A guide to where to live in Barcelona according to The Expatriator, originally written in 2007 and recently updated.
Information on driver’s licenses and regulations in Spain.
How to obtain Spanish residency for EU/EEA citizens, their spouses, and non-EU family members: the registration certificate (certificado de registro) and EU-family member residence card explained. Note: Post-Brexit, UK citizens now require separate visa arrangements.
Information about the Spanish and International school systems for children of expatriates living in Spain. Also provides information on higher education exchange programs with the EU (Spain) and the USA and Canada.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa offers remote workers a pathway to live and work in one of Europe's most desirable destinations. Updated for 2026 with current income requirements (€2,763/month), application process, and tax benefits.
Spanish tax guide for expats: income tax rates, the Beckham Law special regime for digital nomads (24% flat rate), property taxes, VAT/IVA, double taxation treaties with US/UK/Canada, and filing requirements for tax residents.
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