Best day trips from Valencia: 10 places to visit within two hours
Ten of the best day trips from Valencia within two hours by car or train, from Xàtiva and Sagunto to Peñíscola, Requena and Morella. A practical guide for expats and residents exploring the Valencian Community and beyond.
Best neighbourhoods in Valencia city: Ruzafa, El Carmen, Cabanyal and more
A resident’s guide to the best neighbourhoods in Valencia city for expats: Ruzafa, El Carmen, Cabanyal, Benimaclet and more. Rental price benchmarks, character and legal essentials before signing a contract or buying a flat in the city centre.
S1 form Spain: healthcare for UK state pensioners
The S1 form gives UK state pensioners living in Spain full access to the Spanish public health system, funded by the UK. This guide explains who qualifies, how to apply through NHS Overseas Healthcare Services, how to register the form with the INSS and what the scheme covers. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for personalised guidance on your move.
Spain student visa: requirements, work rules and next steps
Spain remains one of Europe’s most popular destinations for international students, and the student visa is often the first step towards a longer future in the country. This guide explains the requirements, financial thresholds, work rights and the routes from study to residency in 2026. Contact our immigration lawyers in Valencia for tailored support.
Social Security number Spain: How to get your NUSS in 2026
You cannot work, register as self-employed or access public healthcare in Spain without a social security number, the NUSS. This guide explains what the number is, how it differs from the NIE and NIF, and how to obtain it online or in person at the TGSS. Contact our lawyers in Valencia if you need support with your registration.
Criminal record certificate Spain: Visa and residency guide
Almost every Spanish visa and residency application requires a criminal record certificate from your home country, correctly apostilled and sworn translated. This guide explains which procedures need it, how to obtain it in the UK and elsewhere, and the validity rules that catch applicants out. Contact our immigration lawyers in Valencia for support.
Community of owners in Spain: What foreign buyers must know
Every flat and urbanisation property in Spain belongs to a community of owners, and its rules directly affect your fees, renovations and rental plans. This guide explains how communities work, the debts buyers can inherit, voting majorities and the 2025 tourist rental reform. Contact our property lawyers in Valencia for tailored advice before you buy.
CCSE exam Spain: Nationality tests and DELE A2 explained
Applying for Spanish nationality by residence means passing two Instituto Cervantes tests: the CCSE culture exam and, for most applicants, the DELE A2 language exam. This guide explains the format, fees, exemptions and validity rules, and how the exams fit into the nationality application. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for tailored support.
Convenio especial in Spain: The public healthcare buy-in
The convenio especial lets residents without social security coverage buy into the Spanish public health system for a fixed monthly fee, with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. This guide explains the one-year padrón requirement, the fees, what is covered and how to apply in the Valencian Community. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for advice.
Digital certificate Spain: FNMT and Cl@ve guide for expats
The digital certificate is the master key to Spanish bureaucracy, opening online access to the tax agency, social security, immigration offices and town halls. This guide explains how foreigners obtain the FNMT certificate, how Cl@ve works as an alternative and which system suits each situation. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for tailored support.