Guides

Plain-English guides to Spanish paperwork

Clear, up-to-date how-tos for English-speaking expats — NIE, residency, driving licences, visas and more. No jargon.

Residency

How to get your NIE in Spain: a plain-English 2026 guide

Your NIE is the number behind almost everything in Spain. Here's how to get one without the stress.

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Town Hall

Empadronamiento (the padrón) explained: why it matters and how to register

The town-hall registration that quietly blocks everything else. Here's how to get it done.

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Driving

Exchanging your UK driving licence for a Spanish one (2026)

Good news: the UK–Spain agreement is active, so most people swap without a test. Here's how.

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Visas

The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) in 2026: what you need

The popular visa for those with their own income. Here are the 2026 numbers, in plain English.

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Moving

Bringing your pet from the UK to Spain in 2026

The rules changed after Brexit. Here's exactly what your dog or cat needs to travel now.

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Residency

NIE, padrón, residency, TIE: the correct order of steps in Spain

Do these in the wrong order and you'll be sent away to start again. Here's the right sequence.

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