Getting Married, Weddings & Giving Birth in Spain

Information about getting married, registering a wedding, eloping and giving birth for expatriates in Spain.

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Spanish Cultural Commentary

Spain Expat's cultural notes. The culture of Spain and cultural differences discussed by expatriates living in Spain.

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Villas in Spain

Information and tips about holidaying in, renting, and buying a villa in Spain.

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Sworn Translations in Spain

Everything you'd ever want to know about sworn translations in Spain.

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Five Ideas for Supporting Yourself in the Spanish Economy

Spain Expat presents five ideas for making a living in Spain and how to go about it.

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Guide to Spanish Mobile SIMs and Providers in Spain

Complete guide to Spanish mobile phone service: SIM cards, providers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Lobster), 4G/5G coverage, prepaid vs contract plans, pricing comparison, and tips for transitioning from your home country carrier.

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Health Insurance in Spain: A Semi-Insider’s Guide

Comprehensive guide to private health insurance in Spain for expats: meeting visa/residency requirements, comparing insurers (Adeslas, Sanitas, ASISA, Mapfre, AXA), pricing by age, pre-existing conditions, age limits, and insider tips from our partnerships with major insurers.

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Gestor, Gestoria, Asesoria?

Gestores and Asesorias are often mentioned on the forum and articles around the site when discussing issues of bureaucracy. We realized many of you don't know what a gestor is or how to find one. This article is to inform you about what a gestor is and what he/she can do for you.

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Start a Business in Spain

Essential steps, tips and practical advice to start a business in Spain.

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Banks in Spain and Spanish Bank Accounts for Expats

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.

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Cost of Living in Spain 2026: The Complete Picture

How much does it really cost to live in Spain in 2026? Beyond the numbers, we explore the retiree reality, working on Spanish salaries, hidden costs nobody mentions, and the transformation that happens when you stop counting euros and start living. Real budgets, real expat voices, honest warnings.

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Digital Nomad Visa In Spain

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.

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Cost of Living in Spain 2026: The Complete Picture

How much does it really cost to live in Spain in 2026? Beyond the numbers, we explore the retiree reality, working on Spanish salaries, hidden costs nobody mentions, and the transformation that happens when you stop counting euros and start living. Real budgets, real expat voices, honest warnings.

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Digital Nomad Visa In Spain

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.

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Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Spain: American Edition

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.

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Instructions for the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) Application

Step-by-step guide to getting your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) in Spain: forms EX-17/EX-18, Modelo 790/012 payment, cita previa booking tips, and the complete process with English translations.

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Health Insurance in Spain: A Semi-Insider’s Guide

Comprehensive guide to private health insurance in Spain for expats: meeting visa/residency requirements, comparing insurers (Adeslas, Sanitas, ASISA, Mapfre, AXA), pricing by age, pre-existing conditions, age limits, and insider tips from our partnerships with major insurers.

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Cita Previas and Getting Your TIE

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.

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Spanish Citizenship and Dual Nationality

The different paths to Spanish citizenship: residency requirements, family ties, the 2022 Democratic Memory Law for descendants of exiles/Civil War victims, Sephardic heritage, and dual nationality rules. Updated for 2026.

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For many, the intricacies of the law are some of the most difficult and time…
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If you're reading this, then you're probably serious about moving to Spain. If you're serious…
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Dating and hanging with mates. Day trips and activities for expats living in Spain. Take…
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Today's expats bring iPhones, laptops, call home whenever they want over the Internet and need…
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You have the dream. You want to live in Spain. You ask yourself (because you're…
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