visas and citizenship · Barcelona

Your case deserves your name, not a number.

Starting over in Spain is bureaucratic and complex. Being well looked after through it shouldn't be.

Boutique consultancy for foreigners who want to study, work, live and put down roots in Spain. Real support, from the first consultation to the documents in your hands.

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who it's for

You don't want to be another case number.

Do you want someone who understands your story and what you are after, who tells you the truth about your particular case and walks with you to the end? That is exactly what we do — for a few people at a time.

how it works

Care in four steps.

01

Assessment

We get to the bottom of your case and your family's, and tell you, honestly and technically, the path or paths open to you.

02

Plan

You get a clear plan, suited to your particular case, designed for you.

03

Execution

We handle every technical and documentary part.

04

Follow-through

You are never left in the dark: we update you at every step, all the way to the goal.

the model

Transparency, from the start.

Vínculo leads the strategy and every stage of handling your case, always transparently and with technical excellence. Boutique dedication, backed by legal support.

why vínculo

Service, done properly.

Boutique attention — few cases, maximum dedication.
Long-term vision and strategy — from visa to citizenship.
We speak your language — service in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
No magic promises — just the right path, done properly.
testimonials

Stories from people who trusted us.

“I would like to put on record my immense gratitude for Vanessa Peres's impeccable work. I had already hired another company to gather the documentation needed for the citizenship process under the Democratic Memory Law. The deadline was short and, after a few months, the company gave up on the case, claiming it had exhausted the chances of locating my ancestor's documents. Fortunately, I did not accept that ‘no’ as a final answer, and I found Vanessa. Unlike the previous approach, she showed extraordinary persistence and regional knowledge. Vanessa did not stop at the obvious: she carried out a painstaking search through registry offices and churches in several towns near my ancestor's, even travelling to the region in person, tracing leads that others had missed, until she finally found the certificates. The tight deadline was met and I was able to file on the very last day of the Democratic Memory Law. If you are looking for professionalism, delivery and someone who genuinely commits to your family's history, I recommend her with my eyes closed. Where others gave up, Vanessa and her team delivered the result.”

Pablo — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

“My experience with Dra. Vanessa was exceptional. From our first contact — a firm in Brazil passed me her details, with excellent references — she was highly professional, direct and quick. We had very little time to file for Spanish citizenship, with the deadline running out, and she, with full attention and speed, obtained the document (the Spanish relative's birth certificate) exactly 24 hours after our first contact. A wonderful surprise! We got everything done with no red tape, no complications, and the application is already filed. We are nothing but grateful to her for her work, and she is a wonderful person besides. May God greatly bless her life for helping us with this achievement.”

Silvana — São Paulo, Brazil

“I had a very positive experience with Dra. Vanessa in the Spanish citizenship process. Although the full process is still under way, the stage of finding and organising the documents in Spain was extremely fast and straightforward, exceeding my expectations. I was always dealt with clearly, quickly and courteously, which brought a lot of calm at a time that usually generates doubt and anxiety. Dra. Vanessa showed professionalism, transparency and attention to every detail. I confidently recommend her work to anyone looking for serious, efficient support in this kind of process.”

Debora — São Paulo, Brazil

“Vanessa and her team were the best lawyers who handled our Spain-related processes: student visa, then residence and work authorisation, and Spanish citizenship. She found my great-grandfather's baptism certificate, which had been burned in the civil war, and obtained a late registration after much persistence and excellent work. The refusal of entry in the civil registry would never have been issued without her persistence with the civil registry in Spain. She kept me updated on every step. My family and I are immensely grateful to have found this incredible lawyer — attentive, honest, competent and deeply human. Because of her, we obtained our Spanish citizenship. We recommend her work with our eyes closed.”

Bianca — Córdoba, Spain

“I met Dra. Vanessa at a very difficult moment, when I had been turned down at the consulate interview for missing documents. I was disheartened, sad, and she convinced me to try. Thanks to her persistence, professionalism, honesty and knowledge, we found a way through! I passed the interview and now it is just a matter of waiting for my Spanish citizenship. I feel deep gratitude and confidence in this wonderful professional.”

Iara — São Paulo, Brazil

“I hired the firm to process my EU family member card; the service, from the very first contact, was incredible, and that attention was decisive in getting through the process at ease. Every week Dra. Vanessa updated me on how the case was moving, which made me very comfortable about the deadlines. It was a blessing too for the appointments, which usually take forever, and she always found one. The same goes for the licence exchange: I needed mine urgently, as my Brazilian licence was expiring within a few months, and in two months it was all done and my Spanish licence was in my wallet. Without a doubt, my best choice.”

Diego — Barcelona, Spain

“I met Vanessa through the lawyer who did the sworn translation of my diplomas in Brazil — an essential step for me to start my master's in Spain and apply for the visa at the consulate. I can say without hesitation that hiring her was one of the best investments I made in the whole process; it was worth every cent. From the start, Vanessa followed everything closely, always with great care, patience and professionalism. She guided me through all the documentation needed for the visa, helped me arrange travel insurance and, after I arrived in Spain, also booked my appointment for the NIE, making far easier a process that could have been very bureaucratic. On top of that, she achieved something my family had considered practically impossible: finding my great-great-grandfather's baptism certificate in Spain. Thanks to her dedication, my mother was able to file for Spanish citizenship under the Democratic Memory Law. I recommend her with my eyes closed to anyone going through visa, residence documentation or Spanish citizenship processes.”

Beatriz — São Paulo, Brazil / Madrid, Spain

“I found Vanessa through another of her clients, after I posted a request for help in a Facebook group. We were looking for a correspondent in Spain who could locate and arrange the dispatch of my Spanish great-grandfather's birth certificate — an essential document for my family's Spanish citizenship claim. From the first contact, Vanessa showed deep knowledge of documentary research and genealogy, handling the whole job with organisation, transparency and real dedication. She was always available to answer questions and kept clear communication through every stage of the search. The result was exactly what we needed: my great-grandfather's birth certificate located in Spain, a document that was a decisive step forward in our citizenship process. Beyond her technical competence, I would highlight the commitment, the courtesy and the seriousness with which she works. At every moment she conveyed security and confidence, making far easier a stage that had seemed very difficult. I recommend Vanessa with complete peace of mind to anyone who needs documentary research, tracing of historical records or advice on Spanish citizenship processes. She is an extremely competent, ethical, dedicated professional who genuinely delivers results.”

Cleusa — São Paulo, Brazil

“I met Dra. Vanessa when I sought help with my documentation process as the family member of a Spanish citizen, and the support throughout was impeccable. One of the qualities that most gave me confidence was the way she works. Vanessa shows great knowledge and assurance in everything she explains. She never creates unrealistic expectations or floats possibilities without grounds. On the contrary, she sets out very clearly the possible scenarios, the challenges and the real prospects of each situation, which brings a great deal of calm throughout the process. At a time when immigration law in Spain has changed so much, having someone up to date, transparent and committed makes all the difference. Knowing exactly what to expect at each stage left me far more confident about going forward. I am very grateful for Vanessa's professionalism, honesty and dedication. I recommend her work with complete confidence to anyone who needs advice on immigration processes, residence documentation or other procedures under Spanish law.”

Beatriz — Barcelona, Spain

“We started talking to Vanessa in October 2024, when we were still planning our move to Spain, set for January 2025. From the outset she explained the whole sequence of stages very clearly: which documents would be needed, the deadlines that had to be met, and the difficulties we might face in getting appointments at the town hall and the police. That early planning made all the difference. Just one week after arriving in Spain, I already had my NIE issued, was registered at a friend's address and had everything ready to sign the lease on our flat. Vanessa's help was essential in making sure the documents were correct and each stage happened at the right moment. As well as being extremely competent, she was always clear, careful and available throughout the process, bringing real reassurance in a phase naturally full of doubts and red tape. I highly recommend her work to anyone planning to move to Spain. Our experience was excellent and we are very grateful for all the support we received.”

Rodrigo — São Paulo / Barcelona

Testimonials originally written in Portuguese by Brazilian clients, translated into English.

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