Banking guide for expats in Spain: traditional bank accounts, neo-banks (Wise, Revolut, N26), Spanish IBANs, fees, and tips for transferring money internationally. Updated with current options for residents and non-residents.
The padrón (town hall registration) is your first step to becoming an official Spanish resident. Essential for school enrollment, healthcare cards, voting, and visa applications. Complete guide to empadronarse: required documents, cita previa booking, renewal process, and vocabulary.
Information which would be helpful to you if you are planning on applying for residency in Spain as a non-EU Spouse
Information on real estate and property in Spain. Including links to further information and real estate sites for Spain.
The what, where and how much of moving and buying furniture, furnishing and decorating your new home in Spain.
Information about where and how to shop for groceries, expat goods and other important items for expats in Spain.
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