Moving & Relocation Services

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Let us be your local guide & friend!

Moving to Spain Relocation & Consulting Services (MTS) was created with the idea to provide our clients with a 360 degree service solution that will be tailored to their needs an expectations after a free, non-binding consultation. It is in our interest to understand your situation in detail to give you the support and guidance that you are looking for.

We assist our clients throughout the whole “Moving to Spain Life-Cycle“: Before traveling, upon arrival and throughout their stay to ensure a smooth transition and a great experience in this amazing country.

Whether you are looking for a new home away from home, support with immigration, legal & fiscal topics, job opportunities for you or your spouse, the right school for your children, or how to invest in Spain, look no further, the MTS team is here to help!

Simply keep reading below or click on the specific services that you are interested in:

Pre-Departure Orientation

To properly plan your move to Spain we will schedule a free, non-binding consultation call via phone or skype according to your preference at a time that is convenient for you. Understanding your needs & expectations is a key part of our relocation methodology. Contact us now for your free consultation and let us guide you in your move to Spain!

During our Pre-Departure Orientation session via phone or skype we will brief you in detail about the next steps to make your move efficient & hassle free. You will learn all there is to know about your destination and you will be able to clarify all of your doubts.

Home Search & Negotiations

Finding the right home away from home is the key to a successful relocation. With our wide range of real estate services we guarantee a quick, efficient and hassle-free search to our clients. Our long-term housing service includes a detailed needs analysis to ensure to find the perfect home for you, online home search assistance, accompanied housing tours & visits, lease negotiation/renewal & termination including inspection assistance.

For shorter periods in Spain we provide tailored accommodation solutions to meet our clients requirements and expectation. Are you coming to Spain for a short-term assignment, an extended business trip or are you looking for a temporary home to live while awaiting permanent housing?
Let us support you in your search for serviced apartments or hotels depending on time, timing, budget and your personal needs.

Within our MTS Real Estate department we help our clients to either find good investments / the perfect new home in Spain or sell their existing home. We also support our clients to find the best ways of financing their investments.

At MTS we also assist our clients in the management of their properties. We take care of all details, such as finding suitable tenants, signing rental agreement, monitoring monthly rent payments, flat maintenance and repair services by our own maintenance team.

Visa & Immigration Services

Before leaving for Spain, make sure you understand potential visa requirements that you and your family might be subject to. Applying for the correct visa and immigration work permits is the essential step for a smooth relocation to Spain. Depending on your nationality you might need a:

visa
residence permit and/or
work permit.

Our immigration consultants will guide you in every step of the way through the visa and permits processes for Spain making sure you know everything about what to do and where to do it.

At MTS, we will assist you during the whole application process, from collecting and completing to submitting all required documentation on time.

Orientation and Settling-In

Upon your arrival there will be an information/orientation session with your assigned Moving to Spain expert from MTS to help you with every aspect of settling in to your new location (information about the city, your new neighbourhood, shopping facilities, parks, points of interest, healthcare, etc.). We will also finish together remaining “paperwork” and clarify potential questions so you can quickly start your new life in a new place!

When it comes to banking & transferring money in Spain, it is important to familiarize yourself with how things work here. From opening a bank account, understanding exchange rates and transaction fees to money transfer options! Your assigned Moving to Spain expert will assist you before and upon arrival. Managing your finances will be easier with our guidance.

Be well informed and stay safe! When it comes to reliable and really required insurances, we will assess your personal situation and needs together. This way we properly support you in finding the right types of insurance policies so you feel confident and comfortable knowing that you and your loved ones are completely taken care of! You will also receive insights on the Spanish healthcare system, Spanish & English speaking doctors and hospital options. Always remember, things in Spain may not work exactly the same way as at home

Nowadays it’s almost impossible to survive without a cell phone & Internet, they keep us updated on the world around us and they keep us connected with family and friends. But no worries, we will explain everything there is to know from available providers, tarifs to tips on saving money.

Legal/Fiscal Registrations & Procedures

When moving to Spain, besides potential visa & immigration permits, you will need to apply for several local documents in order to live, study and work legally whilst in Spain. As local registrations tend to be quite complex & confusing, our MTS experts team will guide you in every step of the way: From the joint evaluation of your personal situation, to collecting, completing and submitting the required documents. Local registrations comprise

Empadronamiento (city registry)
NIE / TIE Application / Visa & TIE Renewal / Autorización de Regreso
Social Security Number
Consulate Registration
Tax Registrations / Alta en Hacienda
Driver’s License Exchange (“Canje”) and Vehicle Registration
International Driving License
Registro en Servicio de Estacionamiento Regulado (SER)
and more

Ask us all your questions during the free consultation.

There is nothing more important than making sure you and your family are covered at all times in Spain! It is key to understand the Spanish medical system before traveling to Spain and we will review it again upon your arrival:

How do public & private healthcare work to cover medical costs in Spain
How healthcare works in Spain for EU and non-EU residents
How to access healthcare in Spain
What are recommended private health insurance policies
How to get Spanish healthcare card
How do pharmacies in Spain work
What to do in case of emergencies

Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to stay healthy and safe! To read more about the Spanish healthcare system, please click here.

To work and live in Spain you will need a social security number. It will also give you access to the Spanish healthcare system. All foreigners in Spain are entitled to a social security number. In order to obtain a social security number it is required to apply for a so called affiliation number first. This number will be the one used by any company to register a person in the Spanish social security system once they start working for a company (non-European foreigners must also obtain the corresponding work authorization in advance) or if they start their own business. To read more, click here.

Our MTS experts team will assist you during the complete application process, from collecting and completing the required documents to submitting them all on time.

School & Kindergarten Search

One of the greatest concerns for a family during the relocation process is finding suitable schools & pre-school education for their children

Public and private schools
Kindergarden and nursery schools

It is crucial to properly select the right education to ensure the prospects of a successful move. Let us support you in locating the institutions that best suit your family’s education needs.

We will jointly do a proper assessment of your family needs and expectations, identify and present you the best fits, arrange visits and accompany you, as well as provide admission assistance (support with paperwork / assistance with potential admittance negotiations/interviews) where possible.

Integration Support

To make a new life in Spain, you need to understand the Spaniards and the Spanish way of life. From culture and history, to people and Spanish customs, our cross cultural training starts while you are still at home and completes within a few days after your arrival to Spain.

It can consist of the following topics depending on your interests:

“Welcome to Spain” introduction information
Working in Spain (generics, business styles, leadership, decision-making and negotiating)
Values, attitudes and behavior that you should be aware of
Culture, customs & religion, social styles, courtesy and hospitality

Besides the children another very important factor to bear in mind is the well-being of your partner. We will provide you with information on local networking get-togethers, recreational activities as well as support your partner in finding a Job (assistance in job search, CV creation, interview preparation).

Please make sure to mention the topic during your free consultation.

At MTS, together with our partnering multilingual therapy institute, we offer different services focused on promoting psychological well-being of our clients:

International mobility (preparation and re-integration)
Prevention and treatment of psychological issues
Coaching
Accent reduction in several languages

Skillfulness, quality and warmth while always respecting the confidentiality of our clients is key to for us.

Being internationals living in Spain we understand how difficult it can be to arrive to this beautiful country not speaking the language. This is why we work with selected, certified language schools to help you choose the course that fits best your needs:

one-to-one intensive learning
group lessons
online lessons

Additional Services

Moving country is always difficult. Let us help you coordinate all aspects of your move to Spain with the help of our global partners network. Together we provide a high-quality, comprehensive move management program for household items which includes initial consultation/quote, protection coverage, insurance, packing, freight, customs clearance, delivery and storage so you do not have to worry about anything.

Please contact us for a separate quotation or if you have any questions.

MTS is not only here to support you in your move to Spain but also when your stay comes to an end. We take care of all there is regarding things to do before departing; from on time cancellations of rental agreements & utility contracts to a potential sale of an acquired flat and the cancellation of your Spanish bank account.

Your assigned MTS expert will make sure to create a checklist so nothing is forgotten. Make sure to discuss it with us during the free consultation.

Are you missing a service that you would like to have support with? No worries, simply consult us your case during the free consultation and one of our team members will look into it. We e.g. also support with the renting of furniture in Spain as well as the moving of your pets.