By Update 1st Jan 2021: You now need to apply for a visa before moving to Spain, find out more information here. The information below is only relevant to those who were living in Spain before the withdrawal agreement. By law, if you have lived in Spain for more than 90 days in
Moving from the UK to Spain Checklist
When moving from the UK to Spain there is a lot of paperwork that you will need to complete and it can be very overwhelming trying to get everything sorted. Some things need to be completed before others in order to get the correct documentation needed for future paperwork which
How to register for the Padrón
Anyone who is living in Spain on a permanent basis is required by law to register for the Padrón in their town. This is something that you can do as soon as you move to Spain and is one of the easy things to sort on your list. What is the Padrón? The certificado de empadronamiento or
Getting an NIE number
One of the first things you will need to do when you move to Spain is to get your NIE number. You can get your NIE at the same time as your residency/TIE however, you may find that you need it sooner in order to get on with renting a
Healthcare in Spain for expats
Spain’s public healthcare system is ranked seventh best in the world by the World Health Organization, and provides free basic healthcare in Spain to those who contribute to the Spanish social security system and their families. The public health care system in Spain includes state hospitals and also health care centres (centros de salud) for minor injuries or out of hours emergencies.
Buying a property in Spain
Buying a property in Spain is very different to buying a property in the UK and if you don’t know what to expect it can be very confusing, not to mention stressful! However, you can find some cheap properties in Spain, so if you have enough for a deposit it’s
