Residency for EU citizens
Since the 14th of February 2003, there is an agreement between the European Community and their States members of free circulation of their citizens. EU citizens, people coming from the States belonging to the European Economic Space (Norway, Iceland, Liechenstein) and the nationals of the Swiss Confederation are allowed to live in Spain without necessity of a residency card whether they are employees, self-employed or students.

Residency for non EU citizens
The process to apply for residency is different from one country to the other. Consult for more information.
Número de Identificación (NIE)
Foreigners who have either economic, professional or social interests in Spain require the NIE (Numero de Identificación de Extranjero). This number should appear on all documents that will be given out in Spain, and will be asked for further steps in the country.

Registration at the Town Hall ("empadronamiento")
All nationals and foreigners who are settling in a new municipality must register at the Town Hall.

Consulate registration
We recommend that all foreigners living in Spain register at their Consulate.

Car import
All foreigners living in Spain must change their plate to a Spanish plate. It is a very long and complicate process. Easy Relocation can help you with it.

Driving license validation and exchange (only EU)
EU driving licenses must be validated or changed to Spanish "carnet de conducir".
For non EU citizens, it is necessary to make a test in Spain. Nevertheless, Americans and Canadians are allowed to drive in Spain and all over EU with an international driving license, during one year.

Easy Relocation will help you as web with the following:
Bank account opening
We will guide you towards banks that are used to work with foreign people and where you will be able to speak your language.

Advisers and lawyers who speak your language
Social Security registration
Pet import
Boat import