Going Spanish
Practical guidance for Americans planning a move to Spain. Visas, taxes, healthcare, cities, and the parts nobody tells you.
Featured guide
Spain ranks among the top destinations for Americans relocating abroad, but the journey is more bureaucratic and tax-heavy than most travel articles admit. Three reasons keep it on Americans' shortlist in 2026: a public healthcare system that costs a fraction of US private coverage, a visa pathway that genuinely…
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The five pillar guides
The core series for Americans planning a move to Spain. All five are live.
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✓ Moving to Spain from the USA: The Complete Guide
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✓ Spain vs USA Cost of Living: Honest 2026 Comparison
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✓ Spanish Healthcare for Americans: Public, Private, or Both?
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✓ How to Get Your NIE Number as an American: Step-by-Step 2026
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✓ Best Spanish Cities for American Expats in 2026
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Deep dives & specific situations
Topical guides on tax regimes, insurance, and what's happening in 2026.
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✓ Apply for the Beckham Law in Spain: Step-by-Step for US Citizens
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✓ SafetyWing for Americans Moving to Spain: Complete 2026 Guide
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✓ The 1% Remittance Tax in 2026: What Actually Applies
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✓ Considering vs. Going: What 1-in-3 Americans Aren't Doing
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Why this site
Going Spanish exists because the gap between US-targeted emigration content and the actual Spanish bureaucratic reality is wider than most guides admit. We cite primary sources, tag every monetary figure with the year it applies to, and refuse to publish vague or hyped advice on visa, tax, or healthcare matters.
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