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Wills and inheritance
Do I Need a Spanish Will If I Live in Spain?
Understand when a separate Spanish Will may make life simpler for your family.
Read this SecretEmergency planning
What should be included in an expat emergency file?
Create one calm, practical file containing the information someone may need quickly.
Read this SecretResidency and visas
How to Get Your TIE Number in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide for British Expats
Follow the key steps for obtaining your TIE number and organising the right documents.
Read this SecretLife in Spain, one question at a time
Plain-English guidance for British expats—whether you’re planning a move, settling in or have called Spain home for years.
Our guides, called “Secrets”, help you understand unfamiliar topics, find a useful starting point and decide what to check next. Start with what matters to you today.
Finding your feet?
Make sense of NIE and TIE documents, healthcare, bank accounts and renting a home.
Already living here?
Find guidance on property, banking, tax and driving as your life and circumstances change.
Planning ahead?
Explore emergencies, wills and inheritance, with free resources to help you organise useful documents, contacts and family information.
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Browse all Expat Legacy SecretsOur guides provide general information. Requirements can vary with your nationality, residence status and location. Before making important decisions, check with the relevant official authority or a suitably qualified professional.
Everything you need for life in Spain
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Moving to Spain
Residency, visas, NIE, TIE and preparing to move.
Money & Pensions
UK pensions, banking, tax, currency and cost of living.
Healthcare
Healthcare entitlement, S1, EHIC, doctors, hospitals and private insurance.
Property & Home
Buying, renting, utilities, community fees and insurance.
Everyday Life
Driving and transport, with a route into guidance on everyday practicalities.
When Things Go Wrong
Emergency planning, lost documents and hospital stays.
Planning Ahead
Wills, inheritance, power of attorney and important family documents.
Latest Secrets
The ten most recently published Secrets, with practical guidance for life in Spain.
Residency and visas
Thinking of Moving Abroad From the UK? Why Specialist Advice Can Be Worth Having
Planning to move from the UK to Spain? Learn how specialist immigration advice can help you choose the right visa, avoid mistakes and plan with confidence.
Money and banking
Has Revolut Had a Data Breach? What Expats Need to Know
Revolut has confirmed a data breach affecting some customers. Find out what happened, what data was exposed and what Revolut users should do now.
Expat life planning
Can I move abroad without a job?
You may be able to move to Spain without a job, but you need the right residence route, enough funds and a lawful plan before earning any income.
Money and banking
What Happens to a Spanish Bank Account After Death? A Practical Guide for Families
Learn what happens to a Spanish bank account after death, which documents families may need, and how the process works in the Canary Islands.
Expat life planning
What Prince Harry and Meghan’s Return Teaches Us About Coming Home After Expat Life
What the public discussion around Prince Harry and Meghan’s return can teach expats in Spain about family, identity, finances and planning a move home.
Family
Can my children or dependent relatives join me?
A plain-English guide to bringing children, parents and other dependent relatives to Spain, including family reunification and key checks.
Expat life planning
Do I Need a Fishing Licence in Spain? A Practical Guide for Expats
How to get a fishing licence in Spain and the Canary Islands, including licence types, current fees, over-65s options, PescaREC and practical help.
Scams
The Amazon “iPhone in Your Basket” Scam: What You Need to Know
A caller says an iPhone has been added to your Amazon basket. Learn how this convincing account scam works and what you should do immediately.
Travel
Your First 72 Hours in Spain: How to Arrive Calm, Prepared and Ready to Settle In
Your First 72 Hours in Spain: British Expat Arrival Guide
Scams
What Is Cl@ve? A Simple Guide for British Expats in Spain
Learn what Spain’s Cl@ve system is, how to register, the difference between Cl@ve Móvil and Permanente, and how British expats can use it safely.
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