Emigrating to Spain
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The most read chapters
Cost of living
Costs per region: rent, groceries, energy, transport
Taxes
IRPF, Beckham Law, Modelo 030, tax treaty
Finding a home
Renting, buying, Idealista, agents, pitfalls
Health insurance
SNS (National Health System), private options, EHIC
Regions
Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Barcelona, Madrid, Balearic Islands, inland
Opening a bank account
Which banks, documents, non-resident vs. resident
All guides
15 chapters, step by step
Paperwork & bureaucracy
NIE, Empadronamiento, Residencia — everything you need to arrange
Social security
Seguridad Social, pension, benefits
Driving license
Exchange, ITV inspection, car import
Your first 90 days
Step-by-step plan for the first period in Spain
Children & education
Public, private, international education, homologation
Bringing pets
EU Pet Passport, import, veterinarian
Working & entrepreneurship
Autonomo registration, freelance, labor law
Language
Learning Spanish, Catalan/Basque, language courses
Why Spain?
Climate, culture, pros and cons, comparison with the Netherlands
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Pre-departure Checklist (3 Months Before)
NIE Application Preparation Form
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ITP/AJD Calculator
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First Week in Spain
NL & EN version included
Knowledge Base
Frequently asked questions & in-depth articles
Applying for NIE number Spain
Applying for NIE number in Spain: steps, documents and costs.
Renting in Spain
Everything about renting in Spain: prices, contracts and tips.
Retirement in Spain
Everything about retirement in Spain.
Starting a business in Spain
Everything about entrepreneurship in Spain as an emigrant.
Cost of living in Spain
Overview of cost of living in Spain: rent, food, healthcare and more.
Stories from emigrants
Dutch people who already made the move
Henk & Wilma (63)
Leiden → Costa Blanca
After 35 years of working we wanted to enjoy our retirement in the sun. The Costa Blanca offered everything: affordable living, great weather and excellent healthcare.
Fleur (28)
Amsterdam → Barcelona
As a UX designer I could work anywhere. Amsterdam was too expensive and too grey — Barcelona offered creativity, sun and an affordable life as an autónomo.
Bas & Nienke (37)
Utrecht → Málaga
With two children aged 5 and 8 it was a big step. But Málaga offered what Utrecht couldn\
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Terms every emigrant should know
NIE (Foreigner Identity Number)
The Spanish identification number for foreigners. Your NIE is required for almost everything: opening a bank account, re…
Empadronamiento (Municipal Registration)
The mandatory registration at your municipality (Ayuntamiento). The Empadronamiento proves that you live in a certain mu…
PadrĂłn Municipal (Census Register)
The municipal census register. Your proof of registration (certificado de empadronamiento) from the Padrón is one of the…
Residencia (Residence Certificate)
Proof of residence rights as an EU citizen in Spain. After 3 months you must register as a resident with the police. You…
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