Free expat guides
Everything you need to move to Spain — in plain English
Up-to-date, no-jargon guides to visas, taxes, property and healthcare — written for English-speaking expats.
Living in Spain
Moving to Spain checklist
Every step in the right order — before you go, first week, first month.
Living in Barcelona
The complete expat guide: costs, neighbourhoods, visas, healthcare.
Living in Madrid
Costs, neighbourhoods, visas and healthcare in the capital.
Living in Valencia
The world's top-rated expat city — costs, areas and setup.
Living in Málaga
Costa del Sol living: costs, neighbourhoods and getting set up.
Visas & residency
Digital Nomad Visa
Live in Spain while working remotely — requirements & how to apply.
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Live on savings or passive income without working.
NIE vs TIE explained
The #1 confusion for new arrivals — what each is and how to get it.
Empadronamiento
Register on the padrón — the document that unlocks everything else.
Work visa
Employer-sponsored permit & the EU Blue Card for skilled roles.
Student visa
Study in Spain 90+ days: funds, insurance and working while studying.
EU registration (green NIE)
EU citizens: register as a resident and get your green certificate.
Arraigo
Gain residency from inside Spain through social, family or work ties.
Family reunification
Bring your spouse, children and dependent parents to Spain.
Money, tax & banking
Setting up daily life
Open a Spanish bank account
Resident vs non-resident, whether you need a NIE, and the fastest options.
Exchange your driving licence
UK (no test), EU and US rules, and the DGT process.
Moving with pets
Microchip, rabies, health certificate — dogs & cats from the UK/US.
SIM card & utilities
Best mobile plans and how to set up electricity, water and internet.
Buying property
Healthcare & insurance
Neighbourhood guides
Where to live in each city — vibe, who it suits and rough rents.
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