Essential guide to Spanish ID numbers for expats: TIE (residence card), NIE (foreigner identification number), DNI, NIF, CIF, and Social Security numbers explained. Learn what each document is, when you need it, and how to obtain it.
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 some of the differences between the Castillian Spanish of Spain (Castellano) and Latin American Spanish (Español).
Updated comprehensive directory of English-speaking churches across Spain
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.
The nuts and bolts of writing a great CV for use in Spain. In this time of economic hardship, you need every competitive edge. Get your CV/resume right for job hunting in Spain.
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