Spanish Holidays

When Do You Get Time Off In Spain? A Great Guide to Spain's National and Regional Holidays - information about both regional and national holidays throughout the country, focused on how Spain celebrates and explaining the significance of some of Spain's prominent holidays.

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Guide to Spanish Mobile SIMs and Providers in Spain (2021)

Everything you need to know to get the right mobile phone provider for your new life in Spain. Offers detailed information covering technologies/frequencies, prices, plans, MVNOs and the major providers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo and Lobster. Learn which Spanish mobile providers are the fastest and which are the most popular among expats. Read one expat's plan for the best way to get a Spanish SIM before and after arriving in Spain.

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Health Insurance in Spain: A Semi-Insider’s Guide

Pitfalls, problems, complications, solutions and insider recommendations for purchasing private health insurance in Spain. A guide based on semi-insider information, interviews with insurance agents, direct insight from consulates and diligent research.

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Legal

Gestor, Gestoria, Asesoria?

Gestores and Asesorias are often mentioned on the forum and articles around the site when discussing issues of bureaucracy. We realized many of you don't know what a gestor is or how to find one. This article is to inform you about what a gestor is and what he/she can do for you.

algrif
Business

Start a Business in Spain

Essential steps, tips and practical advice to start a business in Spain.

Dreamer
Finance

Banks in Spain and Spanish Bank Accounts for Expats

Banks and banking for expatriates living in Spain. Includes information about: accounts for foreigners, Transferwise, Revolut, VISA cards, debit cards, transaction fees, online banking, cajas and foreign-owned banks.

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Finance

Cost of Living in Spain

Can you live on 1000€ per month? How much does a family need to live comfortably on the coast? What's the best city in Spain from a cost of living standpoint? Here we offer a cost of living breakdown focused on Madrid and Alicante, including the basic necessities and a detailed guide for estimating your costs.

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Visas

Digital Nomad Visa In Spain

The Digital Nomad Visa for Spain has finally arrived as part of a package of laws to promote Spain's digital transformation for the 21st century.

Expatriator
Language

Mastering the Spanish Accent

Good news for expats living in Spain – it is, in fact, possible to change your pronunciation and accent as an adult. Whether your goal is to be better understood, less embarrassed, or even get them to stop asking you where you're from, feel the empowerment that comes from learning to choose the way you speak. Here are key tips and tricks from a professional expat accent coach.

Kayla Belush
Living

Doctors in Spain

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.

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Legal

TIE, NIE, DNI, NIF, CIF, Social Security

Information on getting your TIE, NIE, social security number and other forms of identification for expat residents of Spain.

Expatriator
Living

Sending/Receiving Mail and Packages in Spain

How to receive and send packages and mail to/from home, particularly for the USA and Canada. Shares the generally negative experiences with the postal service in Spain and how to avoid these problems in the future.

Expatriator
Living

Health Insurance in Spain: A Semi-Insider’s Guide

Pitfalls, problems, complications, solutions and insider recommendations for purchasing private health insurance in Spain. A guide based on semi-insider information, interviews with insurance agents, direct insight from consulates and diligent research.

Expatriator
Visas

Digital Nomad Visa In Spain

The Digital Nomad Visa for Spain has finally arrived as part of a package of laws to promote Spain's digital transformation for the 21st century.

Expatriator
Visas

Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Spain: American Edition

The nearly infamous, and relatively easy-to-get nonlucrative visa for Spain is now the primary route to Spanish residency for Americans, Canadians, Russians, and (thanks to Brexit) even for Brits. Here's a guide to doing the American NLV application process (assisted by an immigration attorney) with detailed consulate requirements variations and exclusive consulate ratings!

Caliente Travels
Living

Apartments in Spain

Information on renting apartments in Spain. Includes comparative information on furnished, unfurnished apartments, finding a room to rent with flatmates, and factors that affect the price of apartments in Spain.

Expatriator
Living

Getting Your University Degree Recognized in Spain

How to get your degree recognized in Spain through the homologation process (homologación) or the professional recognition process (reconocimiento professional).

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Business
The Business in Spain section of SpainExpat.com covers a diverse range of topics to inform…
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Finance
Think of all the monetary concerns for someone moving to Spain. Does Spain have ATMs…
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Language
You're moving to Spain and want to know more about how the heck you're going…
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Legal
For many, the intricacies of the law are some of the most difficult and time…
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Lifestyle
You can find all (or a lot of) the information you will need to establish…
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Living
The living in Spain section covers information about meeting your more basic needs for life…
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Moving
If you're reading this, then you're probably serious about moving to Spain. If you're serious…
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Dating and hanging with mates. Day trips and activities for expats living in Spain. Take…
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Technology
Today's expats bring iPhones, laptops, call home whenever they want over the Internet and need…
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Working
You have the dream. You want to live in Spain. You ask yourself (because you're…
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Visas
This is often the nitty gritty nasty part of your experience moving to Spain. Working…
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