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🇪🇸 Moving to Spain

Your new chapter in Spain, made simple

Vibrant cities, Mediterranean light and great food. We handle the practical side — NIE, bank account, digital access and everyday setup — so you can enjoy the move.

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Before you arrive
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Dedicated coordinator
Local
Team that knows the ropes
Upfront
Prices and scope
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Life in Spain

Sunshine, city life and long lunches

Mediterranean light, lively neighbourhoods, great food and easy travel between regions — Spain is built for living well.

A climate for every taste

From the green Atlantic north to Mediterranean coasts and islands, many regions are made for outdoor living.

Everyday value

Food and transport can be good value, while housing costs differ a lot from one region to the next.

Sociable cities

Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Málaga have large international communities and plenty of multilingual services.

Healthcare options

Spain offers public and private healthcare, with access depending on local registration and insurance cover.

Ways to make the move

Find the route that fits your life in Spain

Working remotely, living on savings or passive income, or studying — compare common ways to make Spain home. Requirements are checked case by case.

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Remote-Work Route

Remote workers & freelancers whose employer or clients are based outside Spain

At a glance

Indicative timing
1–2 months (indicative)
Lifestyle fit
Work remotely, live locally

Timings are indicative and depend on official processing and your situation.

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Non-Lucrative Residence

Retirees & those with sufficient passive income or savings

At a glance

Indicative timing
1–3 months (indicative)
Lifestyle fit
Slow down and enjoy it

Timings are indicative and depend on official processing and your situation.

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Study Route

Students enrolled in an accredited Spanish programme

At a glance

Indicative timing
1–2 months (indicative)
Lifestyle fit
Study and explore the city

Timings are indicative and depend on official processing and your situation.

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Local essentials

Get set up for everyday life in Spain

Your NIE, a digital certificate and a local bank account — what you need to rent, sign contracts and get things done online. Fixed prices shown upfront.

Spanish NIE

from €199

Service price; authority, banking or professional fees may be separate where stated.

  • NIE application coordination
  • Appointment booked and managed for you
  • Someone can attend on your behalf where allowed and included

Digital Certificate

from €149

Service price; authority, banking or professional fees may be separate where stated.

  • Certificado Digital application support
  • Indicative three-business-day service target
  • Installation guidance

Spanish Bank Account

from €659

Service price; authority, banking or professional fees may be separate where stated.

  • Remote account-opening coordination
  • Eligible card options from the partner bank
  • Initial review may begin before NIE issuance

More help with your move

Spanish NIF Free AnchorMove planning workspace Free live webinars 60-min relocation consultation Empadronamiento (padrón) registration Social security (NUSS) number Healthcare registration Beckham Law tax consultation Tax filing (IRPF)
How it works

From plan to settled in, in three steps

A simple path for your move to Spain.

01

Picture the move

Tell us where you would like to live, when, and what matters most — work, family, budget, pace of life. We turn it into one clear plan.

02

Pick the help you want

From a single task to the whole move — banking, taxes, digital access and everyday setup. Scope and price shown upfront.

03

Settle in with a team

A dedicated coordinator keeps everything moving in the right order, so you can focus on your new life, not the to-do list.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Spain

Straight answers for planning your move; every situation is a little different.

Sociable and full of variety: Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, lively cities, late dinners and a strong café culture. Climate and costs change a lot from region to region.

Yes. Several steps can begin remotely — for example, the initial review for a Spanish bank account may begin before your NIE is issued.

Mostly the basics daily life runs on: an NIE for leases, contracts and banking, a local bank account for rent and bills, and a digital certificate to use public portals online.

Our property-search service currently covers Portugal. In Spain, we help with the NIE and bank account you will usually need to rent — ask the team what else is available.

No — we are a relocation team, working with independent licensed lawyers for any step that needs one.

Ready for life in Spain?

Tell us where you are in your plans and we will help you take the next step of the move.

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