Everything you'd ever want to know about sworn translations 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.
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.
Voting as a foreigner: Who can vote in Spain's elections and how to register to vote. Voting from abroad: Who can and how to vote in your home country's elections.
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.
It’s all about proving what you know: here you’ll find information about the language certifications available for Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician, and Valencian.
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