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Recommended Professionals & Service Providers

Last Updated: February 2026
Source: WhatsApp community groups (Imigracija, Drugovanje Valencia, Finansije)

⭐ Community-Vetted Professionals

These professionals have been recommended by multiple community members with positive experiences.


Immigration Lawyers

Milica - Tulex Abogados ⭐⭐⭐

  • Email: milica@tulexabogados.com
  • Location: Madrid
  • Specialties:
    • Digital Nomad Visas
    • NIE/TIE applications
    • Family reunification
    • Work permits
  • Languages: Spanish, English, Serbian
  • Community feedback:
    • "Super helpful, very experienced"
    • "Many of us used her services"
    • "First consultation is free"
    • Used by multiple families successfully

Pablo Gamez ⭐⭐⭐

  • Contact: See community shared drive
  • Location: Valencia area
  • Specialties:
    • Visa applications
    • Residence permits
  • Community feedback:
    • "Helped us with visa - great guy!"
    • "Warm recommendation"

Laura Fuenmayor - Adlanter

Krsta

  • Role: Translator (not lawyer)
  • Services: Document translation
  • Note: Does NOT handle visa cases directly

Gestores / Tax Accountants

Recommended by community:

  • Check WhatsApp group "Finansije" for current recommendations
  • Milica (above) also helps with autonomo setup
  • Average cost: €50-150/month for autónomo accounting

What they do:

  • Autonomo registration
  • Monthly tax filings
  • Quarterly tax returns
  • Annual declarations
  • Invoice management
  • Social security

Spanish Language Teachers

For Adults (Conversation Classes)

  • Language: Spanish-English exchange
  • Format: Individual or group
  • Community recommendation: Check "Drugovanje Valencia" for recent posts
  • Cost: €15-30/hour

For Children

  • Schools provide PT (pedagogía terapéutica) support
  • Private tutors: €15-25/hour
  • Recommended for ages 10+ in first 3-6 months

Translation Services

Official Translations (Required for legal documents)

  • Services needed:
    • Birth certificates
    • Marriage certificates
    • University diplomas
    • Employment records
  • Where to find:
    • "Traductor Jurado" (sworn translator)
    • Check local listings or ask lawyer

Cost: €30-80 per document

Apostille

  • Required for documents from non-EU countries
  • Done in your home country (before leaving)
  • Cost varies by country: $20-100 per document

Banking

Recommended Banks for Expats

  • BBVA - Good English support, digital nomad accounts
  • CaixaBank - Largest network
  • Santander - International presence
  • N26 - Online bank, easy to open
  • Revolut - Good for international transfers

What you need to open account:

  • NIE
  • Proof of address (empadronamiento)
  • Passport
  • Initial deposit (€50-100)

Community tip: Open account ASAP - needed for autonomo registration


Healthcare

Public Healthcare (Seguridad Social)

  • Coverage: Included if you're employed or autónomo
  • How to get card: Register at local health center (centro de salud)
  • Documents needed: NIE/TIE, empadronamiento
  • Cost: Free (covered by contributions)

Private Insurance (Recommended during visa process)

  • Axa
  • Sanitas
  • Asisa
  • DKV

Cost: €40-100/month per person
Why: Required for visa applications and first year


Housing

Finding Apartments

  • Idealista.com - Main platform
  • Fotocasa.es
  • Facebook groups - Local expat groups
  • WhatsApp - "Drugovanje Valencia" sometimes has listings

Real Estate Agents

  • Lala / E&V Developments - Valencia, Denia & Javea area
  • Check community for recent recommendations

What you need to rent:

  • NIE/TIE
  • Proof of income or employment
  • Deposit (usually 1-2 months rent)
  • First month rent in advance

Utilities & Services

Internet & Phone

  • Movistar - Largest provider
  • Vodafone
  • Orange
  • Yoigo - Budget option

Cost:

  • Internet: €30-50/month
  • Phone: €10-30/month
  • Bundles: €40-70/month

Electricity

  • Iberdrola
  • Endesa
  • Naturgy

Gas

  • Same providers as electricity

Tip: Compare prices on comparador websites before signing


Moving & Logistics

International Movers

  • Get 3 quotes minimum
  • Check if they handle customs
  • Insurance recommended

Shipping Personal Items

  • Correos (Spanish post) - For small items
  • UPS, DHL, FedEx - International shipping
  • Sea freight - For furniture (2-3 months transit)

Community Resources

WhatsApp Groups

  • Imigracija - Immigration questions
  • Finansije - Tax and finance help
  • Zdravlje - Healthcare topics
  • Obrazovanje - School and education
  • Drugovanje Valencia - General Valencia community

Shared Documents


Important Websites

Government

Utilities

Transportation

  • Renfe (trains): https://www.renfe.com
  • Bus stations: Varies by city
  • Metro: Madrid (metro.madrid.es), Barcelona (tmb.cat), Valencia (metrovalencia.es)

Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency: 112 (police, ambulance, fire)
  • Police (non-emergency): 091
  • Local police: 092
  • Ambulance: 061

Tips from the Community

Finding Good Professionals

  1. Ask in WhatsApp groups first - Real experiences matter
  2. Get multiple quotes - Prices vary widely
  3. First consultation - Many lawyers offer free first meeting
  4. Check language support - Ensure they speak your language
  5. Get it in writing - Always ask for written quotes/contracts

Red Flags

  • ❌ Asking for full payment upfront
  • ❌ Promising unrealistic timelines
  • ❌ Not providing written contract
  • ❌ Poor communication / never available
  • ❌ No clear fee structure

Community Wisdom

  • "Always check the WhatsApp groups before hiring anyone"
  • "Milica is amazing - used by half the community"
  • "Don't try to DIY immigration stuff - hire a professional"
  • "For autonomo: gestor is worth every euro"
  • "Get recommendations from people who actually used the service"

How to Add to This List

If you've had excellent experience with a professional/service:

  1. Share in relevant WhatsApp group
  2. Provide: Name, contact, service, your experience
  3. Multiple positive reviews = added to this guide

Note: This list is community-maintained. Always do your own due diligence.


Last updated: February 2026. Compiled from WhatsApp community groups. Recommendations are based on community experiences and may change over time.