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Move to Spain
Insurance Requirements for Spanish Visa Applications: What Expats Need to Know
Most long-stay Spanish visas require private health insurance. Here is what the policy must cover, how the rules differ by visa type, and what to check before you apply.
13 October 2026
Spain
What a Gestor Does, and How to Find the Right One in Spain
What a gestor does in Spain, how the role differs from a lawyer or tax advisor, and how to find a reliable one.
12 October 2026
España
The Discovery of America: Columbus, the Voyage of 1492, and What Followed
On 12 October 1492, Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas. The story of the voyage, the years that led to it, and the world it changed, with an interactive timeline.
12 October 2026
Madrid
Why a Madrid Address Matters: Options for Newcomers and Remote Workers
A practical guide to getting a Madrid address: why it matters for registration, banking, and tax, and how the options compare.
11 October 2026
Move to Spain
Applying for a Spanish Visa? The Paperwork Starts Before the Application
Applying for a Spanish visa is rarely just a matter of filling in a form and turning up at an appointment. Depending on the visa and your circumstances, you may need to prepare identity documents, pho...
15 September 2026
Move to Spain
Spain Life Admin | Spend Less Time Chasing Paperwork
Living in Spain can involve a surprising amount of administration. Not necessarily difficult administration. Just a lot of it. There are documents to obtain, forms to complete, appointments to attend,...
14 September 2026
España
The MADRING Revolution | 5 Things That Make Madrid’s New F1 Circuit More Than Just a Race
Formula 1’s return to the Spanish capital is more than a simple calendar addition; it is the conclusion of a 45-year hiatus. The last time the pinnacle of motorsport roared through Madrid was 1981 at ...
10 September 2026
Expat Stories
Living in Spain | Why Your Paperwork Becomes a Life of Its Own
Meet Your Administrative SelfThere is the person you are in Spain.And then there is the person Spain thinks you are.The first one has a favourite café, knows which supermarket has the good tomatoes an...
31 August 2026
Property
Spain's Luxury Property Market Comes of Age
From Mallorca to Madrid, the upper tier of Spanish residential property has quietly become one of the most concentrated and sought-after in Europe. We look at where the demand is settling and why.
23 August 2026
Spanish Language
The Spanish Language Exam You Must Pass for Citizenship
For most applicants for Spanish nationality by residence, proving a basic command of the language is a legal requirement. Here is a practical guide to the DELE A2 exam, what it covers and how to approach it.
23 August 2026
Expat Stories
From Canada to Spain, a new life well-managed
Zedista Stories | Lyn & Pete: From Canada to Spain — A New Life, Well-Managed Zedista Stories · Canadian Expats · Madrid From Canada to Spain, a new life well-managed Lyn and Pete were not seeking greener pastures, although less white snow would be welcome. They were seeking a new chapter, a new adventure, and [...]
7 July 2026
España
A Philippine Family Office’s Quiet Move To Spain
Zedista Stories | A Philippine Family Office: Privacy, Professionalism, and Trust Zedista Stories · Private Clients · Family Office A Philippine family office’s quiet move to Spain When one of the country’s wealthiest conglomerates decided to establish a presence in Europe, they needed more than a service provider. They needed a partner who understood discretion, [...]
7 July 2026
Expat Stories
From Manila to Madrid | Tess & Ramon’s NLV Journey
Zedista Stories | From Manila to Madrid | Tess & Ramon’s NLV Journey Zedista Stories · Non-Lucrative Visa From Manila to Madrid | Tess & Ramon’s NLV journey When a well-to-do Filipino couple decided to trade the familiar for a new adventure in Spain, they thought their administrative backgrounds would make the Non-Lucrative Visa process [...]
30 June 2026
Digital Nomad Visa
The Elite Sport Of Spain's Bureaucracy
The Elite Sport of Spain's Bureaucracy | Zedista Bureaucracy · Spain · Relocation The Elite Sport of Spain's Bureaucracy It is often said that navigating Spanish bureaucracy is akin to an elite sport — a blood sport against an organisation determined to outlast you. This depiction is farthest from the truth. There is no enemy. [...]
27 June 2026
España
Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família - A century‑old dream realised
Zedista | Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família — A historic moment for Barcelona Historic Papal Visit · June 2026 Pope Leo XIV to bless the Sagrada Família: a century‑old dream realised On 10 June 2026, the Holy Father will celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s iconic basilica, inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ, and [...]
10 June 2026