Spain

Living legally in Spain means registering your residency and keeping your permits up to date. For foreigners, understanding the residency registration and renewal process is vital to maintain your legal status and enjoy rights in Spain. This guide outlines what you need to know. 📝 Initial Residency Registration Register at the Foreigner’s Office (Oficina de […]

Access to Spain’s public healthcare system and social security benefits depends on proper registration. For foreigners, understanding this process is key to securing healthcare, pensions, and unemployment benefits. This guide explains how to register and what rights you have. 📋 Registering for Social Security in Spain 📝 All employees and self-employed (autónomos) must register with

Moving to Spain and planning to drive? Foreigners must understand the rules for exchanging their foreign driving license and registering vehicles to drive legally. This guide explains key steps, requirements, and deadlines. 📝 Exchanging Your Foreign Driving License 🌍 Licenses from EU/EEA countries are valid in Spain but may need exchanging depending on your origin

If you plan to live, work, or study in Spain, you’ll encounter two essential documents: the NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) and the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero). Both are crucial for legal residence and access to services. This guide explains what these documents are, how to obtain them, and why they matter.

If you’re living in Spain, empadronamiento (registering your address at the local town hall) is one of the first official steps you must take. It’s a fundamental administrative procedure that affects access to healthcare, schools, voting rights, and more. This guide explains why empadronamiento is important and how foreigners can complete the process smoothly. 📋