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 ‘Padrón’ is a certificate you…
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 property, opening a bank account…
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. Each town or village will…
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 definitely worth looking into. Before…
Moving to Spain is a dream for many people but it isn’t always plain sailing! It’s not surprising as when moving abroad there’s a lot to do and not everything is going to go smoothly. There are lots of mistakes people make when moving to Spain, some big and some small, and most expats will…
Before you make a huge decision like moving abroad, you have to do your research. And there are plenty of things to research before you move to Spain. You don’t want to move your family to another country without properly thinking everything through only to realise later that you overlooked something really important. If you’re…
If you’re planning on a move to Spain, the chances are you’ll need to find work of some kind. Here we take a look at how to find work in Spain as an expat and some of the differences you will notice when working in Spain… Finding a job in Spain Finding a job in…
Learning Spanish is an absolute must if you are moving to Spain. Not only will you need to speak Spanish for everyday things like going shopping and ordering in restaurants, but when you live in Spain you will also need a good level of Spanish for things like doctor’s appointments, meetings at school, going to…
The Spanish are famous for their colourful, fun and sometimes weird fiestas. If you decide to move to Spain you’re in for a treat as there are fiestas across the country throughout the year. It’s a great way to join in with your local community and learn more about Spanish traditions and history. We’ve put…
If you’re a family planning on moving to Spain with children, then we guess the question about what to do about schools will probably be one of your biggest concerns. It was definitely one of ours when we started talking about moving to Spain permanently, and it can be a make or break decision. Trying to…
