Spain - EU Factsheets

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Spain and the Balearics: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Spanish social security and more.

Contents:

Introduction

Moving to Spain
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Spain
The System
General Taxation
Cost of Living
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
Health Systems

Social Security
National Provisions
E forms: General Overview
Registration (workers)
Sickness Insurance
Unemployment Insurance

Working in Spain
General EU Legislation
Finding a Job
Job Application

Recognition of Diplomas
General System
Paramedical Professions
Teachers
Engineers
Lawyers
General & Specialist Doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Midwives
Veterinarians/Vets

Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Employment Services in Spain
Useful Contacts for Social Security Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Taxes in Spain
Useful Contacts for Education and the Recognition of Diplomas in Spain
Useful Contacts for Tourism and Transport in Spain
Useful Contacts for Ministries and Government in Spain
Useful Contacts for Embassies in Spain

Introduction:

The European Union provides a vast amount of valuable information for EU citizens living in (or planning to live in) other Member States.

Here, AngloINFO has collected together the English-language factsheets that relate to life in Spain and EU member states in general.

Just select the category that interests you from the menu on the left-hand side of this page.

More information on EU laws and facilities can be found on the following European Union websites:

Europa (general information in all languages)
Europe Direct (questions and answers)
EURES (European Job Mobility portal)
Europa Travelling in Europe (practical information)
EuropaGo (Kids information and interaction portal)
European Youth Portal

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