→ For Americans moving to Spain

Moving to Spain from the US?
We make it effortless.

Visa, US–Spain taxes, NIE, banking, home and schools — one English-speaking team handles the whole move, so you don't have to decode Spanish bureaucracy alone.

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🎁 Free visa video consultation with a licensed lawyer — worth 250€
Office in Alicante English-speaking team Licensed partner lawyers Registered company
Visa strategy
US–Spain tax specialists
FATCA-aware banking
Home & schools
Built for Americans

The American checklist

The six things every American asks us about

You don't have to become an expert on Spanish bureaucracy. Here's what we take off your plate.

Which visa?

Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad or student — the right route depends on your income and plans. A licensed lawyer confirms it, free.

US taxes & Beckham Law

Still filing with the IRS, FBAR/FATCA, the 183-day rule, the US–Spain treaty and the Beckham Law. We connect you with cross-border pros.

Banking with FATCA

Some Spanish banks shy away from US clients. We take you to the ones that don't, and prep the paperwork.

A home without a Spanish mortgage

No Spanish income or credit yet? Our Rent-to-Buy route lets you move in with about 5% down and buy later.

Driving, healthcare & daily life

US license rules, private health insurance for your visa, utilities, pets and schools — handled in plain English.

A single plan

One point of contact and one written plan for the whole move — not ten disconnected providers in a language you don't speak.

Visas for US citizens

The right visa to make Spain home

As an American you can visit visa-free for 90 days — but to live in Spain you need residency. These are the routes that fit most US citizens. A licensed partner immigration lawyer confirms which is right for you.

POPULAR WITH RETIREES
Non-Lucrative Visa

Live in Spain on savings or passive income

The classic route for retirees, remote-independent people and anyone not working in Spain. You show sufficient passive income or savings and private health insurance.

  • Income guideline: around 28.800€ per year
  • + around 7.200€ per year per dependent
  • Private health insurance required
  • No working for Spanish companies
Renews after the first year — a clear path to long-term residency.
POPULAR WITH REMOTE WORKERS
Digital Nomad Visa

Keep your US job or clients, live in Spain

For remote employees and freelancers working for companies outside Spain. It can also open the door to the Beckham Law tax regime (see below).

  • Income guideline: around 2.646€ per month
  • Work remotely for US employer or clients
  • May qualify for Beckham Law tax rate
  • Family members can be included
Fast-track processing and a route many US remote workers now choose.
Student & other routes

Studying, family or a longer look first

Student visas (great for language courses and a soft landing), family reunification, and other routes. We'll map the options in your free consultation.

  • Student visa for courses over 90 days
  • Family reunification
  • Residency timing strategy
  • TIE residence card after arrival
Not sure yet? The free call exists precisely for this.

Heads up on the Golden Visa: Spain closed its investor "Golden Visa" on 3 April 2025, so buying property no longer grants residency. If an agency still advertises it to you, that's a red flag. For most Americans the Non-Lucrative or Digital Nomad Visa is now the right route — we'll tell you which, honestly.

Book my free visa consultation

Provided by our licensed partner immigration lawyers in Spain. We coordinate and prepare your documents; the lawyers give the legal advice.

The tax question

Yes, you can move to Spain without a tax nightmare

The US is one of the only countries that taxes citizens no matter where they live. Get this right before you move — not after. We are not tax advisors; we connect you with licensed cross-border US–Spain specialists and make sure it's handled from day one.

You still file with the IRS

US citizens report worldwide income wherever they live, plus FBAR/FATCA foreign-account reporting. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits usually prevent double taxation.

The 183-day rule

Spend more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year and you become a Spanish tax resident on your worldwide income. Timing your move matters — we plan it with you.

The US–Spain treaty

A tax treaty between the two countries is designed to stop you being taxed twice on the same income. A cross-border advisor applies it correctly to your situation.

The Beckham Law

New residents who qualify can pay a flat 24% on Spanish-source income up to 600.000€ for up to six years, instead of progressive rates. The Digital Nomad Visa can open this door.

Talk to us about your tax setup

What we handle

The whole move, in one English-speaking team

Pick the pieces you need, or hand us the entire move. Every service is built for someone arriving from abroad.

MOST POPULAR
Rent-to-Buy

Your home without a Spanish mortgage

No Spanish income or credit history yet? Choose the home you want, move in with about 5% down, and buy it later at a price locked in today. An investor partner buys the property you pick.

  • Move in with about 5% down
  • No Spanish mortgage or income proof
  • Purchase price locked up front
  • Viewings in English
See how Rent-to-Buy works →
Buyer Representation

Personal Property Shopper

We search the entire market for you — every agency, every listing. You fly in for viewings; we coordinate the rest — NIE document prep with accompaniment, plus banking setup.

  • Full-market access, not one agency
  • 3–4% buyer's fee, credited if seller pays
  • NIE + bank account included
  • Negotiation & due diligence
Find my property →
NIE · TIE · Residency

NIE, TIE & Empadronamiento

from 150€

Every American needs an NIE (your Spanish tax/ID number) before almost anything else. We prepare your documents and accompany you to your appointments — in English.

  • Appointment booking & accompaniment
  • Document preparation & review
  • Empadronamiento (town-hall registration)
  • TIE residence card after your visa
Document & appointment support →
FATCA-aware Banking

A Spanish account that accepts Americans

FATCA makes some Spanish banks nervous about US clients. We introduce you to the banks that welcome Americans and accompany you to the appointment.

  • Banks that accept US persons
  • Non-resident account opening
  • Document checklist prepared
  • Same-day appointments possible
Open my account →
Family & Daily Life

Schools, driving, healthcare & pets

American and international schools, private health insurance for your visa, utilities, and the US driver's-license question — sorted, in English.

  • International & American school search
  • Private health insurance for your visa
  • Utilities, internet & bringing your pet
  • Driver's-license guidance
Settle my family →
Premium · White-glove

Hand us the entire move

from 7.500€

A dedicated manager runs your visa coordination, home, schools and household end to end — airport pickup to the day you're fully settled.

  • Dedicated personal manager
  • Airport pickup & temporary stay
  • Premium school placement
  • 90-day settling-in support
Enquire about white-glove →

Why Alicante

Why so many Americans pick Alicante

We're based in Alicante for a reason — it's one of the easiest, most livable landings for a US family.

☀️ Sunshine & pace

300-plus days of sun a year, beaches, and a relaxed Mediterranean rhythm — with a modern city and an international airport.

💶 Lower cost of living

Rent, dining and healthcare typically cost far less than comparable US coastal cities — your dollars stretch further here.

🗣️ English-friendly

A large, established international community, English-speaking doctors and international schools — you're not the first American here.

How we work

From first call to settled in — a clear process

One contact, one plan, in English. Here's exactly what happens after you reach out.

Free consultation

We listen to your situation on a free call or WhatsApp and tell you honestly which visa and services fit — and what they cost. No commitment, no pressure.

Your relocation plan

You get one point of contact and a written plan — visa, taxes, NIE, banking, home, schools — coordinated with our vetted partner lawyers and tax specialists. Everything in one place.

Settled in Spain

We handle the paperwork and the appointments, accompany you where it counts, and stay with you until you're fully settled. You just arrive and start living.

Why Relocation Centers

A real, verifiable company — not an anonymous middleman

Relocation Centers office at Calle Navas 25, Alicante

A REAL, VERIFIABLE COMPANY

COMPANY
Velorix SL · CIF B88770201
OFFICE
Calle Navas 25, Alicante 03001

No anonymous middleman and no offshore "consultant". You can visit our office in Alicante, email us, or check our company registration — Velorix SL, CIF B88770201. Everything is coordinated by our team and our licensed partner lawyers.

We work in your language

You speak directly with fluent English speakers — never an automated translator — and in your time zone.

End-to-end service

From visa strategy to school enrolment. One contact, zero handoffs, one plan.

Licensed partners

Immigration lawyers and cross-border tax specialists give the advice; we coordinate and prepare everything around it.

Vetted network

Banks, schools, insurers and removal companies — all vetted and coordinated so you don't chase ten providers.

What clients say

Americans who already made the move

A few words from US clients who moved into their Spanish home through our Rent-to-Buy programme.

"After several rejections, we thought it wasn't possible. When they analysed our situation, they saw that with small adjustments there was a viable path."

John Gadd
American buyer · Rent-to-Buy · Alicante

"I know of others just as interested as Gio and I were. One day we'll record a video recommending the rent-to-own programme and how the team played an integral part in the whole process."

John & Gio
American buyers · moved in via Rent-to-Buy in 8 months · Alicante

A smarter way to live in Spain

Rent-to-Own: the smarter alternative to renting from a private landlord

Long-term rentals in Spain are scarce and insecure. Our fund-backed Rent-to-Own gives you a stable home for years — with the option, never the obligation, to buy it.

Renting from a private landlord

  • Short-term security — the landlord can decline to renew
  • Can reclaim the home for personal or family use
  • Pets and children are often refused
  • Far fewer homes available to rent than to buy
  • You pay rent for years and own nothing at the end

Rent-to-Own with Relocation Centers

  • A 7-year agreement — real, long-term security
  • Backed by an investment fund, so no repossession for “personal or family use”
  • Pets and small children are welcome
  • All the legal protections of a standard rental contract
  • Many more homes for sale than for rent — so far more choice
  • Maintenance handled by the fund while you rent
  • Buying is always your choice — the price is locked in from day one
See how Rent-to-Own works →

FAQ

American questions, answered

Do I still have to file US taxes if I move to Spain?
Yes. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income wherever they live, and you may have FBAR/FATCA foreign-account reporting too. Once you spend more than 183 days in Spain you're a Spanish tax resident. The US–Spain treaty prevents double taxation. We are not tax advisors — we connect you with licensed cross-border US–Spain specialists who set this up correctly from day one.
Which visa is right for me as an American?
Usually the Non-Lucrative Visa (retirees / passive income, around 28.800€ per year) or the Digital Nomad Visa (remote work for non-Spanish employers or clients, around 2.646€ per month). We arrange a free consultation with a licensed partner immigration lawyer to confirm the best route for you.
Is the Golden Visa still available?
No. Spain closed the investor Golden Visa on 3 April 2025, so buying property no longer grants residency. If anyone still offers you a Spanish Golden Visa, be cautious. For most Americans the Non-Lucrative or Digital Nomad Visa is the right route now.
Can I use my US driver's license in Spain?
You can drive on your US license for your first six months as a resident. After that, because Spain and the US have no license-exchange agreement, you must get a Spanish license by passing a theory and practical exam. We point you to English-speaking driving schools.
How do I open a Spanish bank account with FATCA?
US citizens involve extra FATCA reporting, and some Spanish banks avoid American clients because of it. We introduce you to banks that welcome US persons, prepare your document checklist, and accompany you to the appointment.
How much does it all cost?
It depends on what you need. A standalone NIE starts at 150€, and our full relocation packages start at 2.500€. You get a transparent quote after your free consultation — no hidden fees. The initial visa consultation with a licensed lawyer is free (worth 250€).
Do you actually speak English?
Yes — you deal with fluent English speakers throughout, from your first message to the day you're settled. Our team also works in Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Russian.

Ready to make your move to Spain?

Tell us your situation and we'll tell you exactly which visa and services make sense — in plain English, no pressure, no commitment.

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💬 Chat with an expert

Your move to Spain, planned properly

One enquiry connects you with a dedicated specialist for the whole move — visas, housing, and the local know-how that turns a relocation into a home.

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We read your enquiry

A specialist matched to your situation reviews the details within one business day.

2

A short call

20 minutes to understand your timeline, family situation and priorities.

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Your relocation plan

A written plan covering paperwork, housing search and a realistic timeline — no obligation.

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