If you're thinking of teaching English in Spain, read these articles first, adventure later.
How much does it really cost to live in Spain in 2026? Beyond the numbers, we explore the retiree reality, working on Spanish salaries, hidden costs nobody mentions, and the transformation that happens when you stop counting euros and start living. Real budgets, real expat voices, honest warnings.
This article has information about alternative ways to get a working visa for Spain in particular for journalists. It will give you detailed instructions on how to get the visa, what documents you need, who to contact and if you are eligible to get a freelancer's working visa for Spain. It can help set up your visa before you have an actual job in Spain which is often hard to do.
Our first part of five articles providing information about teaching English in Spain. Discussion of TEFL, TESOL, certificates, TEFL school accreditation, and what to expect from your TEFL course.
Spain Expat's helpful list of embassies and consulates for your home country and Spain. Includes American, Canadian, British, Irish, Australian, and Dutch embassies in Spain.
The different paths to Spanish citizenship: residency requirements, family ties, the 2022 Democratic Memory Law for descendants of exiles/Civil War victims, Sephardic heritage, and dual nationality rules. Updated for 2026.
Are you wondering how to move to Spain? Already living here and trying to navigate the bureaucracy? You've come to the right place.
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