Prospective residents should read as much as possible about living in Spain. There are a large number of books which give a deeper cultural insight into the country. Pensioners retiring to Spain should take into account that a basic British pension could be inadequate to cover all future needs. For more information on UK pension and Benefit entitlements in Spain, visit our pension, benefits & healthcare section.

Be aware that The Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament have published a report into several contentious land law issues in Spain. The report majored on the situation in the Valencia region, and again warned perspective purchasers of the dangers of buying property in this area. For more information, visit our property section.

Marriage formalities in Spain

Information and advice on getting married or entering into a civil partnership in Spain.

Birth registration

How to register the birth of your child.

Cars

General information about driving, importing and registering cars in Spain.

Death registration

How to register a death in Spain.

Education

Education & schools in Spain.

Employment

Information to help you find work in Spain.

Consular fees from 02 July 2009

Most commonly used Consular services fees.

Finance

Opening a bank account, investing your money, taxation.

How to legalise documents

Information about the legalisation of documents.

Importing your pet

Information about importing animals into Spain.

Property, rentals, timeshare

Buying property in Spain, also rentals & timeshare.

Qualifications

Information about the recognition of UK qualifications in Spain.

Residence requirements

Entry & residence requirements for EU citizens.

Voting in Spain

Information about voting in elections in the UK and Spain.

Lottery fraud

How to avoid being a victim of lottery scams