Let’s be honest from the start. Moving to another country is a big decision. Moving to another country with children is a whole different sport — played while tired, emotional, and carrying a backpack full of paperwork. Yes, moving to Spain with kids can be incredible: * better weather * more outdoor
Let me introduce you to the most boring, most powerful thing you will ever own in Spain. No, it’s not your residency card. No, it’s not your NIE. It’s your digital signature. This tiny, invisible file controls: * Your taxes * Your healthcare * Your visa admin * Your social security
(Or: Why Your Money Suddenly Goes Further and You’re Not Imagining It)** Let’s talk about money. Specifically, where it quietly disappears… and where it doesn’t. Understanding the cost of living in Spain is one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of planning a move. Because yes,
Let’s start with the boring-but-important bit, because Spain absolutely does not care about your vibes. No healthcare = no visa. End of discussion. Unless — and this is the golden exception — you qualify for an S1 because you receive a UK State Pension. If you do, Spain suddenly becomes one of
Let me start with the most important thing you need to know about Spanish banks: 👉 Your banking experience in Spain has absolutely nothing to do with how good the bank is on paper. It has everything to do with whether the person behind the counter smiles at you… or looks
The NIE Number Explained (Without the Confusion) If you’re planning a move to Spain, you’ve almost certainly heard people talk about the NIE number — often with a sense of urgency and a lot of mixed information. So let’s clear it up properly: what it is, who needs