What we do, how we do it, and what we will not promise

To be honest, at first I wasn't very sure which route to residence in Spain would suit me best given my medical background. Especially since the conditions for working as a doctor in Spain are different from Iran. What mattered to me in working with Sina Global was that from the very beginning they explained the limitations and the legal steps. Over those five months, whenever I had a question, I was able to follow it up. On the whole it was a good experience and I'm satisfied with the decision I made.

Before this I had spoken with several firms about emigrating and each one proposed something different. So I went ahead cautiously. At Sina Global they first reviewed my situation and my background, and then we talked about the appropriate route and the documents required. What mattered to me was not hearing unrealistic promises. The process took about six months and I was satisfied with how things were handled. If a colleague is thinking of applying, I would suggest this firm to them as well.

I have worked in civil engineering and construction for years, but I wasn't very familiar with what it takes to start a business in Spain. The most important part of my case for me was the business plan, and that it should genuinely match my background and my field. I asked several times about the start-up costs and the details of the plan, and I got the explanations I needed. My case took about four months. A few of my engineer friends later asked me about this route and I shared my own experience with them.

Since I live in Istanbul, from the start I was worried about coordinating the documents and handling everything remotely. Some of my documents were also from Iran, and obtaining and sending them took time. In total the process took seven months. What mattered to me was knowing which documents each stage required and when I had to act. I think that for people living outside Iran, coordination and being kept informed are very important, and in that respect my experience was satisfactory.

For me it wasn't only about getting residence. I wanted to know what activities would be possible for me in Spain given my medical specialty, and which ones would require a licence or recognition of my qualifications. I was satisfied that these matters were made clear from the outset. The case took about five months and during that time I had good communication with the firm. In the conversations I have with my medical colleagues about emigrating, I also mention my experience with Sina Global.

I'm a programmer and most of my work is done online. At first I thought the digital nomad route might suit me better, but after looking into the conditions I decided on self-employment. Most of my questions were about the business model and the financial plan. My process took roughly three months. I was satisfied that things were clear and moved forward step by step. I also sent the company's information to a friend of mine who had a similar working situation.

My biggest concern was the bank documents, because I wanted to apply together with my family and I didn't know how much financial documentation would be needed. During the process I asked several times about the accounts and how to present the supporting documents. Fortunately the list of documents was clear and I knew what I had to prepare. The whole process took about six months. If I had to name one positive point, for me being organised in preparing the documents mattered most of all.

Since I run a business and have accounts in several countries, I thought preparing the financial documents would be very complicated. Before starting, my situation was reviewed and it became clear which documents had to be obtained. A few points needed further explanation, and that was resolved as the work went on. From start to finish it took about four months. On the whole I was satisfied with the service I received.

Honestly, I was more worried about my work contracts and proving my income than about the visa application steps themselves. Because part of my work is project-based, I didn't know whether my documents would be suitable for this type of residence. After the initial review it became clear which documents I had to provide. My case took about three months and fortunately the process wasn't as complicated as I had imagined. I'm satisfied with the guidance I received.

When family is involved, naturally you worry more. It was important to me that the circumstances and documents of every family member be reviewed properly, so that the case wouldn't be delayed because of one small mistake. Some stages were time-consuming and the whole process took about seven months. During that time, whenever I needed an explanation, I followed the matter up. I'm satisfied with the outcome of the collaboration and I hope my experience is useful to other families in a similar situation.