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Spain's vibrant capital offering a central location, strong finance sector, and legendary nightlife culture. Madrid has a continental, hot summers climate (summers avg 32°C, winters avg 6°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Spanish. Madrid has an immigration sentiment score ALPHA of 70, meaning you'll likely feel welcome as an immigrant here.

💬 What people love

  • Lower cost of living than Barcelona
  • Central location for exploring Spain
  • Strong finance and consulting presence

⚠️ What's hard

  • Very hot summers (40°C+)
  • Less English spoken than in Barcelona
  • Nightlife culture means late everything
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Spanish for Madrid

If you want to settle permanently, you'll need B1 Spanish for permanent residency. It generally takes 6-9 months to reach this level with consistent study.

See requirements for other pathways
🏠Get Permanent ResidencyA2
🛂Become a Spanish CitizenA2
🎓Study at Spanish UniversitiesB2

Featured Spanish teachers

Mariana Semerjion

Mariana S.

$50 / 60min
DELE, SIELE, ECL, CAPLE, CELU

Mariana Semerjion is a certified DELE examiner for all levels and an experienced Spanish teacher at the renowned Instituto Cervantes. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Universidad Nebrija, and she has helped countless students successfully prepare for the DELE exam. With Mariana, you will receive comprehensive preparation in all four key areas of the exam: oral expression, written expression, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension. You will also gain a clear understanding of the DELE exam structure and scoring criteria, so you can approach the test with confidence. What sets Mariana apart is her holistic approach. As a certified Mindfulness instructor, she helps students reduce stress, develop emotional balance, and stay mentally focused—essential tools for staying calm and clear during the exam. Learn with a teacher who not only understands the DELE exam inside and out, but who also supports your well-being along the way.

Brazil Time (Sao Paulo, BRT/BRST)
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J. Carlos Blanco

J. Carlos B.

$60 / 50min
EIKEN, DELE

EIKEN and DELE tutor currently living in Osaka, Japan. Helped hundreds of students building confidence, navigating common challenges and understanding the format of EIKEN interview exams. Master in Adult Learning and Global Change. Secondary education management professional. Very experienced in intercultural communication and English as a second language (ESL). Skilled in translation and passionate about culture and languages.

Japan/Korea Time (Tokyo, JST/KST)
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Duna Vila

Duna V.

$39 / 60min
DELE, Cambridge

I am an experienced language educator and certified DELE Examiner for all levels, as well as a Cambridge English Examiner. With a strong academic background — including multiple Master’s degrees in Education and a CELTA qualification — I have taught learners of all ages, from young children to adults, in both online and in-person settings. My teaching style is dynamic, engaging, and tailored to each student’s needs. I combine communicative methods with structured exam preparation to help learners gain confidence, improve fluency, and achieve their academic or professional goals. Having taught in diverse cultural contexts and worked with students from around the world, I bring not only expertise in exam preparation (DELE, Cambridge) but also a deep understanding of language learning as a personal and transformative journey.

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Visa Pathways

Spain offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

💻Digital Nomad Visa

For remote workers employed by non-Spanish companies

Eligibility:Remote work contract with non-Spanish company, 3 months with current employer (employees)
Salary:33K+
Processing time:~2 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
📋Highly Qualified Professional

For managers and specialists with high salaries

Eligibility:University degree, Job offer
Salary:42K+
Processing time:~6 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
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🚀Entrepreneur Visa~8 weeks
📋Non-Lucrative Visa~8 weeks
📋Work Permit~12 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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🏠 Housing

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