New to Spain • fast setup • in English

Moving to Spain?
Get set up in the right order.

The essentials expats need in their first days: banking, SIM/eSIM, insurance and trusted help for paperwork — without endless searching.

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Transparent note: some links may be affiliate links (at no extra cost to you). I only list services I’d recommend to a friend.

The 4-step setup (recommended order)

1) Banking 2) Mobile 3) Insurance 4) Paperwork help

Banking Get paid, pay rent, and avoid card issues. Choose options that work even without Spanish paperwork.
SIM / eSIM Internet on day one. Useful for maps, deliveries, WhatsApp, and appointments.
Insurance Travel, expat health or visa-friendly coverage — don’t guess, pick the right type.
Paperwork help NIE/TIE, tax questions, autónomo setup — when you need an English-speaking pro.

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Banking

High intent

Pick the right option depending on where you are in your move (arriving → daily use → local account).

Tip: If you’re arriving soon, start with Option A. Add a local Spanish account later if you need it for direct debits.

SIM / eSIM

Fast win

Get connected before you land, or the same day you arrive. Great for short or long stays.

Tip: start with an eSIM for day one. Switch to a monthly SIM once you’re settled.

Insurance

Visa-friendly

Pick the type that matches your situation (travel, expat health, or visa requirements).

Tip: travel insurance is usually enough for short stays. Long-term visas often require specific health coverage.

Paperwork help

Time-saver

When you want it done properly (and in English). Great if you’re busy or on a timeline.

Need help choosing? (Optional)

30 min

A short call to clarify what you need, in what order — and avoid the common mistakes newcomers make.

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Tip: you can host bookings via Calendly/TidyCal and collect payment via Stripe.

City quickstarts (optional)

Madrid • BCN

Mini-pages per city: best SIM stores, common paperwork offices, coworkings, and reliable neighbourhoods to start.

How this works

This site is curated (not a comparison engine). I focus on services that help newcomers get set up fast, with clear context on when each one makes sense.

Curated, not cluttered

Simple

Only a few options per category — chosen for common expat situations (no Spanish address yet, short stays, visa needs).

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Fair

Some links may be affiliate links. It doesn’t cost you extra — it helps keep the site alive. I avoid recommending anything I wouldn’t use.

English-friendly help

Trusted

For paperwork and bigger decisions, I point to vetted professionals (and later, you’ll be able to request intros).

Disclaimer: Information is general and may change. Always confirm current requirements (especially for visas, insurance, and residency).

Moving to Spain?Get set up in the right order.