Resources For
Moving To Spain
This section brings together practical resources for moving to Spain — helpful links, templates, checklists and key Spanish terminology, all in one place. Whether you’re researching visa options, navigating the property process or settling into daily life, these tools are here to support you at every stage of the move.
Web Resources
A curated collection of trusted websites and official sources to help you navigate moving to and living in Spain.
Templates & Checklists
Simple, practical tools to help you stay organized and on track as you plan and manage your move to Spain.
Spanish Glossary
Key Spanish terms and phrases you’ll encounter along the way, explained clearly so you can understand and navigate daily life.
Before Moving
Everything you need to sort before you leave — visas, NIEs, finances and the hundred other things on your pre-move list.
After The Move
What you need to get sorted once you arrive — utilities, healthcare, paperwork and all the practicalities of your new life in Spain.
Property Guide
Here’s what to know about buying property in Spain as an American — from your first search to signing at the notary.
Resources
Checklists, glossaries and vetted websites to help you plan, prepare and hit the ground running in Spain.
Our Journey
Follow along as we document our move from Portland, Oregon to Jávea, Spain — the highs, the headaches and everything in between.
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