In most areas of Spain, there are several types of schools from which expatriate families can choose. State-funded schools, National schools and international schools, Special needs education, Local School System.

Spain with it’s climate, lifestyle and welcoming people is popular with people looking to move abroad.  Many retire to Spain but there are also many people who choose to move to work in Spain so that they can have a new lifestyle for themselves and their family. What are the rules and how can you...

Many expats having spent a proportion or all of their career abroad get used to a different climate and lifestyle and do not feel drawn back to their home country when considering their retirement. There are many options for retiring and it is a very personal decision on where to retire. For some retiring where...

Choosing the right healthcare insurance policy can make a real difference to how successfully you start your journey abroad – or whether you start it at all. For expats, it’s as important as picking the right country: health insurance varies depending on many factors (location, lifestyle, family size, etc.), and individual needs differ – students,...

Spain’s climate and particularly its sunshine is a major attraction for people to live in Spain with most areas (apart from the North and Northwest) seeing over 300 days sunshine a year. Spain is one of the warmest and sunniest countries in Europe, but there are variations in weather patterns depending on which area of Spain...

Move myself to Spain from the UK? As you plan your move to Spain we aim to provide you with the information you need to achieve your move. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you to plan your move together with links to further information and to our carefully selected partners able to help...

You can continue to claim your State Pension when you decide to retire abroad, provided you have paid enough UK National Insurance contributions to qualify. If you have not yet started receiving your pension you can get a State Pension statement to tell you how much State Pension you may get In order to claim...

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare.  The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a...

Passport and visa requirements are subject to change, particularly for Britons as the Brexit process unfolds. Use the following information only as general guidelines. The embassy or consulate or a specialist immigration company are the best sources for current, detailed requirements. Allow plenty of lead-time to obtain detailed information and prepare the requisite credentials. Passport...

A trust is a legal arrangement used in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, but it is not recognised in Spain. Here AGM Abogados explain the issues around the use of trusts and inheritance tax in Spain. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Dimitrichka Nedelcheva Anghelova, Tax and Fiscal Lawyer. AGM...

Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain provided they are able to support themselves financially. It is used by those planning to retire to Spain and other people who do not plan to work in Spain. You have to become tax resident in Spain and it can be renewed for up to...

There are many advantages to renting rather than buying in Spain and it is worth considering renting initially even if you plan to buy. How do you find a rental property, what are your options and how does the rental process work? Here we set out what you need to know before renting in Spain...