Before you move · and after
Handy apps and links for moving to Spain
The apps and websites our guides mention, plus a few for everyday life, in one place: what each is for and when you’ll need it. Official government services are marked.
25 apps and websites · Last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Information, not advice: a listing isn’t a recommendation
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Set these up before you fly
- Spanish Consulate in London · Visas, documents and consular appointments
- Cl@ve · The digital ID for signing in to Spanish government services
- Policía Nacional · NIE and TIE card information, and reporting a crime
- Agencia Tributaria · Income tax (IRPF), your tax return and tax certificates
- Idealista · Homes to rent and buy
- Fotocasa · Homes to rent and buy
- Your city’s transport card
- AEMET · Forecasts and weather warnings, including heatwaves
Before you fly
7Spanish Consulate in LondonOfficial
Visas, documents and consular appointmentsBefore you fly
Spanish Consulate in EdinburghOfficial
Visas and consular services in EdinburghBefore you fly
Spain’s immigration portalOfficial
Residence permits: who qualifies and what to apply withBefore you fly
Tell HMRC you’re leaving (form P85)Official
Become non-resident for UK taxBefore you fly
Check your State Pension forecastOfficial
See your UK State Pension before you goBefore you fly
FCDO travel adviceOfficial
The UK government’s advice for SpainBefore you fly
Living in Spain (GOV.UK)Official
The UK government’s guide for British people living in SpainBefore you fly
Finding and running a home
2IdealistaCompany
Homes to rent and buyBefore you fly
FotocasaCompany
Homes to rent and buyBefore you fly
Health
1Healthcare for UK nationals in Spain (GOV.UK)Official
S1 forms, state healthcare and private coverBefore you fly
Work and making friends
2InfoJobsCompany
Job listings across SpainBefore you fly
LinkedInCompany
Jobs and your professional networkBefore you fly
How we choose what’s listed. Services our guides mention, official ones first, plus a few well-known everyday apps. We check every link before each release and show the date. No one pays to be listed and we don’t use affiliate links. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.