Moving To Spain Made Easy

Ready to call Spain your new home? Join the thousands of Expats who have successfully relocated to Spain with our expert advice, resources, insider knowledge and handpicked network of service providers.

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First Things First: Get Clarity on These 3 Key Areas

Visas, Tax and Healthcare and the biggest showstoppers for our clients, so we recommend getting clarity on your personal situation for these three things before you research anything else.

Can you get a Visa or Residency?

Not sure which visa or permit is best for you? When do you apply, and what are the steps you need to take? Raquel and her team will answer all your questions in a 30-minute consutation

Get Immigration clarity

What are your Tax Obligations?

Can you afford to live in Spain? Understanding your tax obligations and the best financial structure is vital. Book a session with Louis to understand your tax position.

Get tax clarity

Can you get Private Healthcare?

Private Healthcare is usually required for your visa or residency. Ensuring that you can get sufficient cover with out co-payments is vital. Fill out one form on our website to get many quotes.

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“We have been navigating a move to Spain for the last year and we have found Moving to Spain’ to be a reliable source of information from visas to shipping and health insurance to Spanish tax. All the pieces have slotted nicely in place ready for our move in the next two weeks. The partners have been great and the recommended professionals and services have been super useful for us. I will be signed up for a long time to keep up with up to date information. A fantastic resource”

– David William Johnston

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Our team of Experts and some of our tools included in our planning packages
  • Personal Immigration Plan
  • Tax Advice
  • Coaching & Email Support on anything that is important to you.
  • Cross Border Financial Planning
  • Foreign Exchange Planning
  • Healthcare and Moving Quotes
  • Our Full Planning Toolset

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As every situation is unique we also offer a personalized approach to your move

Our packages are designed to save you time, money, and stress. Gain access to our expert team, comprehensive planning tools, and exclusive personal coaching from Alison and Alastair.

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“Trust the advice and recommended partners from Moving to Spain! My husband and I are currently in the process of immigrating to Spain and applying for our Non-Lucrative Visas. We are following every step and using every partner suggested by Moving to Spain and the process is smooth and easy to understand. All information shared by Moving to Spain is current and up-to-date.”

– elissa mullis-heil

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Hi, we are Alastair & Alison

We are serial Expats and have lived in six countries on four continents. We have called Barcelona our home since 2015.

Alison and Alastair, founders of moving to Spain enjoying a glass of cava

We know how wonderful life can be in Spain; however, we also understand the stress of planning and moving to another country. We especially appreciate how much harder it is if your Spanish is not brilliant and you don’t know how to get through the famous Spanish bureaucracy. Emigrating to Spain starts with knowing, “I want to move to Spain,” but it doesn’t end there!

We have made it our mission to help people like you. We have developed guides that are easy to understand, an interactive checklist and tools to make the planning more manageable, and a partner network you can depend on to help!

Your visa is important, be it a student visa, investor visa, or golden visa – but there is much more to your move. Whether you are moving to Spain from the USA, the UK, or elsewhere in the world, we have you covered. And we’ll help with getting settled, permanent residency, and even Spanish citizenship and a Spanish passport.

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Moving to Spain – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In our experience, most people moving to Spain should take these steps in this order.

  1. Find out if you can qualify for a Long-Term Spanish Visa.
  2. Confirm that you can get Spanish Private Health Insurance.
  3. Choose a place to live in Spain.
  4. Budget your new cost-of-living and see if you can afford to live in Spain.

You can use our comprehensive Moving to Spain Checklist for a step-by-step guide from planning to your arrival and beyond.

You should understand the legal requirements for residency in Spain, the cost of living, and the cultural differences you might encounter. It’s also important to consider the climate, healthcare system, and the job market if you plan to work.

Most people can move to Spain, but the requirements vary greatly depending on your nationality and the purpose of your move (e.g., work, retirement, studying). Explore various visa options on our Spain Visa Types page.

Yes, EU citizens can live and work in Spain without a visa but must register as residents if they stay longer than three months. Detailed information is available on our Spain Residency for EU Citizens page.

Yes, most of our clients are from the US, and American citizens move to Spain for various reasons, such as work, retirement, or study. US citizens need the appropriate visa and a residence permit. Check all the details in our guide to moving to Spain from the US.

We’ve found that while moving to Spain without speaking Spanish is possible, learning the language enhances your experience and community integration. Having some basic Spanish is almost always essential for transactions and daily interactions. In our experience, Spanish people are patient and kind when we mess up their language—trying is always rewarded! For resources on learning Spanish, visit our Best Ways to Learn Spanish page.

The amount of money you need depends on your lifestyle, the city you choose to live in, and whether you plan to rent or buy property. Living large in Barcelona costs much more than a simple life in a Galician town. Some things are cheaper in Spain than in the US or UK (like eating out and domestic help), while others (gas and electronics) can be more expensive. To get an estimate and plan your budget, utilize our Spain Cost of Living Calculator. You may also need income or savings to qualify for some Spanish Visa types, and we recommend putting money aside for one-off relocation costs.