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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Consumer Complaint Forms / Hojas de Reclamaciones

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.

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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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North American Cultural Ambassadors

A unique, paid teaching opportunity with a temporary visa for Spain

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Resources for the English Teacher in Spain

A comprehensive list of REAL resources for English teachers plying their trade in Spain covering everything from acronyms and lesson planning to grammar reference and peer support.

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Driving in Spain: Licenses and Regulations

Information on driver’s licenses and regulations in Spain.

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