Here you’ll find practical information on starting a bar in Spain, including tips on buying an existing bar and starting a bar in Spain from the ground up.
Struggling to get a cita previa for your TIE or fingerprint appointment? Try emailing your local Oficina de Extranjería directly. Includes a comprehensive directory of immigration office email contacts across all Spanish regions.
The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) remains the primary route to Spanish residency for Americans, Canadians, and Brits. Updated for 2026 with current IPREM-based financial requirements (€28,800/year for main applicant), consulate ratings, and a detailed application guide from an expat who went through the process.
Information about doctors in Spain including both public doctors through the public clinic system and making private doctors appointments. See the extensive list of English speaking doctors in Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga, Spain.
A humorous look at how one's view of life, and life itself can change after living for a while in Spain.
This article is about what are, and how to use, the official consumer complaint forms, known as Hojas de Reclamaciones, which allow any consumer who has a complaint against a Spanish restaurant, bar, shop, service provider, and many other businesses, to enter the complaint officially and easily.
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