Bureaucracy
NIE/TIE, padrón, Agencia Tributaria, and student work rules.
Spain
The complete guide for international students and young people in Spain
Updated on: Apr 21, 2026
Housing and rent
Idealista, leases, deposits, and utilities.
Daily survival
Transport passes, Mercadona, Bizum, and student budgets.
Health and medical insurance
Seguridad Social vs private insurance and emergency numbers.
Work and taxes
Student jobs, 30h rules, InfoJobs.
Finance
Spanish bank account, SEPA and direct debits, Bizum, renting checks, foreign-asset reporting (720), and IRPF basics.