Moving to Spain from abroad: Your legal checklist for the first 90 days
Moving to Spain from the UK involves a precise sequence of legal and administrative steps. This checklist covers the first 90 days, from NIE to padrón, TIE and tax registration, with every critical deadline mapped.
Registering a Civil Partnership (Pareja de Hecho) in Spain as a Foreigner
A pareja de hecho is Spain’s registered civil partnership, available to unmarried couples including foreigners. This guide explains the requirements, regional differences, benefits and how it compares to marriage.
Private health insurance in Spain for expats: Costs, providers and visa requirements
Private health insurance in Spain is a legal requirement for Non-Lucrative Visa holders and strongly recommended for all new residents. This guide compares costs, providers and coverage options.
Bringing your family to Spain: Family reunification (Reagrupación Familiar) explained
Family reunification allows legal residents in Spain to bring their spouse, children and dependent relatives to join them. This guide explains who qualifies, the requirements and the application process for non-EU families.
Moving to Spain from Russia, Armenia and Eastern Europe: Residency routes for non-EU nationals
Russian, Armenian and other Eastern European nationals are increasingly relocating to Spain. This guide covers the residency routes available to non-EU citizens, from the Digital Nomad Visa to the Non-Lucrative Visa and business routes.
Registering the birth of a child in Spain as a foreigner
Registering a birth in Spain as a foreigner involves the Spanish Civil Registry, consular registration with your home country and obtaining your child’s first Spanish documents. Being born in Spain does not automatically grant Spanish nationality. This guide covers every step for foreign parents. Contact our multilingual Valencia team for personalised advice.
Importing a car to Spain from the UK: The complete post-Brexit guide
Importing a UK car to Spain after Brexit involves customs duty, VAT, ITV roadworthiness checks and re-registration with the DGT. This guide covers every step and cost. Contact our team for personalised advice.
Recognising a foreign divorce or marriage in Spain: The exequatur process
Foreign marriages and divorces are not automatically valid in Spain. This guide explains how to have a foreign marriage registered and a foreign divorce recognised through the exequatur process or EU rules.
Renewal of non-lucrative residence permit in Spain: The new 183-day requirement (RD 1155/2024)
RD 1155/2024 requires more than 183 days of effective residence in Spain to renew the non-lucrative residence permit. We explain what changes, the tax risk for non-residents, and how to prepare your file.
Moving to Spain from the Netherlands: Taxes, the Beckham Law and what Dutch expats must know
Dutch nationals moving to Spain benefit from EU free movement but face important tax decisions. From the Beckham Law to Dutch pension treatment and the 30% ruling exit. This guide covers everything Dutch expats need to know before and after arriving.