Expatica Spain: Moving to Spain

Expat Guide

Moving to Spain

Are you planning to move to Spain? Get up to speed with everything you need to know about your new home with our collection of expert guides on moving to Spain. Whether you’re looking for immigration requirements, must-watch Spanish movies, or public holiday dates, you’ll find them here.

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Spain

Spain

An introduction to Spain

Get a quick introduction to Spain, with tons of facts about your new country and its people, culture, cuisine, and history.

Expats in Spain: 10 questions answered

Does life for expats in Spain live up to the dream? From salaries...

30 facts about Spain

From legal nudity to magical mice, and everything in between, here are 30...

The climate and seasons in Spain

Much of Spain enjoys year-round sunshine, but it’s not all beach weather. We...

The cost of living in Spain

A high quality of life without breaking the bank. Read our guide to...

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Moving to Spain

Moving to Spain

The essential checklist for moving to Spain

Starting a new life in the sun? Get ready for life in this spectacular country with our essential checklist for moving to Spain.

Removals to Spain: your relocation options

What’s the best way to start your new Spanish life? This detailed guide...

Preparing legal documents: official translations in Spain

The wrong paperwork can severely backtrack any legal process. Get it right the...

10 things to do during your first week in Spain

From opening a bank account to trying your local tapas bar, here’s our...

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Spanish civil war

Spanish civil war

The Spanish civil war

From bombings, Guernica, forced labour camps and starvation, Spanish civil war survivors tell their stories of the tragedy that tore Spain in two.

Religion in Spain

Stuffed with religious icons, it’s easy to think Spain is a very Catholic...

The Spanish royal family

Spain has one of the most well balanced royal families of recent times....

Things you didn’t know were Spanish inventions

Without the best Spanish inventions, Neil Armstrong might have never walked on the...

Spanish mythology and folklore

Watch out for the monstrous creature El Coco who eats naughty children, a...

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Spain visa

Spain visa

Visas and permits for Spain

Are Spanish tapas and sunshine calling your name? Find out if you need a visa or permit to visit, live, work, or study in Spain.

Family visas for Spain: how to join a relative or partner

Are you a resident of Spain with family members back home? Find out...

Getting a work visa in Spain

Moving to Spain to work? Find out if you need a visa or...

Getting permanent residence in Spain

We explain how to apply for permanent residence in Spain, including the various...

Getting Spanish citizenship

Find out when you can apply for Spanish citizenship or permanent residency, and...

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Madrid

Madrid

Madrid’s neighborhoods: a guide to the Spanish capital

If you’re moving to Spain, you may be overwhelmed by the number of apartments, homes and locations from which to choose.

Where to live near Barcelona

For cheaper property and more space, find your own plot of heaven near...

Barcelona’s neighborhoods: where to live in Barcelona

When looking for a place to live in Barcelona, you’ll have your list...

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