Moving to Spain
Your first week on the Costa Blanca: a practical checklist
You have arrived. Now what? SIM, registration, bank account, supermarket, health centre: the 10 steps you should complete before your first week is over.
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Visas, residency, healthcare, schools and the essential paperwork to start a new life on the Costa Blanca.
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Sending money to Spain without losing on fees
Bank transfer, Wise, Revolut, OFX: we compare costs, exchange rates and times to move your money to Spain the smartest way.
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The British community in Alicante: areas, events and services
Over 70 000 Britons live in Alicante province. Pubs, social clubs, cricket, English newspapers: the guide to Spain's largest expat community.
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The Russian community on the Costa Blanca: where to find it
Over 20 000 Russians live in Alicante province. Shops, churches, schools, medical services and neighbourhoods where the Slavic community is part of the landscape.
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Learning Spanish when you arrive: schools and resources in Alicante
EOI, private academies, language exchanges, apps: every option for learning Spanish on the Costa Blanca, with real prices and the level you need for each procedure.
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Empadronamiento: the first step when you arrive
Without empadronamiento there is no health card, no school, no administrative life in Spain. It is free, fast and mandatory. Here is how to do it.
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How to exchange your foreign driving licence in Spain
6 months: that is the deadline to exchange your licence before it stops being valid. Countries with agreements, DGT process, costs and what happens if you miss the deadline.
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International schools in Alicante province
Over 30 international schools between Dénia and Torrevieja. British, IB, French, German curriculum: complete map with zones, prices and what to ask.
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The Spanish healthcare system for foreign residents
Public, private, convenio especial: three routes to healthcare in Spain as a foreigner. We explain which one fits your situation and how much it costs.
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Non-lucrative residence in Spain: what you need to know
Live in Spain without working: minimum income, health insurance, application process and renewal. The most direct guide for retirees and financially independent people.
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Golden Visa: what it was, why it was abolished and what alternatives exist
Since April 2025, Spain no longer grants residency through property investment. We review what the Golden Visa was, why it disappeared and what options a non-EU investor has today.
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Spain's Digital Nomad Visa: requirements, process, advantages
Work remotely from the Costa Blanca with a visa of up to 5 years and a 24 % tax rate. Here is the full process, real requirements and traps to avoid.
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Moving to Spain from the UK after Brexit
Without freedom of movement, moving to Spain from the UK is no longer automatic. Visas, NIE, TIE, registration: the step-by-step process.