Our Events – Expert Advice & Community

Join us for live webinars and in-person events designed to support you at every stage of your Spain journey. Whether you’re planning your move or already living here, our expert-led sessions offer practical advice, real-time Q&As, and the chance to connect with fellow expats.

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Upcoming Events

Expert-led online and in-person events to guide your Spain journey

September 23rd ·  6pm CET

zoom webinar

Healthcare: US vs. Spain

What Healthcare Really Looks Like on Each Side

  • Two Different Systems, Two Different Goals: Spain is built around keeping people well. The US is built around treating illness once it appears. Healthcare as a right versus healthcare as a product.
  • The Outcomes Data: Preventive care, vaccination, and cancer screening on both sides.
  • The Behavioral Paradox: Spain smokes and drinks more than you’d expect for its outcomes. The US does better on both and still trails. Why the “it’s just lifestyle” explanation doesn’t hold up.
  • What You’d Actually Pay: Per-capita spend, employer premiums, and Spain’s comprehensive private cover, side by side. Where the “Spain is a fraction of the cost” claim breaks down.
  • The Retiree Cost Reality: Medicare plus Medigap plus Part D against Spain’s comprehensive cover. Not one month of your US cost, closer to four to six.
  • The Honest Trade-offs: Spanish public waits of roughly 101 days for a non-urgent specialist. Higher antibiotic prescribing than the OECD average. Real US strengths in specialist depth and innovation.
  • What Follows You, and What Doesn’t: Medicare, ACA, and COBRA don’t travel with you.
  • Money, Records, and Prescriptions: HSAs stay portable, contributions usually stop. Residency tests, FBAR, and FATCA thresholds. Records, prescriptions, and dental continuity, including medications not available in Spain.
  • Mental Healthcare: The Hardest Transfer: US therapists legally cannot continue treating you once you’re abroad. What to budget for from month one.

Wed 23rd September, 6pm CET

12pm EST · 9am PST  · 5pm UK

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September 30th ·  6pm CET

zoom webinar

Health Insurance in Spain

Costs, Compliance and Plan Comparison

  • The One Sentence Everyone Reads: Most consulates publish one line about insurance requirements. We’ll unpack what it actually means in practice: no exclusions, no waiting periods, no copayments, no coverage limits.
  • Why Cheap Isn’t the Same as Compliant: Two policies can look identical on paper. We’ll show you exactly where insurers cut costs, and which of those cuts will get your application rejected.
  • The Declaration Trap: Some agents suggest leaving a pre-existing condition undeclared to get a cheaper quote. We’ll explain why that’s not legal, and what it actually risks.
  • Same Insurer, Different Network: Two people with the same insurance brand can have completely different hospital access. What to check before you assume your policy covers the care you’d expect.
  • The Payment Structure Problem: Monthly billing feels convenient. For visa purposes, it’s disqualifying. We’ll explain why paid-and-settled-upfront is the requirement, not a preference.
  • “It Worked for a Friend”: A policy getting approved once doesn’t mean it was compliant, and old gaps don’t stay buried. What resurfaces at renewal, and what to do if you’re flagged.

Wed 30th September, 6pm CET

12pm EST · 9am PST  · 5pm UK

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Can’t attend a webinar live? Register anyway — you’ll receive the full recording after the event.

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Are you Ready to Learn More About Moving to Spain?

Access our full Spain Relocation Bootcamp (Lifetime Access) as part of our Relocation Plans.

Our Spain Relocation Bootcamp is a step-by-step video series that guides you through every stage of your relocation journey. Our expert advisors walk you through essential topics, including visas and residency options, tax obligations, healthcare options, renting and buying property, citizenship, and more.

Each video gives you practical insights, clear explanations, and insider advice to help you make confident, informed decisions about your move.

Instant access to expert-led lessons covering every stage of the relocation journey:

Visas 101

Understand eligibility and choose the right path

Taxes in Spain

Know your obligations and structure your finances well 

Healthcare Options

Public vs. private, coverage requirements, how to apply

Renting in Spain

How the market works, contracts, where to begin

Citizenship & Residency

Legal pathways and long-term planning

Financial Planning

Managing money, currency, and cost of living

Moving as an EU Citizen

Specific guidance for EU nationals

Buying Property in Spain

From mortgages and legal steps to hidden areas and more.

New sessions are added and updated monthly.
You get access to our Spain Relocation Plans forever.

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