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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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Phone number and internet

What this is for

Getting a Spanish SIM is straightforward and often one of the first things to sort on arrival — you need a working Spanish number for bank verification, government SMS codes, appointment confirmations, and Cl@ve PIN registration. Major operators are Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and MásMóvil; low-cost MVNOs like Simyo, Digi, and Lebara offer good value on the same networks. You need your passport or NIE to register a SIM (anonymous SIMs are not legal in Spain). Prepay SIMs are available in supermarkets, phone shops, and operator stores. For home broadband, fibre coverage in Spain is extensive — Spain has one of the highest fibre penetration rates in Europe — and contracts are typically 12 months with competitive pricing.

Next steps
  1. Decide whether you need a temporary arrival solution or a stable line for living in Spain.
  2. Prepare passport or NIE/TIE, because some providers may ask for identification when opening a contract or porting a number.
  3. Before choosing a plan, check coverage in your area, contract length, home internet options, and whether you need reliable SMS codes for banking or public portals.
  4. Compare the larger operators and the more flexible options before choosing mobile, fibre, or a bundled package.
Official links
Movistar Major traditional operator for mobile, fibre, and full home-service bundles. Vodafone Well-known mobile and broadband operator with mainstream bundled options. Orange Large national provider for mobile, fibre, and combined home packages. DIGI Popular lower-cost option for mobile and fibre, often attractive for newcomers. O2 Cleaner no-frills option under Movistar's network, often with simpler plans. Yoigo Common alternative for mobile and fibre bundles with a more flexible feel.

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

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