Contact information for emergency services with the police department, fire department, ambulance and your embassy, and in case of domestic abuse and credit card theft. A short guide to Spain's emergency services.
Information about the special European Union work and residence visa scheme for highly-skilled non-EU citizens called the EU Blue Card, including the requirements for, the benefits of, and how to apply for the EU Blue Card.
Information on both local calling and cheap calls internationally. Telefonica, Re-seller phone services, phone cards, and long distance calling from cellular/mobile phones.
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 about Social Security in Spain. How to get a Social Security number in Spain and where to get it. How much Social Security costs. Healthcare, unemployment, and retirement benefits.
Information about getting married, registering a wedding, eloping and giving birth for expatriates in Spain.
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