First steps, practical setup, and settling into Spain
15 articlesThe work doesn't stop once your visa is approved. After arriving in Spain, you'll need to register for a TIE, get on the padrón, set up a bank account, arrange health insurance, and navigate a series of administrative processes — all within tight deadlines.
Our specialists guide you through the right visa from start to finish — managed entirely online, in English.
Apply for your TIE card, register on the padrón, open a Spanish bank account, and get your NIE if you haven't already.
Yes for practical purposes. Most landlords require a Spanish IBAN and utilities require direct debits from Spanish accounts.