Settling in

The paperwork that turns a move into a life.

School enrolment (matrículas) ⚠ fixed windows Windows: pre-school/1st grade Apr–May, older grades July. Apply to 5 schools. How → Exchange your driving licence ⚠ 2-year limit · €30 Within 2 years of residency. Queues 3–9 months — start early. How → Import your car (or don't) 6-mo ownership rule ISV exemption if you owned it 6+ months. EVs exempt anyway. How → Check IFICI eligibility ⚠ apply by Jan 15 20% flat tax for 10 years — narrow criteria, pensions excluded. How → Renovating? Use the 6% VAT 6% vs 23% DL 97/2026 — huge saving on works, with conditions. How → Sort your health cover SNS once registered, plus optional private (~€30–100/mo) — the options. How →

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