income the same way), I shared the full financial breakdown here:
residency2spain.com/2026/03/01/b...
Behind the Scenes – 2025 Finances
How does Residency2spain.com make money, and how much money does it make? I’ve just finished crunching the numbers and can elaborate on how these guides stay financially solvent. If you are m…
residency2spain.com
March 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Just broke down exactly how Residency2Spain makes money — and how much it earned in 2025.
If you’re curious how niche WordPress sites stay profitable (and how you could build your own side income the same way), I shared the full financial breakdown here:
residency2spain.com/2026/03/01/b...
If you’re curious how niche WordPress sites stay profitable (and how you could build your own side income the same way), I shared the full financial breakdown here:
residency2spain.com/2026/03/01/b...
Good news for NALCAP 2026–27! 🇪🇸 Some countries have shared tentative timelines, and the program looks set to move forward (even if changes are coming). Stay informed and be prepared 👇
residency2spain.com/2026/02/25/s...
residency2spain.com/2026/02/25/s...
Some Good News
Proceed with caution. Although the state of the program may be uncertain, there have been some positive signs (not guarantees) for 2026-2027. If you are unfamiliar with what is happening with the a…
residency2spain.com
February 25, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Good news for NALCAP 2026–27! 🇪🇸 Some countries have shared tentative timelines, and the program looks set to move forward (even if changes are coming). Stay informed and be prepared 👇
residency2spain.com/2026/02/25/s...
residency2spain.com/2026/02/25/s...
Residency2Spain.com is now Canada-inclusive. Step-by-step visa guides for all Spanish consulates in Canada are live under Visa Guides.
NALCAP 2026–2027 isn’t open yet, but you should already be preparing your Profex profile.
#MoveToSpain #SpanishVisa #NALCAP #CanadiansAbroad
NALCAP 2026–2027 isn’t open yet, but you should already be preparing your Profex profile.
#MoveToSpain #SpanishVisa #NALCAP #CanadiansAbroad
Spanish Bureaucracy Guides
NALCAP and Beyond
Residency2Spain.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Residency2Spain.com is now Canada-inclusive. Step-by-step visa guides for all Spanish consulates in Canada are live under Visa Guides.
NALCAP 2026–2027 isn’t open yet, but you should already be preparing your Profex profile.
#MoveToSpain #SpanishVisa #NALCAP #CanadiansAbroad
NALCAP 2026–2027 isn’t open yet, but you should already be preparing your Profex profile.
#MoveToSpain #SpanishVisa #NALCAP #CanadiansAbroad
Current aux in Spain + want to renew for 2026–27 NALCAP? Renewals share the same (not yet announced) window as new apps. Priority depends on years renewed + region changes, but applying early still helps. Prep now
residency2spain.com/nalcap-renew...
Find more info - Residency2spain.com
residency2spain.com/nalcap-renew...
Find more info - Residency2spain.com
NALCAP Renewal
You’ve had a great time so far. Why not stay another year? Before the winter break, you should strongly consider if you want to renew in the program or leave Spain at the end of the school ye…
residency2spain.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Current aux in Spain + want to renew for 2026–27 NALCAP? Renewals share the same (not yet announced) window as new apps. Priority depends on years renewed + region changes, but applying early still helps. Prep now
residency2spain.com/nalcap-renew...
Find more info - Residency2spain.com
residency2spain.com/nalcap-renew...
Find more info - Residency2spain.com
Want to experience Spanish culture in an immersive program?Interested in the 2026–27 Auxiliar de Conversación program?
Apps usually open late Jan/early Feb + are first-come, first-served. Make your Profex profile and prep docs now. Full guide here 👉
residency2spain.com/auxiliar-de-...
Apps usually open late Jan/early Feb + are first-come, first-served. Make your Profex profile and prep docs now. Full guide here 👉
residency2spain.com/auxiliar-de-...
Preparing for Auxiliar de Conversación
NALCAP 2025-2026 General Information The Auxiliar de Conversación position is a part time assistant English teaching position through the government of Spain. You are responsible for providing a na…
residency2spain.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Want to experience Spanish culture in an immersive program?Interested in the 2026–27 Auxiliar de Conversación program?
Apps usually open late Jan/early Feb + are first-come, first-served. Make your Profex profile and prep docs now. Full guide here 👉
residency2spain.com/auxiliar-de-...
Apps usually open late Jan/early Feb + are first-come, first-served. Make your Profex profile and prep docs now. Full guide here 👉
residency2spain.com/auxiliar-de-...
Just launched my new podcast: Immigrant, not Expat
It’s about sharing real stories of immigration to humanize a word that’s too often misunderstood.
I start by telling my own story: how love brought me to Spain.
🎧 Listen here:
open.spotify.com/show/23gSdOm...
It’s about sharing real stories of immigration to humanize a word that’s too often misunderstood.
I start by telling my own story: how love brought me to Spain.
🎧 Listen here:
open.spotify.com/show/23gSdOm...
Redefining Home After Moving Abroad
open.spotify.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Just launched my new podcast: Immigrant, not Expat
It’s about sharing real stories of immigration to humanize a word that’s too often misunderstood.
I start by telling my own story: how love brought me to Spain.
🎧 Listen here:
open.spotify.com/show/23gSdOm...
It’s about sharing real stories of immigration to humanize a word that’s too often misunderstood.
I start by telling my own story: how love brought me to Spain.
🎧 Listen here:
open.spotify.com/show/23gSdOm...
Getting your TIE soon? 🎫
Do yourself a favor and apply for a digital certificate or CL@VE right after. Many expats learn the hard way that Spain’s bureaucracy now runs almost entirely online.
Don’t wait until your TIE expires—get your digital ID early: residency2spain.com/certificado-...
#NALCAP
Do yourself a favor and apply for a digital certificate or CL@VE right after. Many expats learn the hard way that Spain’s bureaucracy now runs almost entirely online.
Don’t wait until your TIE expires—get your digital ID early: residency2spain.com/certificado-...
#NALCAP
Certificado Digital
Bureaucratic processes are increasingly done online, so it is more crucial than ever to get a digital certificate. Each year, more and more auxes are learning the hard way that many bureaucratic pr…
residency2spain.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Getting your TIE soon? 🎫
Do yourself a favor and apply for a digital certificate or CL@VE right after. Many expats learn the hard way that Spain’s bureaucracy now runs almost entirely online.
Don’t wait until your TIE expires—get your digital ID early: residency2spain.com/certificado-...
#NALCAP
Do yourself a favor and apply for a digital certificate or CL@VE right after. Many expats learn the hard way that Spain’s bureaucracy now runs almost entirely online.
Don’t wait until your TIE expires—get your digital ID early: residency2spain.com/certificado-...
#NALCAP
Running Residency2Spain.com takes time and money. You can support it for free.
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
August 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Running Residency2Spain.com takes time and money. You can support it for free.
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
Running Residency2Spain.com takes time and money. You can support it for free.
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
Spanish Bureaucracy Guides
NALCAP and Beyond
Residency2Spain.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Running Residency2Spain.com takes time and money. You can support it for free.
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
When moving to Spain, use my referral links for banking, transfers, and phone plans. You’ll often get discounts, and the site earns a small commission. Everyone benefits.
residency2spain.com/support-the-...
People warn about culture shock when moving abroad. But Spain is modern, Western, and not too different from the U.S, so “shock” isn’t the right word. Still, there are fun differences I’ve noticed:
residency2spain.com/2025/08/15/c...
residency2spain.com/2025/08/15/c...
Culture Shock!
People who talk about moving to another country may emphasize how different the culture will be and how to deal with culture shock. Spain is a modernized, western country that isn’t too diffe…
residency2spain.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
People warn about culture shock when moving abroad. But Spain is modern, Western, and not too different from the U.S, so “shock” isn’t the right word. Still, there are fun differences I’ve noticed:
residency2spain.com/2025/08/15/c...
residency2spain.com/2025/08/15/c...
250k views!
To celebrate, I'm sharing more about my life as a teacher in Seville (Summer Edition)
Thanks for using and sharing residency2spain.com. I’ll keep updating it to help you navigate NALCAP and Spanish bureaucracy.
residency2spain.com/2025/07/09/2...
To celebrate, I'm sharing more about my life as a teacher in Seville (Summer Edition)
Thanks for using and sharing residency2spain.com. I’ll keep updating it to help you navigate NALCAP and Spanish bureaucracy.
residency2spain.com/2025/07/09/2...
250k Views – Day in the Life
The last time we celebrated a view benchmark, I made a post about myself and what led me to create a life in Spain. Now that we’ve hit 250,000 views, I’m posting feet on main! (Open the…
residency2spain.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
250k views!
To celebrate, I'm sharing more about my life as a teacher in Seville (Summer Edition)
Thanks for using and sharing residency2spain.com. I’ll keep updating it to help you navigate NALCAP and Spanish bureaucracy.
residency2spain.com/2025/07/09/2...
To celebrate, I'm sharing more about my life as a teacher in Seville (Summer Edition)
Thanks for using and sharing residency2spain.com. I’ll keep updating it to help you navigate NALCAP and Spanish bureaucracy.
residency2spain.com/2025/07/09/2...
If you are an EU dual citizen, you won't need a visa when coming to Spain through the NALCAP program. However, there are other simpler requirements before you depart and after you arrive. I just finished a guide for those individuals. Check it out below!
residency2spain.com/requirements...
residency2spain.com/requirements...
Requirements for EU Dual Citizens
Lucky you! No visa required. If you are a dual citizen with European citizenship, your life will be much easier than those who need to apply for a visa. There are still a handful of simple requirem…
residency2spain.com
June 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you are an EU dual citizen, you won't need a visa when coming to Spain through the NALCAP program. However, there are other simpler requirements before you depart and after you arrive. I just finished a guide for those individuals. Check it out below!
residency2spain.com/requirements...
residency2spain.com/requirements...
For those of you suffering through the Spanish visa process, here is a fun article to keep you motivated. I wrote about an extended weekend I spent in Santiago de Compostela. I highly recommend you make a visit if you can!
residency2spain.com/2025/06/23/s...
residency2spain.com/2025/06/23/s...
Santiago de Compostela
On an extended weekend, thanks to a public holiday, my partner and I went to Santiago do Compostela. It’s a beautiful city in the northwestern region of Galicia, which is known for its rainy …
residency2spain.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
For those of you suffering through the Spanish visa process, here is a fun article to keep you motivated. I wrote about an extended weekend I spent in Santiago de Compostela. I highly recommend you make a visit if you can!
residency2spain.com/2025/06/23/s...
residency2spain.com/2025/06/23/s...
My NALCAP guides don't stop at helping individuals get their visa. I have step by step information for all auxiliaries de conversación.
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My NALCAP guides don't stop at helping individuals get their visa. I have step by step information for all auxiliaries de conversación.
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
They're all free to use and give simple to follow steps for each process.
Find them at Residency2spain.com
Thank you everyone for helping me hit 200k views on residency2spain.com! It's been a joy to provide free Spanish bureaucracy guides for auxiliares de conversacion. I first joined the NALCAP program in 2020 and have recorded each bureaucratic step to help others. Thanks again!
May 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thank you everyone for helping me hit 200k views on residency2spain.com! It's been a joy to provide free Spanish bureaucracy guides for auxiliares de conversacion. I first joined the NALCAP program in 2020 and have recorded each bureaucratic step to help others. Thanks again!
Want to stretch your NALCAP budget and help the environment in Spain without sacrificing time, effort, or your lifestyle? I put together some easy tips and eco-friendly tricks that actually work.
Check it out: residency2spain.com/2025/04/14/s...
Check it out: residency2spain.com/2025/04/14/s...
Saving Money and Being Environmentally Friendly
You don’t need your own terrace garden like me, but you can easily save money and be better for the environment when living in Spain. One of the joys of moving to Europe is that it becomes po…
residency2spain.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Want to stretch your NALCAP budget and help the environment in Spain without sacrificing time, effort, or your lifestyle? I put together some easy tips and eco-friendly tricks that actually work.
Check it out: residency2spain.com/2025/04/14/s...
Check it out: residency2spain.com/2025/04/14/s...
🚨 TIE Renewal Guide Updated! 🇪🇸
To stay in the NALCAP program, renew your TIE or apply for a new visa from the U.S. this summer.
Step-by-step:
Get digital certificate
Receive Carta
Apply for Prórroga
Optional Regreso
Toma de Huellas
Recogida de TIE
Full guide: residency2spain.com/tie-renewal/
To stay in the NALCAP program, renew your TIE or apply for a new visa from the U.S. this summer.
Step-by-step:
Get digital certificate
Receive Carta
Apply for Prórroga
Optional Regreso
Toma de Huellas
Recogida de TIE
Full guide: residency2spain.com/tie-renewal/
TIE Renewal
Please, please, please, apply for a digital certificate before your TIE expires! It may save you. Digital Certificate. This is a guide specifically for Auxiliares de Conversación You finished the N…
residency2spain.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨 TIE Renewal Guide Updated! 🇪🇸
To stay in the NALCAP program, renew your TIE or apply for a new visa from the U.S. this summer.
Step-by-step:
Get digital certificate
Receive Carta
Apply for Prórroga
Optional Regreso
Toma de Huellas
Recogida de TIE
Full guide: residency2spain.com/tie-renewal/
To stay in the NALCAP program, renew your TIE or apply for a new visa from the U.S. this summer.
Step-by-step:
Get digital certificate
Receive Carta
Apply for Prórroga
Optional Regreso
Toma de Huellas
Recogida de TIE
Full guide: residency2spain.com/tie-renewal/
Mid-April is the time to start your FBI background check + apostille for NALCAP. It can take up to 12 weeks, so don’t wait! Follow your perspective consulate’s guide through here: residency2spain.com/getting-your...
⚠️ Don’t notarize originals or remove the apostille.
⚠️ Don’t notarize originals or remove the apostille.
Your First Visa
Find Your Regional Spanish Consulate In order to finish getting your visa, you will need your Carta de Nombramiento, but many other necessary documents take time to receive, so it is important to s…
residency2spain.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mid-April is the time to start your FBI background check + apostille for NALCAP. It can take up to 12 weeks, so don’t wait! Follow your perspective consulate’s guide through here: residency2spain.com/getting-your...
⚠️ Don’t notarize originals or remove the apostille.
⚠️ Don’t notarize originals or remove the apostille.
I just finished updating all the guides for each consulate page. Find all the updated visa guides for NALCAP participants below:
residency2spain.com/boston-consu...
residency2spain.com/chicago-cons...
residency2spain.com/houston-cons...
residency2spain.com/los-angeles-...
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March 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I just finished updating all the guides for each consulate page. Find all the updated visa guides for NALCAP participants below:
residency2spain.com/boston-consu...
residency2spain.com/chicago-cons...
residency2spain.com/houston-cons...
residency2spain.com/los-angeles-...
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residency2spain.com/boston-consu...
residency2spain.com/chicago-cons...
residency2spain.com/houston-cons...
residency2spain.com/los-angeles-...
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NALCAP participants - Gather visa info now: find your consulate, required docs, & timeline. NALCAP advises waiting until aceptada to apply, but the FBI check takes ~3 months—start in April! It must be <6 months old for your appointment. Timing is key. Guide here: residency2spain.com/getting-your...
Your First Visa
Find Your Regional Spanish Consulate In order to finish getting your visa, you will need your Carta de Nombramiento, but many other necessary documents take time to receive, so it is important to s…
residency2spain.com
March 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
NALCAP participants - Gather visa info now: find your consulate, required docs, & timeline. NALCAP advises waiting until aceptada to apply, but the FBI check takes ~3 months—start in April! It must be <6 months old for your appointment. Timing is key. Guide here: residency2spain.com/getting-your...
Important reminder for new applicants and renewals:
Make sure your spam filter does not block: [email protected]
This is where you will be sent your placement. You must accept or decline your placement within 3 days or be removed from NALCAP.
residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Make sure your spam filter does not block: [email protected]
This is where you will be sent your placement. You must accept or decline your placement within 3 days or be removed from NALCAP.
residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Checking on Your Application
You sent your application, but now the anxious wait starts. Knowing your current status in the application process will let you know when you can start different steps in the visa process.* It will…
residency2spain.com
February 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Important reminder for new applicants and renewals:
Make sure your spam filter does not block: [email protected]
This is where you will be sent your placement. You must accept or decline your placement within 3 days or be removed from NALCAP.
residency2spain.com/checking-on-...
Make sure your spam filter does not block: [email protected]
This is where you will be sent your placement. You must accept or decline your placement within 3 days or be removed from NALCAP.
residency2spain.com/checking-on-...