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Planning to move abroad from the UK? Our free visa discovery is currently tailored to British passport holders.
Read the UK moving abroad guideFrom the first idea to a practical shortlist, Vaymonta helps you organise the early research without pretending that complex visa decisions are automatic.
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A British passport normally allows short visits within the Schengen 90-in-180-day rule, not automatic permission to settle or work. Choose your route using the official requirements and the information in your quote.
UK government: living in Spain ↗ · Spanish consulate: all visa categories ↗
Open a route to see who it is for, the main paperwork and the official application instructions. The consulate serving your UK address and the route you choose determine where you apply.
For qualifying work carried out remotely for an employer or clients mainly outside Spain. Check experience, income, social-security and employer-consent requirements.
Costs: Visa fee: check your consulate’s current GBP schedule; separate application-centre charges may apply.
Prepare: Criminal record, health cover, income and work evidence; apostille / sworn translation as instructed.
For people with sufficient qualifying means who will not carry out work or professional activity in Spain. Not a work permit.
Costs: Visa fee + residence-authorisation fee: confirm at application; BLS service charge separately.
Prepare: EX-01, form 790-052, means of support, insurance, medical and criminal certificates as specified.
Generally needs the Spanish employer’s work/residence authorisation before the visa application.
Costs: Visa fee and any work/residence authorisation fees: confirm for your case.
Prepare: Employer authorisation, criminal and medical certificates, passport and route-specific forms.
For establishing or operating an eligible business or professional activity in Spain.
Costs: Visa + work/residence authorisation fees: route and location dependent.
Prepare: Business plan, funding, relevant licences/qualifications, criminal and medical certificates.
For eligible studies or training; length of programme affects requirements and permitted work.
Costs: Check current visa charge; tuition, insurance and document costs are separate.
Prepare: Admission, financial means, healthcare; medical/criminal certificates where required by programme length.
Separate rules apply for family of Spanish/EU citizens, family reunification, highly qualified workers, researchers, entrepreneurs, intra-company transfers and other categories.
Costs: Fees and exemptions depend on category and nationality.
Prepare: Choose the specific route in the consulate directory before preparing documents.
London application centre ↗ · Edinburgh consulate ↗ · Manchester consulate ↗
Many long-stay routes require an ACRO police certificate. Check the route’s permitted certificate age and whether an apostille and sworn Spanish translation are needed. ACRO police certificates ↗
Required for certain visa routes, not universally. The consulate may specify exact wording, issue date, apostille and translation. Ask a registered doctor for a quote and check the route page before booking.
UK FCDO standard paper apostille: £45 per document, plus return courier/postage. Some documents cannot use an e-Apostille. Allow up to 25 working days for standard paper service, plus delivery. Official legalisation service ↗
Use a sworn translator where the consulate requires one. Costs depend on pages and provider. A solicitor is not automatically mandatory for every route. Professional help and moving guidance ↗
Visa insurance requirements differ from healthcare eligibility after moving. Spain has no general International Health Regulations vaccination certificate requirement; check routine vaccinations and personal travel risks. Healthcare for UK nationals ↗ · Spain travel health ↗
Choose a city and home size. This uses August 2026 advertised asking-rent data per m², not a guaranteed rental quote. Your actual price will depend on area, property, contract and availability.
Converted using ECB reference €1 = £0.85780 (21 September 2026); payment-provider rates may differ. Rental data ↗ · Exchange rate ↗
Visa and residence fees, documents, translations, flight and baggage, temporary stay, deposit, removals, pet travel and airport transfer.
Rent, utilities, groceries, transport, mobile, internet, healthcare/insurance and personal spending.
Flights: no honest fixed price without a departure airport, travel date, baggage and passenger count. Compare live fares on Google Flights ↗ and airline websites; record the quote date.
Housing: Idealista listings ↗ · Fotocasa listings ↗. Check deposit, agency fees, contract terms and the property before paying.
Compare extra baggage, part-load removals and a full household move. Ask for written quotes covering collection, customs paperwork, insurance, storage and delivery. UK moving guidance ↗ · Spanish customs and tax authority ↗
From Great Britain, check microchip, rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate issued by an official vet. First rabies vaccination generally requires at least 21 full days before travel; the certificate is valid for EU entry for 10 days after issue. Vet, transport and airline costs require quotes. Official pet travel rules ↗
Compare airlines for your chosen airport and date. For ground transport, use the official airport page to find licensed taxis, public transport and car-hire desks. Aena: Spanish airports ↗ · Renfe trains ↗
Check the deadline on your visa for any TIE appointment; register on the padrón with your town hall as applicable. Official TIE and padrón steps ↗
Confirm healthcare entitlement or insurance, social security and any tax obligations before starting work. Set up a suitable bank account, utilities and internet. Healthcare ↗ · Spanish tax authority ↗
Compare prepaid, SIM-only, eSIM and broadband, checking ID, coverage and contract conditions. Movistar ↗ · Vodafone Spain ↗ · Orange Spain ↗ · DIGI Spain ↗
Check UK-licence exchange and vehicle import rules if relevant; add schooling, childcare, family documentation, UK tax and pension notifications to your personal checklist. Living in Spain: full guide ↗
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