By Spain is an amazing country, there’s lots of culture and history to learn about, beautiful scenery, great food and of course fantastic weather. So it’s no surprise that, like us, many people dream of moving here permanently. We regularly receive messages on social media from families in the UK (and
Driving in Spain after Brexit
As with most things Brexit, since January 2021 if you decide to become a resident in Spain then driving legally has suddenly become more difficult! Below we explain what the current situation is regarding driving licenses and what you need to do if you are moving from the UK to
You know you’re an expat mum in Spain when…
There are many ways you’ll find yourself adapting to life in Spain, and when you move with a family in tow there will be a lot of changes when it comes to school and kids in general. Most of these are positive changes, I can’t think of anything negative, some
You know you’re an expat in Spain when…
There are so many changes when you move to Spain and you’ll be surprised by how quickly you settle into your new way of life. Most of the changes will creep up on you and you won’t even realise at first that your original home country now feels like the
Applying for a visa to live in Spain
With the arrival of 2021 comes a host of new rules for UK nationals wanting to move to Spain. If you were already living in Spain legally before 1st January then not much should change for you, as long as you were registered as a resident before 31st December 2020.
Living in Spain after Brexit if you’re already a resident
If you’re currently living in Spain, you may be feeling a bit worried about what Brexit will mean for you. There isn’t long left now as the Withdrawal Agreement deadline is 31st December 2020. Below we’ve listed some things you need to know about living in Spain after Brexit if
How to blend in with the locals in Spain
When you live in Spain, you might want to fit in with the locals and probably don’t want to stick out as a guiri (someone who is an obvious foreigner) if you can help it. Unfortunately, when you have red hair and freckles like I do, it’s a bit hard
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
Resources to learn Spanish
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,
