Your complete relocation guide
Everything you need
to live & work
in Spain
Visas, taxes, housing, schools, culture...
Everything you need, all in one place.
12
modules covered
1.1M+
foreigners moved to Spain in 2024 (INE)
2026
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What's keeping you up at night
The questions everyone asks
before moving to Spain
Tap any question below to go straight to the answer.
01
"How much will I actually take home after taxes in Spain?"
→ Taxes & IRPF calculator
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02
"Will my partner be able to work in Spain with a dependent visa?"
→ Immigration — family visas
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03
"My kids don't speak Spanish — will they be okay at school?"
→ International schools guide
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04
"How much money do I need when I arrive? What are the first costs?"
→ Pre-arrival financial checklist
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05
"What happens to my pension and social security contributions?"
→ Social Security & bilateral agreements
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06
"I have no Spanish payslip or guarantor. How do I rent a flat?"
→ Housing — renting as a foreigner
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07
"How do I make friends and build a social life in a new country as an adult?"
→ Expat communities & culture
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08
"Can I bring my pet? What documents, vaccines and restrictions apply?"
→ Pets — moving with your pet
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09
"Do I qualify for the Beckham Law? How much could I save?"
→ Taxes — Beckham Law
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10
"What is the cultural shock really like the first months in Spain?"
→ Culture & wellbeing guide
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"What if I have a family emergency back home — can I travel freely?"
→ Immigration — visa conditions
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"What are Spanish work hours, holidays and employment conditions really like?"
→ Labour law & working conditions
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Everything covered
Every part of the move, organised into one place and kept up to date.
Immigration
All visa types, residency, NIE, TIE, family reunification.
9 topics
Taxes
IRPF calculator, Beckham Law, double taxation treaties, AEAT links.
7 topics
Social Security
Employee & employer costs, bilateral agreements, A1 certificate, labour rights.
14 topics
Healthcare
Public system (SNS) vs. private insurance, insurer comparison, GPs & specialists.
8 topics
Banking
How to open an account without NIE, best banks for expats, Wise vs. traditional.
5 topics
Culture & Wellbeing
Cultural shock, trailing spouse, communities, language, mental health.
10 topics
Administrative Procedures
Civil documents, apostille, registrations and degree recognition.
4 topics
Removals
Instant price estimator, packing day guide, Spanish customs and AEAT links.
10 topics
Pets
Microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport, entry points and checklist.
5 topics
Housing
Best neighbourhoods, rental contracts, costs by area, interactive map.
7 topics
Schools
International schools map, costs, admission, schedules, extracurriculars.
6 topics
Exchange Rate
Live 12-month history vs. your home currency. Powered by ECB data.
Real-time
Why this guide
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Most guides cover the basics. We go further — real tax calculations, actual visa requirements, neighbourhood-level housing data and the human side of relocating that no one else talks about.
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Technical depth — actual IRPF brackets, bilateral SS agreements, Beckham Law mechanics
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Interactive tools — calculators, visa finder, neighbourhood map and personalised checklist
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Updated for 2026 — current tax brackets, Social Security bases, rental prices and school fees
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The human side — cultural shock timeline, trailing spouse, making friends, mental health
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Free to use — no registration, no paywall, no ads. Just information.
Interactive tools
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IRPF Tax Calculator
Enter your gross salary and family situation. Get your estimated net income and tax breakdown instantly.
Updated with 2026 tax brackets →
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Neighbourhood Map
Interactive map of Madrid (Barcelona coming soon). Filter by profile: families, young professionals, executives.
With average rental prices →
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International Schools Map
Profiles of leading international schools in Madrid (Barcelona coming soon). Filter by curriculum (British, American, IB, French, German).
With fees and contacts →
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City Comparator
Compare your home city with Madrid or Barcelona across 11 dimensions: cost, taxes, jobs, safety, schools, climate, culture.
Side-by-side analysis →
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Relocation Checklist
Your personalised to-do list based on your nationality and family situation. 40+ items, trackable.
Customised by profile →
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Exchange Rate Tracker
Follow exchange rates against the euro with a 12-month history, using European Central Bank data.
Check your currency →
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