Moving to Spain

Essential guide to relocating to Spain: moving companies, shipping your belongings, Spanish customs procedures, IVA/VAT considerations, and getting your empadronamiento upon arrival. Tips to avoid common pitfalls from expats who've been there.

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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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University Exchange Programs in Spain

Information about applying for exchange programs in Spanish universities, how to transfer credits, taking the selectividad exams and the best places to do an exchange program in Spain.

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Teach English in Spain: Teach Private Classes

Part 4 of 5 articles covering specific information on teaching private English classes in Spain. See our sample English teaching poster.

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Workers’ Rights in Spain

Information about workers’ rights in Spain: contracts, hours, paid time off, paid vacations, unions, dealing with problems, and other topics.

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Spanish Recipes and Cuisine

Spanish recipes, information about Spanish cuisine, and reasons why you should cook Spanish food at home. The anatomy of a Spanish lunch and recipes for Spanish classics tortilla de patata and sangría.

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