Move to Spain
NIE, TIE, padrón, EU registration, visas, and residency.
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Vacation in Spain
Short visits, entry rules, transport, places to stay, and practical trip planning in Spain.
Live in Spain
Healthcare, banking, taxes, digital access, and the key admin steps for everyday life in Spain.
Not legal advice. Always verify with official sources before filing.
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Accommodation booking platforms for Spain
Compare accommodation booking platforms before reserving in Spain. Check cancellation policies, neighbourhood location, and total price including fees before…
Booking platforms
For places to stay, the practical move is usually to compare large platforms first and only book once you are clearer on area, stay type, and conditions.
Next 3 steps
- Compare neighborhood, cancellation policy, arrival times, and accommodation type before booking.
- Check whether a hotel, apartment, or more flexible stay fits your trip length better.
- Before paying, review fees, conditions, and recent reviews carefully.
Official links
Booking.com
One of the biggest hotel-booking platforms for comparing stays across Spain.
Airbnb
Popular for apartments, rooms, and longer or more home-style stays.
Expedia Hotels
Large online travel platform useful for hotels and broader trip bundling.
Tripadvisor
Useful for comparing reviews, neighborhoods, attractions, and stay ideas before booking.
This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.
Documents that often slow people down
Identity and civil records
- Valid passport or EU national ID.
- Birth, marriage, or partnership records where relevant.
- Legalization or Hague apostille for many foreign public documents.
- Sworn Spanish translations when documents are not accepted as-is.
Spain-side basics
- Address in Spain and, when requested, padrón certificate.
- Immigration appointment confirmation.
- Correct EX form for your procedure.
- Paid tasa receipt, often Modelo 790 with the matching code.
Money, health, purpose
- Proof of economic means for routes that require it.
- Health insurance or public coverage proof where required.
- School admission, remote-work evidence, family link, or permit approval.
- Criminal record certificate for some visas and residence routes.
Not every document applies to every route. The guide should help you narrow this down.
Official sources
Appointments and fees
Identity and residence
Digital access
Residence routes
This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.
Last reviewed: July 2026