Immigration & Labour Lawyer · Barcelona

Your lawyer
in Spain.
From day one.

I help individuals and companies navigate Spanish immigration, labour law and global mobility — personally, quickly, and with a strategy designed for each case.

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ICAB No. 47,311 500+ successful cases EN · ES · IT
Ex Global Mobility Specialist · Glovo Barcelona-based
Cristina Cirillo — Immigration Lawyer Barcelona
Core services
Digital Nomad Visa High Qualified Professional Family Member EU Citizen Appeal Against Rejection Labour Law & Dismissals Beckham Law Spanish Nationality
How I work

Personal.
Fast. Reliable.

I have dedicated my career to immigration and labour law, because true opportunity begins when your right to live and your right to work are fully aligned.

Your case is my priority
I respond fast because I know how stressful immigration processes can be. No waiting weeks for an answer.
A strategy built for you
Before we start, I design the most successful route for your specific situation. Not a template — a plan.
Total transparency
Clear fees, clear timelines, clear communication. You always know what I'm doing and why.
I adapt to your needs
Individual or company, simple or complex — I adjust my approach to what works best for you.
It's about far more than borders or documents — it's about people, their stories, and the courage it takes to start over.
Cristina Cirillo · Founder
500+
Successful cases
3
Languages: EN · ES · IT
22
Countries managed
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Areas of Practice

Legal expertise
where you need it

Italian lawyer registered with the Barcelona Bar (ICAB No. 47,311). I cover the full journey — from first visa to Spanish nationality — for individuals and families. Also for company setup in Spain.

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Digital Nomad Visa

Work remotely from Spain for up to 3 years. For employed and self-employed. Ley 28/2022.

Most popular
02
HQP Permit & EU Blue Card

Work authorisation for highly skilled professionals relocating to Spain. Includes EU Blue Card. Often combined with Beckham Law.
03
Family Member EU Citizen

Residence card for non-EU spouses, children, and relatives of EU citizens in Spain.
04
Labour Law & Dismissals

Employment contracts, unfair dismissal, redundancy and labour disputes for foreign workers.

Niche expertise
05
Appeal Against Rejection

Your permit was denied? I analyse, build the strongest argument, and file the appeal.
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Cristina Cirillo — Immigration Lawyer Barcelona
Cristina CirilloICAB No. 47,311 · Barcelona
About me

Law that speaks
your language

"Every day, I am reminded that protecting someone's right to belong helps all of us define where we stand in the world."

I am an Italian lawyer based in Barcelona, specialised in immigration, labour law, and global mobility. Since 2020, I have dedicated my practice entirely to this field — because it is about people, their stories, and the courage it takes to start over in a new country.

Before founding my own practice, I worked as an immigration and global mobility lawyer at Glovo, leading work permit applications at scale as the sole in-house counsel — and at international law firms. This combination of high-volume corporate experience and a personalised approach allows me to offer my clients the best of both worlds.

ICAB Barcelona
Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de BarcelonaRegistered lawyer · Membership No. 47,311
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Ex Global Mobility Specialist — GlovoPreviously immigration lawyer at multinational law firms · Then only in-house lawyer managing work permits across 22 countries
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Italian native, Barcelona-basedUnique cross-border perspective for individuals and companies between Spain, Italy and the EU
🇬🇧 English🇪🇸 Español🇮🇹 Italiano
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FAQ

Questions answered

  • For 2025, the minimum income requirement is 200% of Spain's minimum wage (SMI), currently around €2,646/month gross. If you have dependants travelling with you, an additional 75% per person applies. The income must be demonstrable through payslips, contracts, or invoices from foreign clients — and it must derive primarily from sources outside Spain.
  • The Beckham Law (Régimen Especial de Impatriados) is available to workers who move to Spain under a new employment contract or intra-group assignment, have not been tax resident in Spain in the previous 5 years, and apply within 6 months of registering with Social Security. It allows you to pay a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish-source income up to €600,000, instead of the progressive IRPF scale.
  • In Barcelona, the Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano de la UE is currently taking between 3 and 6 months from the date of submission. Timelines vary depending on the office's workload and whether additional documentation is requested. You can apply for an expedited appointment in urgent circumstances. While the card is being processed, the stamped application form serves as proof of legal status.
  • Yes — Spanish employment law applies equally regardless of your immigration status. If you are dismissed, you are entitled to challenge the dismissal (unfair, objective, or collective), receive severance pay if applicable, and access unemployment benefit if you have contributed long enough. Losing your job does not automatically mean losing your right to stay in Spain; it depends on your permit type and situation. It is important to act quickly and seek advice as soon as you receive notice.
  • The general rule is 10 years of continuous legal residence. However, the period is reduced to 5 years for refugees, 2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews, and just 1 year for those married to a Spanish national, born in Spain, or who have been under Spanish guardianship. The key is that residence must be legal, continuous, and immediately preceding the application.
  • The Autorización de Trabajo en Actividades de Rodaje y Grabaciones Audiovisuales is a short-stay work permit specifically for non-EU professionals working in film, TV, advertising, or audiovisual production in Spain. It can be obtained in as little as 5 business days and is designed for actors, directors, crew, and technicians hired by a Spanish or foreign production. Barcelona is increasingly used as a filming location, making this permit more relevant than ever.

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Legal Blog

Guides & practical answers

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Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Visa Spain 2025: the complete guide

Requirements, income thresholds, documents, processing times, and what happens after approval — everything you need before applying.

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Beckham Law

Beckham Law: who qualifies, how to apply, and what it saves you

The 5 eligibility conditions, the 6-month deadline most people miss, and a real-number comparison of what you pay with and without the regime.

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Labour Law

Dismissed in Spain while on a work permit — what are your rights?

Losing your job does not mean losing your right to stay. Spanish labour law protects you fully regardless of your immigration status.

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Family Reunification

Family Member of EU Citizen card in Spain: step-by-step

Who qualifies, what documents you need, how long it takes in Barcelona, and how to appeal a rejection. The complete guide.

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Spanish Nationality

How long does it take to get Spanish nationality — and how to plan from day one

10 years, 5 years, 2 years — it depends on your nationality. How to count correctly and avoid the mistakes that delay your application.

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Audiovisual Permit

Working in film & TV in Spain: the Audiovisual Permit explained

Barcelona is one of Europe's fastest-growing production hubs. Non-EU actors, directors, and crew — here is the permit you need and how to get it fast.

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