Going Spanish

Practical guidance for Americans planning a move to Spain. Visas, taxes, healthcare, cities, and the parts nobody tells you.

The five pillar guides

The core series for Americans planning a move to Spain. All five are live.

  1. Moving to Spain from the USA: The Complete Guide  Read
  2. Spain vs USA Cost of Living: Honest 2026 Comparison  Read
  3. Spanish Healthcare for Americans: Public, Private, or Both?  Read
  4. How to Get Your NIE Number as an American: Step-by-Step 2026  Read
  5. Best Spanish Cities for American Expats in 2026  Read

Deep dives & specific situations

Topical guides on tax regimes, insurance, and what's happening in 2026.

  1. Apply for the Beckham Law in Spain: Step-by-Step for US Citizens  Read
  2. SafetyWing for Americans Moving to Spain: Complete 2026 Guide  Read
  3. The 1% Remittance Tax in 2026: What Actually Applies  Read
  4. Considering vs. Going: What 1-in-3 Americans Aren't Doing  Read

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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