Your First Month
You have landed. Now tackle the paperwork: NIE, empadronamiento, bank accounts, SIM cards, and surviving the first 30 days. Step-by-step guides from a family who has been through every queue.
NIE & Documents
Book your appointment, gather documents, pay the fee, and get your number - our step-by-step process.
Banking & Admin
Open a bank account, register at the town hall, and get your healthcare sorted.
Healthcare
Public vs private healthcare, how to register, and what to do in emergencies.
3 Guides in This Stage
Tackle these roughly in order for the smoothest first month.
Sanidad en Espana para expatriados: guia completa [2026]
Como acceder a la sanidad en Espana. Registro en CatSalut, tarjeta TSI, opciones de seguro privado, urgencias y lo que aprendimos por las malas.
NIE Barcelona: Guia Completa para Conseguir Cita [2026]
Guia paso a paso para obtener tu NIE en Barcelona. Reserva de cita, documentos necesarios, costes y consejos de alguien que paso por ello tres veces.
Abrir una cuenta bancaria en Espana siendo extranjero [2026]
Como abrir una cuenta bancaria en Espana sin NIE. CaixaBank, BBVA, N26 comparados. Documentos necesarios, online vs oficina, y nuestra experiencia.
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