Relocating to Spain

If Spanish test language is your biggest barrier to getting a driving license, DGT has an official option called Lectura Fácil. Learn what it is, what materials to study, what accommodations you may receive, and how to request the adapted exam through your driving school.

A successful move to Spain starts with five fundamentals: immigration route, finances, location, housing, and healthcare. This guide breaks each pillar into clear decisions, checklists, and current policy updates to help you plan with fewer surprises.

Before you pay a deposit or sign at the notary in Spain, verify more than the kitchen and the neighborhood. This practical checklist covers the 9 legal and financial checks that protect buyers from hidden risks: registry vs cadastre mismatches, ownership rights like usufruct, liens, community debts, IBI, 3% non-resident…

Learn how subasta property auctions work in Spain, where to find BOE Subastas listings, how deposits and bidding timelines work, and the key risks buyers must check before bidding.

If you own a property in Spain but do not live there full-time and do not rent it out, you may still have to pay Spanish tax each year. Non-resident owners must file IRNR tax using Modelo 210 for “imputed income” from their property, even if it sits empty. In…

From October 2025, Spain and the rest of the Schengen Area began rolling out the new Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamps with biometric registration at the border. Here’s what changes for visa-free travellers, how the 90/180-day rule is now tracked automatically, and why future residents and citizenship applicants should…

From national public holidays to regional fiestas across autonomous communities, Spain’s 2026 calendar is loaded with days off, long‑weekend opportunities, and local celebrations. Whether you live here, work remotely, or just plan to travel, knowing the full list gives you a major planning edge.

Forget market crashes and uncertainty — the Costa del Sol tells a different story. With record-breaking tourism, strong foreign demand, and stable prices, Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís are becoming top picks for Canadians, Americans, and global investors alike.

Spain 2025: Real Estate Market, Rental Yields and Taxes Explained If you are thinking about buying property in Spain in 2025, the numbers look attractive at first glance: prices are rising, demand is strong and gross rental yields are solid by European standards. But behind this growth there is a…

The EU has extended temporary protection until March 2027. Should beneficiaries in Spain switch to a national residence permit (residencia)? Here’s what you need to know plus clear options for what happens next.