Information about workers’ rights in Spain: contracts, hours, paid time off, paid vacations, unions, dealing with problems, and other topics.
Guide to working in Spain: employment contracts, becoming self-employed (autónomo), work visas, and the new Digital Nomad Visa option for remote workers. Includes info on social security, taxes, and navigating Spanish work culture.
A great article from Mark Wilkens of the Rights Group regarding the actual costs of buying property in Spain 2007.
Complete guide to Spanish mobile phone service: SIM cards, providers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Lobster), 4G/5G coverage, prepaid vs contract plans, pricing comparison, and tips for transitioning from your home country carrier.
How to obtain Spanish residency for EU/EEA citizens, their spouses, and non-EU family members: the registration certificate (certificado de registro) and EU-family member residence card explained. Note: Post-Brexit, UK citizens now require separate visa arrangements.
Struggling to get a cita previa for your TIE or fingerprint appointment? Try emailing your local Oficina de Extranjería directly. Includes a comprehensive directory of immigration office email contacts across all Spanish regions.
Are you wondering how to move to Spain? Already living here and trying to navigate the bureaucracy? You've come to the right place.
Join 232373 other expats living in or moving to Spain here on SpainExpat.com. We offer special private forums, Facebook groups, early access to new features and announcements and more.
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