Spain Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Spain. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Spain.
Visas & Permits
- Visas for Spain: Who needs a visa and how to apply
- Student Visas: Requirements for a student visa
- Work permits: Non-EU citizens working in Spain
- Social security number: How to get a social security number in Spain
- Número de Identidad Extranjero (NIE): The basics explained
- Applying for a Número de Identidad Extranjero (NIE): How do I get a NIE?
- European residency certificate: The application process
- TIE: Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero : How to get your TIE in Spain
- Spanish citizenship: How to become a Spanish national
- Family reunification: How to bring your loved ones to Spain
- Glossary: The most important identity numbers and papers
Jobs
- The job market: Job prospects for foreigners in Spain
- Work permits in Spain: How and when to apply for them
- Working conditions: Contracts, hours and holidays
- Social security: Benefits for workers in Spain
- Self-employment: Being your own boss in Spain
- English language teaching: A popular choice for expats
Housing & Rentals
- The rental market in Spain: How hard is it to find accommodation?
- Getting started: How to begin your housing search
- Where to look: The best places to search for accommodation
- Paid services: Estate agents and room finding services
- Viewings: Visiting an apartment
- Contracts: What to bear in mind when signing a rental contract
- Glossary: Language help for your housing search
Property
- Introduction: Buying property in Spain
- Research: How to find your dream property in Spain
- Estate agents in Spain: Buying property through an agency
- Fees & Taxes: Costs of buying property in Spain
- Types of property: Apartments, townhouses, villas and country properties
- Buying property: Conveyancing, contracts, final checks and completion
- How to buy property in Spain : 10 tips from an expert
Health
- The Spanish medical system: How public and private systems work
- Accessing healthcare in Spain: How to access public and private healthcare
- Pharmacies in Spain: Prescription costs and treatment advice for many common illnesses
- Sexual health in Spain: Everything you need to know to stay safe and healthy
- Basic medical term glossary : Essential Spanish vocabulary when going to the doctor
Money
- How to open a Spanish bank account: Requirements and fees
- Spanish banks: Where to manage your finances
- Banking services: Transfers, payments, cash machines and opening hours
- Currency exchange: A beginner’s guide to moving money abroad
- International currency exchange: Glossary of financial jargon
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Getting started: Telephone providers in Spain
- Internet access in Spain: How to get an internet connection at home
- Fixed phone lines: How to get a fixed phone line in Spain
- Internet cafés: Where to go online without a connection at home
- International & domestic calls and prices: How to use the phone in Spain
- Dialing codes: The most important prefixes in Spain
- Mobile phones: Spanish mobile operators
- Mobile rates: What to consider when choosing a calling plan
- Choosing a prepaid or contract mobile: Differences between prepaid and contract mobiles in Spain
- Calling cards: How to save money on international calls
- How to use: Using an international phonecard
Education
- The Spanish education system: Public and private schools
- Pre-school education: Kindergarten and nursery schools in Spain
- State schools: Grades, enrolment and school-hours in Spain
- School life in Spain: Language, holidays and school hours
- Private schools in Spain: School degrees, fees and other criteria
- Making the right choice: How to choose a private school
- Higher education in Spain: Universities, qualifications and fees
- Studying in Spain: Applications and costs
Business
- Introduction: A word of warning
- Research: How to carry out your research
- Legal & Professional Advice: How to find professional help
- Business Premises: What are the options?
- Business Entities: What kind of company is your best option?
- Incorporation: How to legally incorporate your company
- Accounting: What you need to do
- Buying an Existing Business: What to look out for
- Employing Staff: The implications of employing people in Spain
- Planning ahead: Financing your business in Spain
- Grants & incentives: Financial assistance for setting up a business
- Loans: Getting a loan for your business in Spain
- Taxation: The Spanish tax system
- Tax declaration: How to declare taxes in Spain
- Business taxation: Company taxation in Spain
- Additional taxes: Capital gains tax, VAT and property tax
- Social Security: The social security system in Spain
Travel & Leisure
- Traffic rules: What you need to know about driving in Spain
- Exchanging your driving licence: How to get a driver's licence in Spain
- Car rental: All you need to know to rent a car in Spain
- Importing a car: How to bring your car to Spain
- Driving licenses for Spain: Recognition of Spanish and foreign licenses
- Car insurance: Choosing car insurance in Spain
- Driving in Spain: Road conditions, traffic and safety
Culture
- A Brief History of Spain: From the Bronze Age to Democracy
- Local Culture and Lifestyle: Everyday life in Spain
- Politics and Society : Spanish government
- Local Cuisine : Typical Spanish Dishes
- Social Etiquette : How Spanish People Are
- Interesting Facts About the Spanish Language You Might Not Know : Curious facts
- Top 6 Spanish Cities for Expats: The Most Beautiful Destinations
- 9 Things You Didn’t Know About The Country : Did you know?
- Fiestas and Traditions in Spain: Traditional celebrations
Moving
- Before you move: What you should consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad