When applying for a Spanish non-lucrative visa, one of the key requirements is having appropriate private health insurance. On paper, the rules look relatively straightforward. But in practice, this is one of the areas where applications can be delayed—or questioned—if… Read More »Spanish Visa Health Insurance: Requirements (Where People Get Caught Out)
Switching health insurance in Spain is possible, but the process is more complex than many people expect. Between cancellation deadlines, underwriting assessments, waiting periods, and pre-existing condition rules, it is easy to make costly mistakes if the switch is not… Read More »Switching Health Insurance in Spain: Rules, Waiting Periods and Pre-Existing Conditions
One of the most common surprises people experience after moving to Spain is when your Spanish health insurance doesn’t work as expected, even though the policy itself is fully valid and accepted. In many cases, the issue is not that… Read More »When Your Spanish Health Insurance Doesn’t Work the Way You Expected
Moving to Spain on a non-lucrative visa is an exciting step—but it also involves a number of important decisions. One of the most common questions people ask is: “What’s the cheapest health insurance I can get to satisfy the visa… Read More »Why Cheap Health Insurance for Spain Can Backfire (Non-Lucrative Visa Guide)
For Expats living in Spain, fuel costs remain one of the largest and most unpredictable household expenses this year. Read below our Cheap Petrol in Spain 2026 A Guide for Expats. In 2026, the price of petrol (gasolina) continues to… Read More »Cheap Petrol in Spain 2026 A Guide for Expats
Spain’s New Healthcare Decree 2026 – Real Decreto 180/2026, published on 11 March 2026 in Spain’s Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE), has sparked lots of questions and heated debate online. In this article we explain in clear terms what the… Read More »Spain’s New Healthcare Decree 2026 — What It Actually Means For Your Visa
This video relates to the renewal of all insurances. To find out how best to make sure you have a smooth renewal of your health policy read our guide to health insurance renewal.
If all petrol and diesel in Spain must meet strict European standards — and often comes from the same refineries or supply tanks — why do major brands like Repsol, Cepsa or BP often charge significantly more than low-cost stations?… Read More »Why Big Fuel Brands Cost More Than Low-Cost Stations in Spain
If you’re enjoying life in Spain under a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), renewal is the next step to keep your residency active and your lifestyle uninterrupted. The process is generally straightforward, as long as you continue meeting the main conditions. Renewals… Read More »Renewing Your Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa
Living the Dream in Spain Starts with the Right Insurance I filmed this in the Sierra de Mijas — it’s near where I live, and it reminds me daily why getting your visa-ready health insurance right matters. It’s all about… Read More »From the Sierra to Your Visa