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...find out or ask your agent about where to move to where there's a large expat community - this is generally where you'll want to be, at least initially."
• Spain Expat's visa in Spain section brings you... The Moving to Spain TO DO list (checklist) of things you will need to take care of before moving/ relocating. Information and preparations like: learning Spanish, business, visa, changing your home residency status, getting health insurance, a foreign bank account, purchasing electronics, and finding accommodations.

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... be aware that when you go to a local bank to open your account, the employee probably won't speak English, and won't have experience in this type of account..."
• Spain Expat's visa in Spain section brings you... Banks and banking for expatriates living in Spain. Includes information about: accounts for foreigners, VISA cards, debit cards, transaction fees, online banking, cajas and foreign-owned banks.

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A number of professions will be in demand.
• Spain Expat's visa in Spain section brings you... Information about the special European Union work and residence visa scheme for highly-skilled non-EU citizens called the EU Blue Card, including the requirements for, the benefits of, and how to apply for the EU Blue Card.