Activate Cl@ve or a digital certificate for online procedures.
Spain paperwork and services
Appointments, paperwork, apps and official links to live in Spain with less confusion.
We collect the official websites and daily tools people need when moving to Spain or solving everyday tasks: residence, local registration, car, health, work, taxes, transport, safety and post.
Check your town hall for local registration, certificates and city procedures.
Keep Social Security, SEPE, Tax Agency and your regional health app ready.
Save DGT, miDGT, Correos, AEMET, Renfe, Aena and AlertCops.
Appointments ("cita")
Where to book appointments for important procedures.
Many in-person procedures in Spain require an appointment. Correct links help avoid fake pages, wasted time and unnecessary trips.
- Find the right appointment by public body.
- Separate Immigration, Police, DGT, Tax Agency, SEPE and Social Security.
Official links
Documents and residence
NIE, TIE, local registration, digital certificate and Cl@ve.
Most procedures start with identity and address. Without local registration or digital identity, many tasks become slower.
- Prepare before visiting an office.
- Know which tool to use to sign or access e-government portals.
Official links
Car, licence and DGT
Driving licence, fines, points, ITV and vehicle paperwork.
If you drive in Spain, DGT and miDGT are essential for licences, fines, points and vehicle data.
- Check procedures before buying or selling a car.
- Keep licence, vehicle and important notices at hand.
Official links
Healthcare
Health card, medical appointments and regional apps.
Healthcare depends heavily on your autonomous community. In Valencia, GVA + Salut is key for appointments, SIP and patient services.
- Know where to book primary care appointments.
- Find centres, pending appointments and patient services.
Official links
Work, Social Security and taxes
Work history, Social Security number, SEPE and Tax Agency.
For work, benefits, tax filing or fiscal data changes, these portals are essential.
- Check work history and personal data.
- Request benefits or assistance from the right body.
Official links
Daily life: city, transport and safety
Town hall, SUMA, Correos, AEMET, Renfe, Aena and AlertCops.
Life in Spain is not only paperwork: you also need transport, post, weather alerts and safety help.
- Handle city procedures and local payments.
- Keep useful apps for travel, safety and weather.
Official links
Common questions before and after moving to Spain
A practical guide for expats, residents and newcomers: paperwork, housing, work, car, family and how to use ZipZip.es for real everyday needs.
First paperwork in Spain
Common questions about NIE, TIE, padrón, appointments, Cl@ve and digital certificates.
What is the NIE and what is it used for?
The NIE is the foreigner identification number. It is commonly needed for buying property, signing contracts, opening accounts, working, paying taxes and dealing with public offices.
What is the difference between NIE, TIE and padrón?
The NIE is a number, the TIE is a physical card for certain foreign residents, and the padrón is the municipal address registration at the town hall.
How do I book an appointment in Spain?
It depends on the public body: Immigration, Police, DGT, Tax Agency, SEPE, Social Security or your town hall. This guide links to official starting points.
What is Cl@ve and when do I need a digital certificate?
Cl@ve and a digital certificate are used to access e-government portals, sign documents, check files, submit applications and complete online procedures.
Housing in Spain
Renting, buying, rooms, moving, cleaning and housing services.
How can I find a flat or apartment in Spain?
Compare city, area, price, size, rooms, conditions, photos and publication date. On ZipZip.es you can browse property listings and filter by category or city.
What should I check before renting a home?
Check the contract, deposit, duration, included costs, utilities, property condition, inventory, exit terms and real details of the landlord or agency.
Can I publish a flat, house or room on ZipZip.es?
Yes. You can post a listing with city, area, price, real photos, description, features and conditions. Clearer listings are more useful for users.
Where can I find cleaning, moving or renovation services?
You can search by category: cleaning, moving, renovation, electrical work, plumbing and other professionals for preparing or maintaining a home.
Work, taxes and self-employment
Questions about jobs, Social Security, SEPE, advisors and service listings.
How do I look for work in Spain?
Prepare a clear CV, check jobs by city and sector, and confirm required language, contract type, schedule and conditions. On ZipZip.es you can browse vacancies or post that you are looking for work.
When do I need an advisor or tax accountant?
It can be useful for self-employment registration, taxes, income tax, VAT, official forms, companies, payroll, tax residence or questions with the Tax Agency and Social Security.
Can I advertise my professional services?
Yes. You can publish cleaning, renovation, transport, tutoring, translation, accounting, advisory, childcare and many other allowed services.
Can I post a job offer?
Yes. You can post a vacancy with city, sector, tasks, conditions, required language, schedule and contact method.
Car, DGT and transport
Buying or selling a car, driving licence, ITV, fines, transport and moving.
How do I buy or sell a car in Spain?
Check documents, ownership, ITV, charges, contract, secure payment and ownership transfer. If you sell a car, publish real photos, mileage, year, price and condition.
Can I drive in Spain with a foreign licence?
It depends on the country, residence status, licence type and length of stay. For exchanges or doubts, check official DGT information.
Where can I find transport or moving services?
You can search for moving services, small removals, furniture pickup, van transport and local transport by city or area.
What should I check before buying a motorbike, van or caravan?
Check documents, ITV, mechanical condition, history, mileage, contract, charges and that all details match the real vehicle.
Family, health and daily life
Healthcare, children, schools, childcare, pets and daily help.
How do I access healthcare in Spain?
It depends on your situation: employee, self-employed, pensioner, family member, student or private insurance. Usually you check the health centre, regional health service and Social Security.
Where can I find a nanny or childcare?
You can search for nannies, hourly babysitting, family support and childcare by city, availability, languages and experience.
Which services help after moving?
Useful services often include cleaning, furniture assembly, repairs, plumbing, electrical work, internet, transport, language classes and paperwork help.
Where can I find furniture or appliances?
To equip a home, you can search for second-hand furniture, appliances and home items by city, price, condition and availability.
ZipZip.es: listings, services and professionals
How to post, sell, rent, offer services and find professionals in Spain.
How can I post a free ad in Spain?
On ZipZip.es you can publish real listings with category, city, photos, price and description. Clear listings help generate better contacts.
What kind of listings can I post?
You can post products, services, property, cars, jobs, home items, professional services and allowed business listings, as long as they follow platform rules and the law.
How can I find professionals near me?
You can search professionals by activity, specialty, language and area. It is useful for renovation, cleaning, advisors, translation, technical services and daily help.
How does ZipZip.es help promote my listings?
ZipZip.es combines clear categories, cities, SEO pages, statistics and visibility options so your listings can get better contacts. The publishing page explains how it works.
ZipZip does not replace a lawyer, advisor or public administration. This guide helps you understand where to go and links to official sources.
