{"id":1653,"date":"2021-10-06T10:57:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T09:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2022-05-16T10:05:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T09:05:28","slug":"moving-to-spain-filipinos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/travel\/moving-to-spain-filipinos\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Spain: A guide for Filipinos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431334443\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Have you ever considered moving to Spain?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431342661\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Many Filipinos aspire to move overseas for greener pastures. However, English-speaking countries, such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, are often the most popular destinations they immigrate to.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431365328\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Filipinos often overlook non-English-speaking countries, such as Spain, due to fear of communication barriers and difficulty settling in. But did you know that Spain is an ideal country for Filipinos wishing to migrate abroad?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633440051490\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide on why moving to Spain might be a better option if you&#8217;re a Filipino citizen wishing to move overseas. We&#8217;ve included helpful information in this article, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431418550\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Information about Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spanish visa requirements for Filipino citizens<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cost of living in Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opening a Spanish bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finding accommodation in Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding the Spanish healthcare system<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why move to Spain?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sending money to the Philippines from Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633431520870\" >About Spain<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"About Spain\" title=\"About Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/about-spain-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431456024\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Located in Southwestern Europe, Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, whilst Portugal occupies 15%. Spain is a beautiful country with incredible weather, lush sceneries and a very diverse culture. Here is some more essential information about the country if you plan on moving to Spain:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431468574\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official name:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kingdom of Spain \/ Reino de Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Capital:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Madrid<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Population:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">46.7 million (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/spain-population\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Worldometer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weather:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Spain has incredible sunny weather with mild temperatures. Though the country experiences varying temperatures depending on the season and area, it&#8217;s great to travel to Spain any time of the year. If you&#8217;re coming from the Philippines, Spain might feel a bit colder, but it has excellent weather compared to other European countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633431574864\" >Spanish visa requirements for Filipino citizens<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Spanish visa requirements for Filipino citizens\" title=\"Spanish visa requirements for Filipino citizens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-visa-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635953519188\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Philippine passport holders who plan on moving to Spain need to acquire a visa to enter the country for any reason. This includes both short-term and long-term stays in the country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431654536\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Depending on the type of visa you&#8217;re applying for, make sure to prepare and submit the required documents to avoid any delay with the visa application process.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431662089\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Here are the different types of Spanish visas you can apply for as a Filipino citizen:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1644332534709\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moving to Spain: Short-term visa<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Visa%20for%20tourism%2c%20business%2c%20academic%20or%20workshop%20trips%20less%20than%2090%20days.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visa for tourism, academic, business or workshop purposes (less than 90 days)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Visas%20for%20family%20members%20of%20European%20Union%20citizens.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visas for family members of European Union citizens (for tourism or to reside in Spain)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/TRANSIT%20VISA%20-%20General%20information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transit visa (General)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Transit%20Visa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transit visa for seafarers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/TRANSIT%20to%20ANDORRA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transit visa to Andorra<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633433594573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Long term visa<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/WORK%20VISA%20%20%28by%20employment%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work visa (employed)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/WORK%20VISA%20%28self-employed%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work visa (self-employed)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Visas%20processed%20under%20Act%2014%202013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visas processed under Act 14\/2013<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(for investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, high-qualified professionals and intra-company transfers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/RESIDENCE%20VISA%20-%20No%20lucrative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Residence visa (no lucrative)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Residence%20visa%20with%20work%20permit%20exception.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Residence visa with work permit exception<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/SERVICE%20TRANSNATIONAL%20VISA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Service transnational visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/STUDENT%20VISA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Student visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/STUDENT%20VISA%20INTERNSHIP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Student visa &#8211; internship<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/STUDENT%20VISA%20-%20AU%20PAIR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Student visa &#8211; au pair<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Accreditation%20Visa%20%28diplomatic%20services%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accreditation visa (diplomatic service)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/MANILA\/en\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Applying-for-Visa\/Documents\/Recovery%20of%20long%20term%20residence.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recovery of long-stay residence<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431790116\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve secured your visa, you&#8217;re all set to move to Spain!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633431802791\" >Cost of living in Spain<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Cost of living in Spain\" title=\"Cost of living in Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cost-of-living-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1644332678854\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One great thing about Spain is the relatively low cost of living that comes with excellent living standards. According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=Spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Numbeo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the living costs in Spain are about 19.86% lower than that of the UK, whilst the rent prices are approximately 30.10% lower than the UK&#8217;s. Despite this, Spain ranked 5th on\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expat.hsbc.com\/expat-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">HSBC&#8217;s Expat Explorer league table<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0based on an expat destination survey, whilst the UK ranked 28th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633431842894\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To give you an idea of how much it would cost you when moving to Spain, here&#8217;s a detailed breakdown from Numbeo:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652691801848\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accommodation (Monthly Rent)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: \u20ac747.25<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u20ac1,284.70<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outside the City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: \u20ac597.26<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u20ac925.37<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652691827638\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utilities (Monthly Bills)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apartment Electricity, Water, Heating\/Cooling (85 sqm apartment): \u20ac118.37\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Internet: \u20ac37.51<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652691883396\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Groceries<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rice (1kg): \u20ac1.15<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loaf of Bread (500g): \u20ac1.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicken (1kg): \u20ac6.03<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beef (1kg): \u20ac10.41<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Milk (1 litre): \u20ac0.79<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eggs (1 dozen): \u20ac1.93<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water (1.5 litres): \u20ac0.64<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652691924771\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transportation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-way Transport Ticket: \u20ac1.40<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monthly Pass: \u20ac40.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gasoline (1 lire): \u20ac1.51<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taxi (1km): \u20ac1.06<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633432013379\" >Opening a Spanish bank account<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Opening a Spanish bank account\" title=\"Opening a Spanish bank account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/opening-spanish-bank-account-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432050129\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re planning on moving to Spain or staying in the country long-term, it is advisable to open a local bank account. Although you can use an overseas bank account as long as they are Mastercard, Visa or American Express, this option can end up quite costly. You&#8217;ll have to pay additional charges for bank fees and exchange rate markup.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432059136\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To avoid paying these unnecessary charges, open a Spanish bank account. There are plenty of banks you can choose from, from local Spanish financial institutions (e.g. BBVA, Banco Sabadell, Santander) to renowned international banks (e.g. Barclays, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, HSBC).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432091076\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To open a bank account in Spain, you&#8217;ll normally need the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of address<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of employment or student status (e.g. student ID, employment contract, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">N\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n de extranjeros\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(Spanish foreigner identification number (NIE) and certificate)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432111142\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The NIE will prove your legal status to stay in Spain for over 6 months. You will get this when you receive your Spanish Foreigner Identity Card.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432121393\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You also have to keep in mind that all documents that you need to submit must be officially translated into Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633433641337\" >Finding accommodation in Spain<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Finding accommodation in Spain\" title=\"Finding accommodation in Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/finding-accommodation-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633440216596\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re moving to Spain long-term, finding accommodation is one of the few things you need to tick off your checklist first. As a newcomer to the country, it would be better to rent out a place first before purchasing a property. Doing so would allow you to test the waters and help you find the best place to call your new home.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432177673\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>There are different ways to find properties in Spain. The most common way is still through an estate agent. However, you can also look online or through newspaper adverts.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432188490\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Even if you&#8217;re still in the Philippines, you can start looking for properties online to understand better how much they cost, what they look like, and where they are located.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432222270\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To rent a property, you would typically need to provide the following<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification (e.g. passport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evidence of employment (e.g. contract of employment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tax identification number\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Personal references<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432196573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>However, do not rush reserving a property. Don&#8217;t send any payment if you haven&#8217;t viewed a property or spoken to the listing poster. It is always advisable to see the property in person (or at least online via video call) and to do your research on the advertiser beforehand to avoid getting scammed.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633432285123\" >Understanding the Spanish healthcare system<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Understanding the Spanish healthcare system\" title=\"Understanding the Spanish healthcare system\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spanish-healthcare-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432403447\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Healthcare is another essential thing to consider if you&#8217;re moving to Spain long-term. The great news is that healthcare is free of charge to residents of Spain, including foreign residents, as long as you fall under one of the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432435917\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An employed or self-employed resident paying social security contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students under 26 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Living in Spain and receiving state benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A resident of Spain and a recent divorcee registered with social security<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">State pensioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporarily residing in Spain with an EHIC card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432447108\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s also important to note that the Spanish healthcare system is not centralised, which means that you&#8217;ll have to check your local area&#8217;s system before availing of their services.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1644332956453\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on the Spanish National Healthcare System (Instituto Nacional de Salud), click\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanidad.gob.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633433474102\" >Why consider moving to Spain?<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Why move to Spain?\" title=\"Why move to Spain?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/why-move-to-spain-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432505182\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>There are different reasons why Filipinos should consider moving to Spain. Not only does the country boast beautiful sceneries and magnificent architecture, but it also offers an attractive citizenship route for Filipinos.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432514284\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The acquisition of Spanish citizenship is generally quite lengthy for non-Filipinos. They would need to have valid residency for at least 5 years before they can apply for permanent residency. Then, they need to have permanent residence status for another 5 years before they can apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432524216\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>However, this isn&#8217;t the case for Filipinos. Under the Spanish civil code, nationals from former Spanish colonies, including Filipinos, only need 2 years of legal residency, provided they&#8217;ve achieved the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432803827\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apply for citizenship immediately after 2 years of legal residence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 2-year residency is legal and continuous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pass the following tests:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spanish language tests that cover writing, reading and speaking at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level A2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Written General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) test on Spanish laws, society and history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432827520\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Though foreign nationals would generally need to renounce their former nationality to obtain Spanish citizenship, Filipinos and nationals from former Spanish colonies can have dual citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432838432\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on Spanish immigration, click\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/immigration\/country-specific-information\/spain\/highly-qualified-worker_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1633433503387\" >Sending money to the Philippines after moving to Spain<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sending money to the Philippines from Spain\" title=\"Sending money to the Philippines from Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sending-money-to-ph-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432884573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve successfully relocated to Spain, you may need to send money to your loved ones back home from time to time. Though there are plenty of money transfer services to choose from, you have to consider their exchange rates, transfer fees and delivery time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432917280\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/\">Kabayan Remit<\/a> understands what overseas Filipinos need and look for from a remittance provider. That&#8217;s why it offers a fast, convenient and reliable service to provide overseas Filipinos peace of mind when sending money back home.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633432930430\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Kabayan Remit will soon resume its operations in Europe, so you will soon be able to send money from Spain to the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1633433074132\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow Kabayan Remit on\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kabayanremit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to stay on top of the latest updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever considered moving to Spain as a Filipino national? 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