Your complete relocation guide

Everything you need
to live & work
in Spain

Visas, taxes, housing, schools, culture — all in one place. The guide no one else has built.

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What's keeping you up at night

The questions everyone asks
before moving to Spain

Click on any concern to go directly to the answer — no searching, no reading through irrelevant content.

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"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?"
→ Seguridad Social & 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?"
→ Immigration — pets
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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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11
"What if I have a family emergency back home — can I travel freely?"
→ Immigration — visa conditions
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12
"What are Spanish work hours, holidays and employment conditions really like?"
→ Labour law & working conditions
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Everything
covered

From visas to schools, taxes to cultural shock — structured, updated, in your language.

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Immigration
All visa types, residency, NIE, TIE, family reunification, pets.
12 topics
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Taxes
IRPF calculator, Beckham Law, double taxation treaties, AEAT links.
8 topics
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Seguridad Social
Employee & employer costs, bilateral agreements, A1 certificate, labour rights.
9 topics
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Housing
Best neighbourhoods, rental contracts, costs by area, interactive map.
8 topics
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Schools
International schools map, costs, admission, schedules, extracurriculars.
7 topics
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Banca
How to open an account without NIE, best banks for expats, Wise vs. traditional.
5 topics
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Cultura y Bienestar
Cultural shock, trailing spouse, communities, language, mental health.
9 topics
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Exchange Rate
Live 12-month history vs. your home currency. Powered by ECB data.
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Interactive tools

Not just information.
Tools that work.

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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 2025 tax brackets →
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Neighbourhood Map
Interactive map of Madrid & Barcelona. Filter by profile: families, young professionals, executives.
With average rental prices →
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Colegios Internacionales Map
All international schools in Madrid & Barcelona. Filter by curriculum (British, American, IB, French).
With fees and contacts →
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Comparador de ciudades
Compare Madrid vs. Barcelona across 12 dimensions: cost, climate, jobs, schools, expat community.
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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AI Assistant
Ask anything about your specific situation. Powered by Claude AI with full knowledge of Spanish regulations.
Try: "Do I qualify for Beckham Law?" →

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