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.
Taxes and tax address
What it is: Once you are a tax resident in Spain — which generally means spending more than 183 days per year in the country — you must file an annual income tax return (declaración de la renta, IRPF) with the Agencia Tributaria.
What it is not: Tax residency is a separate question from immigration residency, and tax residents are generally taxed on worldwide income, not just Spanish income.
Practical note: Your tax address (domicilio fiscal) should reflect where you actually live, and you can update it through the Tax Agency's online portal or in person. The annual filing window is typically April to June for the previous year.
Worth checking: Spain also has specific rules for some new residents under the Beckham Law (ley Impatriados), which can allow taxation only on Spanish-source income for up to six years — worth checking if you recently moved to Spain.
Next 3 steps
- Clarify whether you only need tax identification, a tax-address update, self-employment registration, or help with declarations.
- Check what address and personal details are recorded for you in official services before using online notices or procedures.
- Use the official Tax Agency portal to review your data, certificates, and tax-related procedures.
Official links
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