You picture the life. We handle the hard parts.

Moving to Spain, with you from start to settled

From visas and tax to healthcare, finding your home and more, the Moving to Spain team and our specialists across Spain take it step by step with you, whatever stage you’re at. Founded by Alison and Alastair, helping households move to Spain since 2017.

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700+ full relocations managed end-to-end
Thousands more helped with individual services

Deciding, moving, or already here? We meet you where you are

We’ve helped thousands with their move to Spain, and learned that no two moves are the same. So we built Decide, Relocate, Thrive, the Moving to Spain system that meets you where you are, whether Spain is still an idea, you’re actively relocating, or you already live here. At every stage you get resources, plans and services shaped around your situation.

Stage 1

Decide

Know you can move. Know what comes next.

Here’s what we help you get clear on:

Whether you qualify for a visa, and which pathway suits you best
What your tax position will look like in Spain
Which healthcare options fit your age, health, and visa requirements
Your next steps, mapped out with your own relocation coach

Still asking the questions that decide whether Spain is even possible? Start here.

See how we help you decide

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STAGE 2

Relocate

Let’s make it happen.

We build your plan and support you throughout your move:

Managing your visa process end to end, with our specialists
Full cost clarity on your visa, healthcare, and every relocation expense, upfront
Cultural and language support so nothing gets lost in translation
Finding your home, schools, pets, and removals

Know Spain is right for you? Get the right specialists helping you and our relocation coaches supporting you as little or as much as you like.

See how we help you relocate

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Stage 3

Thrive

Build the life you have dreamt about.

Once you’re here, our membership keeps you supported:

Community with other expats, online and at meetups near you
Expert pop-ins and monthly live Q&As
Guides and tools for the hundred small things: banking, cars, insurance, and more
The full webinar library and full toolkit, available whenever you need it

Already in Spain, or nearly there? This is how we help you settle in and thrive in Spain after the move is done.

Already in Spain? See how we help

Not sure which stage you’re at? Take the 60-second quiz.

We’ve been where you are

In 2015, we moved to Spain for what was meant to be a one-year sabbatical from the corporate world in Sydney.

We wanted to experience life in a country with a completely different culture and language. We fell in love with Spanish life, and over a decade later, we’re still here.

But we’ll be honest. We arrived totally unprepared for the bureaucracy, paperwork, and costly mistakes. Through first-hand experience, we’ve learned everything from being self-employed, how property works, to what it’s really like to navigate the Spanish school system and build a life here.

We learned the hard way, which is why we created Moving to Spain to give others the support we wish we’d had.

To take the stress and guesswork out of relocating to Spain and help you enjoy your new life from day one.

We love watching clients go from overwhelmed to genuinely looking forward to the move. We’d love to help you do the same.

30+

Years abroad

Countries HAVE BEEN OUR HOME

2015

MOVED TO BARCELONA

We met Alison at an Expat Conference in San Antonio, TX, over Memorial Day 2025, and couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision to work with Moving to Spain. Her genuine kindness and willingness to help others eased our initial fears about who to trust, and while you often aren’t afforded the chance to meet a consultant in person as we did, rest assured she is every bit someone you can trust. She not only promised, but delivered huge results with just the two consultations we had.

The personal relationships with her team that Alison has assembled, including tax and immigration attorneys, who were both excellent by the way, were exactly what we needed. We feel soooo much more comfortable, not only in our decision to move to Spain, but also using Moving to Spain to help usher us through the process with ease. We would wholeheartedly recommend using Alison and Alastair.

~ Brett Parish

The MtS Guarantee

Moving to Spain is never just about immigration. Healthcare affects your visa. Your visa shapes your tax. Tax decides what you can afford, and affordability decides where and how you live. When advice is given in isolation, people end up fixing problems that could have been avoided. So we look at the whole picture, and we take that responsibility seriously. Here is what we promise every household we work with.

We stay on the hook.

From your first question to the day you are settled, you have a single point of contact who knows your situation. We do not hand you a list of names and disappear. If something goes wrong, you know exactly who to call, and we’ll handle it.

Our specialists are vetted, and we stand behind them.

Every immigration, tax, healthcare, and property specialist in our network has been checked and trusted with real clients. If a partner ever falls short of the standard we expect, we replace them and make it right. You are working with our network, which means you are working with our reputation.

We tell you the truth, even when it is not what you hoped.

If Spain is not the right move for your situation, or a particular visa route will not work, we will tell you plainly. We would rather give you an honest answer than an easy sale. That is the whole point of starting with the questions that actually decide your move.

Moving to Spain4.9

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"I used Moving to Spain's home insurance quotes tool and they connected me with Roberta. She was amazing. She got us quotes from a couple of companies and we were able to make a decision quickly. The whole process was so smooth, and considering the 9 hour time difference that was truly remarkable. Moving to Spain made it easy and we're ready to go."

Kathy Morrow

Moving to Spain set me up with their tax specialist, Alex, and it went really well. He clearly knows the US/Spain side inside out, answered all my questions, and I'll be using him going forward. The whole process was straightforward and the recommendation was spot on. Highly recommend to anyone sorting out their move.

Martin Gueulette

"The Moving to Spain team has created some of the best relocation guides I’ve found. The information is clear, practical, and incredibly helpful for anyone preparing to move to Spain. Their resources make what can feel like an overwhelming process much easier to navigate, and I really appreciate the time and effort they’ve put into helping people with their relocation journey."

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Only need help with one aspect of moving to or living in Spain?

Get expert guidance on the specific things you need to sort, from the specialists who handle them every day.

Find a rental from outside Spain

Securing a long-term rental is hard from abroad, and harder without the language. Our local specialists search on your behalf, deal with landlords and agents, and line up viewings, so you arrive with somewhere to live.

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Buy a property in Spain, safely

Buying here is not like buying at home, and costly mistakes happen early. Our vetted buyer agents and mortgage specialists work with expat buyers every day, so you have the right people in your corner before you commit.

Explore buying property

Get the right health cover for your visa

Most visas require private health insurance that meets specific rules, and getting it wrong can hold up your application. We connect you with trusted healthcare partners to compare plans and get quotes matched to your situation.

Get healthcare quotes

Confirm your visa route with a specialist

Get one-on-one advice from an immigration specialist who can confirm which visa you qualify for and guide you through the process, before you commit to anything.

Speak to an immigration specialist

Does Spain tax social security benefits and pensions? Discover how your retirement income is taxed as an Expat and how to avoid double taxation

Understand what you’ll owe in Spain

Moving country changes your tax position in ways most people don’t expect. A cross-border tax specialist can tell you what applies to your situation in both countries, so there are no surprises.

Speak to a tax specialist

Find the right school for your children

Choosing a school from abroad is one of the hardest parts of a family move. We help you find and secure the right fit, whether you’re after international, bilingual, or state schooling.

Explore school search

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Where are you moving from?

Moving to Spain from the US

US-specific guidance on visa routes, IRS overlap and Spain tax-treaty implications, healthcare comparisons, and what American households realistically face on arrival.

Read the full guide for US households

Moving to Spain from the UK

Post-Brexit residency routes, tax considerations for British nationals, the realistic timeline, and what changes once you no longer have automatic EU rights.

Read the full guide for UK households

Moving to Spain from the EU

EU citizens have the right to live in Spain without a visa, but the practical move still involves residency registration, tax planning, healthcare enrolment, and choosing where to settle. Here is what the move actually looks like for EU households.

Read the full guide for EU citizens

Helpful guides for every stage of your move

Whether you’re researching, moving, or already settling into life in Spain, these expert guides will help you make smart decisions every step of the way.