Your Community-Powered Guide to Moving to Spain
Real experiences and knowledge from expats who've been through it. Everything you need to know about visas, work, housing, schools, healthcare, and daily life in Spain.
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Moving as Remote Worker?
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Interactive School Finder
Map + filter 10+ Valencia schools by type, district, and level. With community reviews from expats.
Digital Nomad Visa
Complete visa application process, lawyers, timeline, and costs
Becoming Autónomo
Self-employment registration, taxes, costs, and deductions
NIE & TIE Process
Getting your residence documents step-by-step
Migrant Regularization 2026
New extraordinary legalization program details
School Enrollment
Public/private schools and language support for kids
Recommended Professionals
Vetted lawyers, gestores, and service providers
Airport & Travel Guide
EES system, resident lanes, and flying with TIE
Car Registration
ITV, DGT, taxes, and getting Spanish plates
Empadronamiento
Critical address registration - do this first!
Finding an Apartment
Platforms, costs, contracts, and avoiding scams
Healthcare System
Public/private healthcare, insurance, and finding doctors
Buying Property in Spain
Complete guide: nota simple, lawyers, notary, taxes, and process
Finding Contractors & Services
Handymen, plumbers, electricians, renovations, and pricing
Opening a Bank Account
Best banks for expats, documents needed, and avoiding fees
Learning Spanish
Schools, tutors, apps, and strategies to become fluent
Internet & Mobile
Best providers, fiber setup, mobile plans, and bundle deals
Valencia Local Life
English bookshops, saunas, flatsharing, and expat resources
Beckham Law & Taxes
Special tax regime for new residents and tax optimization
After DNV Approval
Next steps after your Digital Nomad Visa is approved
Driver's License Exchange
Exchange your foreign license without exams (Serbia, UK, USA states, and more)
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These guides are compiled from real experiences shared in WhatsApp community groups: Imigracija, Drugovanje Valencia, Finansije, Zdravlje, and Obrazovanje. Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge!
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