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&A´s, and the chance to connect with fellow expats.
Upcoming Events
November 12 @ 6pm/12pm est/9am pst/5pm uk
Moving to Spain as an EU Citizen: Everything You Need to Register, Settle, and Thrive
Zoom Webinar
Are you an EU citizen planning to move to Spain? While you don’t need a visa, there are still important legal, financial, and practical steps to ensure your move is smooth and stress-free. In this in depth webinar, our expert team from Moving to Spain walk you through the essential processes — from residency registration to taxes, healthcare, housing, and more. Whether you’re relocating solo, with a partner, or with your entire family, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to make your move successful.
Webinars to Rewatch
Spain Taxes 101: What you need to know in 2025
Zoom
If you’re planning a move to Spain—or already living here—this recorded webinar is a must-watch. Tax expert Louis Williams breaks down the essentials of the Spanish tax system in simple, practical terms.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Spain’s tax system works
✅ Key income tax rates, social security contributions, and regional differences
✅ The favorable Beckham Tax Regime
✅ How to qualify for Digital Nomad tax benefits
✅ Wealth Tax, Model 720, and Inheritance Tax explained
✅ Important tax changes in 2025
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Spain’s Healthcare & Insurance: Navigating your Options
Zoom
Moving to Spain or thinking about changing your health insurance provider? This recorded webinar is a must-watch – Alastair, Alison, and Ciaran O´Toole as they break down the essentials of healthcare and health insurance in Spain, helping you make informed decisions about your coverage
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Public vs. Private Healthcare in Spain – Understand the differences and hear our own experiences with both. We also clarify how you qualify for public healthcare and when private insurance is required.
✅ Residency & Health Insurance – Learn which policies meet Spain’s visa and residency regulations.
✅ Choosing the Right Policy – Compare providers, assess your needs, and avoid common pitfalls. We will provide example estimates of annual policy costs for various scenarios
✅ Waiting Periods & Exclusions – Discover how these factors impact coverage and immigration applications.
✅ Switching Providers – Understand the benefits, risks, and key considerations before making a change.
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Spain Citizenship 101: Unlock your Spanish passport & access to the EU
Zoom
Exploring your path to Spanish citizenship? Whether you’re just starting out or already on the journey, understanding eligibility, timelines, and the application process can be challenging to navigate. Join us and our immigration partner, Maryem Essadik, as she shares her expert advice to help guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The paths to Spanish citizenship — by descent, marriage, or residency/naturalization
✅ How long do you need to have lived in Spain for citizenship
✅ Find out if you’re already eligible (many people are and don’t realize it!)
✅ Step-by-step guidance on the application process, tests, documents, and timelines.
✅ How Spanish citizenship unlocks EU-wide rights and opportunities
✅ Get dual citizenship clarity— who can keep their original nationality and who can’t
✅ Common mistakes that delay or derail applications — and how to avoid them
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Spanish Visas 101: Find Your Perfect Path to Spain
Zoom
Thinking about moving to Spain but unsure which visa is right for you? Whether you’re planning to retire, work remotely, study, or join a family member, Spain offers multiple visa options, and choosing the right one is crucial for a smooth transition. Join us with immigration partner Raquel Moreno, this session will walk you through Spain’s visa landscape and help you avoid the most common pitfalls that delay or derail applications. We also discuss the changes to Immigration Law that took effect in May 2025.
✅ What We Cover:
1. Overview of the main visa types:
✔️ Non-Lucrative Visa
✔️ Digital Nomad Visa
✔️ Student Visa + new Job Search Visa
✔️ Entrepreneur/Autónomo Visa
✔️ Family Reunification
✔️ EU Family Member Residency
2. Who qualifies for what, and how to choose the right visa based on your goals.
3. Step-by-step breakdown of each visa’s requirements, timelines, and documents.
4. How visa choice impacts your long-term path to permanent residency or citizenship.
5. Common mistakes (and how to avoid them).
6. What happens after you arrive: TIE, empadronamiento, healthcare, taxes.
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Retiring in Spain: What You Really Need to Know
Zoom
Dreaming of retiring under the Spanish sun? Join our free, expert-led session designed to help you turn that dream into a reality. Alastair Johnson, founder of Moving to Spain, will walk you through essential steps like visas, healthcare, property, and choosing the best place to retire. Tax specialist Louis Williams will explain how Spain’s tax system affects your Social Security, IRA, and pension income. Get clear, practical guidance to confidently plan your retirement in Spain.
What We Cover:
✅ Which Spanish visa is best for retirees, and how to qualify
✅ Private vs. public healthcare: what to know before you move
✅ The key Spanish taxes every expat retiree must understand
✅ Will Spain tax your Social Security, IRA, or pension income?
✅ Renting vs. buying: What makes the most sense in retirement
✅ What it really costs to live well in Spain
✅ BONUS: See our 2025 Research on the Best Places to Retire in Spain.
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Renting in Spain
Zoom
Are you considering renting a home in Spain but unsure where to start? Whether you’re relocating, retiring, or simply exploring the market before making a purchase, this webinar will provide you with the insider knowledge you need to make confident and informed decisions.
What We Cover:
✅ Overview of the Housing Act (Long Term/ Short Term)
✅ Tips on Renting in Spain
✅ Our Rental Price Index
✅ How we can help you find a Rental
✅ Hear from our Housing Experts about the areas they cover, and examples of properties in their area.
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
Moving to Spain as an EU Citizen: Everything You Need to Register, Settle, and Thrive
Zoom
Are you an EU citizen planning to move to Spain? While you don’t need a visa, there are still important legal, financial, and practical steps to ensure your move is smooth and stress-free. In this in depth webinar, our expert team from Moving to Spain walk you through the essential processes — from residency registration to taxes, healthcare, housing, and more.
What We Cover:
✅ Residency Process for EU Citizens and their Families
✅ Taxes & Working in Spain
✅ Healthcare Options for EU Citizens
✅ Housing & Cost of Living Calculator
✅ Where to Live in Spain
✅ Audience Q&A – real questions answered live
