Everything you need to know about living in sunny Spain
For EU citizens, no visa is required. ID card or passport is sufficient. NIE registration is not required for stays up to 3 months.
Renting or buying property. Rental prices start from 500 €/month for an apartment, purchase from 1200 €/m².
Moving companies offer services from 1500 €. You can also move by yourself with your own car.
Polish driver's license is valid for 6 months. Then you can exchange for Spanish or register the vehicle.
After registering (empadronamiento) you will receive Spanish NIF and access to all public services.
SIM cards are available from 10 €. Main operators: Vodafone, Orange, Movistar, MásMóvil.
EU citizens have access to public healthcare after registering in the seguridad social system. EHIC card or UK Global Health Insurance Card is required.
Primary medical care in every town
Available in every health center
Available 24/7 in larger cities
Many expats decide on private insurance for faster access to specialists.
Insurance prices: 50-150 €/month depending on scope
EU citizens have the right to free movement and can stay in Spain for up to 3 months without registration.
Although tourist places speak English, knowledge of Spanish greatly facilitates daily life.
Spaniards eat late (lunch at 14-15, dinner at 21-22) and sleep in the afternoon (siesta). Adapt to the rhythm!
Spaniards are very sociable. Don't be surprised if a neighbor invites you for coffee or tapas!
Instead of supermarkets, visit local markets (mercado) - they are fresher and often cheaper.
In summer the temperature can exceed 40°C. Invest in air conditioning - it's not a luxury, but a necessity!
Spain has many public and local holidays. Check the calendar before planning visits!
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