Do UK citizens need a visa to live in Spain?

Usually, yes. Unless a British citizen has relevant EU citizenship or rights protected by the Withdrawal Agreement, they normally need an appropriate Spanish visa or residence permission for a long-term move. The correct route depends on whether they will work, work remotely, study, join family or live from independent means. Visitor permission does not provide a general right to live or work in Spain.

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