Settling in
International Schools in Valencia: The Real Budget for 2026-2027
Real fees, enrolment costs and waiting lists at Valencia's British, American and French international schools for 2026-2027, plus GBP/USD benchmarks.
The Bachibac in Valencia: schools, exams and equivalences
The Bachibac earns the French Baccalauréat and the Spanish Bachillerato at once. Schools in Valencia, exams and equivalences, our clear guide.
Insurance in Spain: home, car, liability and health (what anglophones need to know)
Home insurance that sends a plumber for a leak, car cover and your no-claims bonus, plus the health-insurance rules for British, Irish and American residents: the 2026 guide.
Documents to Prepare Before Moving to Spain (UK, US and Irish)
The checklist before you move to Spain: passport validity, non-EU visa paperwork, apostilles for UK/US documents, birth and marriage certificates and sworn translations - with far less needed for Irish citizens.
Renewing Your Passport from Valencia: UK, Irish and US Guide
How to renew a UK, Irish or US passport from Valencia: online via HM Passport Office, Passport Online, or the US Consular Agency - plus timings, fees and what to update afterwards.
Exchanging Your Driving Licence in Spain: UK, US and Irish Rules
UK licences can be exchanged with no test - but only within six months of becoming resident. US holders must sit the full Spanish test; Irish and EU holders just register.
Do you need a visa to move to Spain? A guide for non-EU newcomers
It depends on your passport. Irish and other EU citizens need no visa; Britons (post-Brexit), Americans and other non-EU nationals do. Here are the routes.
Renting a flat in Valencia: the guide to not getting burned
Tight market, recent law, rising scams: what you need to know to rent in Valencia without nasty surprises, especially when you've just arrived.
The NIE step by step: the key that opens (almost) every door
The foreigner's identification number is the first building block of settling in. What it is, how to get it in Valencia, and the pitfalls to avoid, for EU and non-EU citizens alike.
The empadronamiento in Valencia: registering with the town hall, the basis of everything
Free, fast and essential: registering on the padrón unlocks healthcare, schooling and your paperwork. Here's how to do it in Valencia.
Becoming a resident in Valencia: the green card, from NIE to residence
Beyond three months, registering becomes mandatory. We explain the EU green card, the conditions you must prove and the procedure - and how non-EU citizens go visa-then-TIE instead.
The SIP card and social security: accessing healthcare in Valencia
How to open your entitlement, get your SIP card and choose your health centre in the Valencia region - whether or not you're working.