Inma
Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain
- 910 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law
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4.95(59 reviews)
Relocation & Settling-In Support in Spain
Moving to Spain means a long list of official steps, from the NIE and address registration to the tax number, bank, health care and residence card. English-speaking lawyers set out a personal checklist and handle the paperwork with you.
About Relocation & Settling-In Support in Spain
Moving to Spain brings a long list of official steps. This service is settling-in support for people relocating to Spain: a relocation checklist worked out with you, covering the NIE, the tax number (NIF), address registration (empadronamiento), the residence card, social security, health care, a bank account and utilities. It is legal and administrative help from English-speaking registered lawyers. It is not a removal company, and it does not deal with moving children (that is family law). Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Relocation Service”.
Who uses it
- Retirees and people living on passive income.
- Remote workers and digital nomads (see digital nomad visa).
- Families moving for work or school.
- Buyers of a home in Spain.
- Non-EU nationals dealing with visas and registration.
What the first weeks usually involve
- The foreigner identity number, see NIE application.
- Registering your address at the town hall, which many other procedures ask for.
- The residence card where it is required, see TIE card application.
- A tax number, social security registration and access to health care.
- A bank account and utilities in your name.
The order and the requirements depend on nationality, visa type and region.
How a lawyer helps
A first talk about your circumstances, a personal checklist and timeline, collecting and translating documents, guidance on apostilles, accompanying you to appointments where allowed, and answers during the first months. Visa questions, such as the non-lucrative visa, are handled separately.
Questions and answers
What comes first when moving to Spain?
It depends on your situation. The NIE and the address registration often come early, because other steps ask for them.
What is empadronamiento?
It is the registration of your address at the town hall. It is asked for in many procedures, such as health care and school places.
Is this a removal or relocation company?
No. It covers the official and legal steps of settling in, not the transport of your belongings.
Can a lawyer open a bank account for me?
The bank decides. A lawyer prepares the documents, deals with translations and coordinates with the bank.
Does it cover moving abroad with children after a separation?
No. That is a family law matter, see family law.
11 lawyers who provide Relocation & Settling-In Support in Spain
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Angela
Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain
- 381 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 27+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Business and Company Administration, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE)
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5.00(30 reviews)
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Rosa
Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain
- 1,612 cases handled · 2 in this service
- 17+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of the Balearic Islands
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4.98(162 reviews)
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Inma
Lawyer · Valencia, Spain
- 716 cases handled · 2 in this service
- 18+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Valencia
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4.99(56 reviews)
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Francisca
Lawyer · Gandia, Spain
- 469 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 21+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- University of Valencia
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4.83(35 reviews)
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Domingo
Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- 372 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 19+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Salamanca
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4.94(28 reviews)
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María
Lawyer · Estepona, Spain
- 184 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English
- Law, University Granada
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4.60(5 reviews)
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Pablo
Lawyer · Granada, Spain
- 11 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 21+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English, French
- Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada
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Miguel
Lawyer · Oviedo, Spain
- 254 cases handled
- 26+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Oviedo
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4.98(22 reviews)
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Rafael
Lawyer · Seville, Spain
- 204 cases handled
- 31+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Seville
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4.81(27 reviews)
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Ramon
Lawyer · Almeria, Spain
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Almeria University
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What our clients say about our service in Spain
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I used the lawyer to witness my Irish passport application, and the experience was excellent. She was professional and accommodating, her English was perfect, and she made the entire process straightforward and stress-free. I really appreciate all her help.
— Jake05 May 2026 -
The lawyer helped me twice to get a police clearance certificate, and also assisted my husband with the same. His English is perfect, and we were both very satisfied.
— Kim09 Jan 2026 -
The lawyer was very responsive, kept me up to date on progress and made everything run smoothly. I am very satisfied: the request was handled professionally and on time, and I could not have asked for more.
— Julie27 Jun 2025 -
At the first contact, the lawyer took the time to email me because my mobile number had the wrong country code attached, and he wrote again later to check whether I still needed support. Working with him on a time-sensitive request was an exemplary experience. He used the information I supplied and got me what I asked for remarkably efficiently. It was also very good value for money, though that did not matter to me, since the priority was obtaining the document. He appreciated how important my request was and updated me at every step, and I was very satisfied with the outcome. Should I need more support in future from my time living in Spain, I would not hesitate to recommend him or to contact him again.
— Michelle31 Jul 2023 -
He was very attentive and very efficient.
— Michael20 Jun 2023 -
He contacted me promptly and was extremely helpful; I am very satisfied.
— Daelibe17 Jan 2023 -
Extremely helpful and friendly!
— Holger22 Jan 2020 -
Meeting and appointing the lawyer was like a breath of fresh air. After using several other lawyers in Palma de Mallorca without any success whatsoever, she stepped into a complicated case in its seventh year and turned it around almost overnight. Within months the ball was rolling again and she finalised the case where others had simply given up. She always responded to my emails and phone calls and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. I will not be using anyone else from now on.
— Terry05 Jan 2019 -
Excellent value for money and a very simple process, and I was fully satisfied.
— Allison12 Dec 2025 -
I would definitely use this service again.
— Bamidele13 Jun 2023 -
I contacted the service for help with a legal problem and within just a few minutes the lawyer contacted me. He immediately told me what I needed to do and what would happen. He was very efficient, professional and non-judgemental at all times, and his English was perfect. Furthermore, he did everything possible to help me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a hard-working, honest solicitor. He was a gentleman.
— Christina24 Apr 2023 -
The lawyer was pleasant and very helpful.
— Kim20 Mar 2023