December 1, 2025
Spain Airport Liquid Rules 2026: 100ml Limit & New Security Scanners
Pack ordinary liquids in 100 ml containers inside a one-litre bag. Madrid T4 and some Fast Track lanes change screening, not the packing limit.
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November 5, 2025
Spain Electric Scooter Rules 2026: DGT Registration, Insurance & October Helmet Law
Check DGT registration, insurance and identification rules for electric scooters in Spain, plus national helmet and age changes due October 1, 2026.
Read guideOctober 1, 2025
Spain EES & ETIAS 2026: EES Live, ETIAS Expected Late 2026
EES now records many short-stay border crossings. ETIAS is not accepting applications yet; check the EU’s launch notice before a late-2026 trip.
Read guideJuly 15, 2025
Spain Train Travel 2026: AVE, Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo & Renfe Spain Pass
Planning trains in Spain? Compare fares, baggage and stations across AVE, Avlo, Iryo and Ouigo, then price the Renfe Spain Pass against your route.
Read guideDecember 15, 2024
Cost of Living in Spain 2026: How to Build a Real Monthly Budget
Build a Spain living budget from the rent in your target neighborhood, then add utilities, transport, healthcare and a buffer for your household.
Read guideNovember 20, 2024
Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2026: SMI Income Rules, UGE Permit & Beckham Law
Spain’s international telework route uses a 200% SMI income test. Compare the consular visa and in-country UGE permit; Beckham tax status is separate.
Read guideOctober 10, 2024
Healthcare in Spain for Expats 2026: SNS, Convenio Especial & Insurance
Compare routes to public healthcare in Spain through work, an S1 or the Convenio Especial, and check what coverage a residence application requires.
Read guideSeptember 5, 2024
Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner 2026: Taxes, NIE, Due Diligence & Residency
Buying a home in Spain? Compare resale transfer tax with new-build VAT, check ownership and charges before signing arras, and plan residency separately.
Read guideAugust 15, 2024
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa 2026: €28,800 IPREM, Insurance & No-Work Rules
Spain’s non-lucrative visa requires funds based on 400% of IPREM for the main applicant, plus family funds, health insurance and no gainful work.
Read guideJuly 22, 2024
Renting an Apartment in Spain 2026: Fianza, Agency Fees & Tenant Rights
For a primary-residence lease in Spain, check the statutory deposit, extra guarantees, agency costs and renewal period before signing.
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