My Most Helpful Tips for Moving to Spain
Moving to Spain to teach English as an auxiliar de conversación was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Yet throughout the process, I had a ton of questions that I had trouble getting answered.
So I’ve put together this post to help others who are embarking on a move abroad to Spain. This post serves as a central location for all of the blog posts I’ve written over the years about moving to Spain.
Please note: Things may have changed a bit, so always be sure to double check with governmental authorities about up-to-date official information and requirements. This post simply discusses the things that helped me. It is not comprehensive, and some information may no longer be accurate. Please double check things yourself.
What To Do When You Move to Spain
As I embarked on my big move abroad to teach English in Spain, I constantly searched for lists of things to do when you move to Spain, and I could find no such list. So, I put together a list of suggestions here. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it may be helpful for getting starting and thinking about things in advance of a move.
How to Find an Apartment in Spain
Finding an apartment abroad can be a daunting task. But I did it, and so can you!
Things vary by region and city in Spain, so you’ll want to look for the most up-to-date information for the specific place to which you plan to move. Still, I put together this post on my experiences searching for an apartment in Fuengirola, Spain. While the precise information may be different in the place to which you plan to move, you may still find this post useful for identifying questions you need to ask and strategies for making plans.
Getting a SIM Card and Spanish Phone Number in Spain
If you plan to move to Spain rather than visit, you may want to get a Spanish SIM card and phone number upon arrival, so that you don’t have to pay international travel rates. I put together this post about my experiences with the process of getting a Spanish SIM card and phone number.
Transferring Money to Your Spanish Bank Account
Once you open a Spanish bank account, you may decide to transfer money from your country of origin. Several services facilitate these transactions. Personally, I used Wise to transfer my money internationally.
Sign up for Wise using my invite link to get your first transfer fee-free up to 500 euros. Disclaimer: This is an affiliate link, and at no extra cost to you, I may receive a commission.
Making Friends in Spain
Moving abroad is a significant endeavor, and it’s important to start building your social network and community when you arrive. To help give you some ideas for ways to make friends in Spain, I put together this post.
I hope you find these tips helpful in your process of moving to Spain! Safe travels!
