Thanks to the new Law on Startups approved in January and the facilities it implies, more and more people choose Spain to move, either for work, study or to spend the odd season in our country. In fact, according to the Social Progress Imperative’s index of social progress, Spain is the 20th country where life is best in the world.
There are various factors such as the cheap cost of living, the sunny and sandy climate, the low crime rates and even the speed of broadband which are decisive in choosing to settle in our country. However, before packing your bags, it is necessary to take into account a series of tips to make adaptation easier. For this reason, from Cotown, the coliving with presence in Barcelona and Valencia, detail a series of tips that will help to start a new stage in Spain.
Review all the procedures to obtain the visa and/or have the Foreigner Identity card
Depending on the country of origin, this procedure will be different. If you are a citizen of the European Union, you belong to the European Economic Union, to the Schengen area or you have family in Europe, the process will be easier.
If you do not have any of these nationalities or none of the conditions described above, there are also other options, although it is essential to review the type of nationality, the types of visas and possible permits to reside in Spain, their requirements and to know what to do in Spain. If you want to extend your stay.
Find suitable accommodation
Of course, having a place to live is essential. To do this, there is a housing format that is increasingly booming and that is much more adapted to people who move to Spain from another country and who need accommodation for a certain time. This is the case of Cotown, a coliving concept that comes to the market to provide the opportunity for future residents, both students and young professionals, to be fully integrated citizens.
Take into account all the administrative procedures and activate the Wi-Fi connection
In each country, how the different supplies such as electricity, water or gas are contracted and paid for can vary considerably. Likewise, the Internet connection is almost another equally important supply, and even more so for young people and digital nomads, so it is a determining factor in deciding where to settle. So much so, that the broadband offered by Spain is among the fastest in Europe (with 148 Mbps, almost double that of the United Kingdom at 75 Mbps).
In Cotown they are aware that these procedures can cause a lot of headaches, for this reason, in all their accommodation it is possible to have a high-quality Internet connection and, in addition, they offer the possibility of paying a basic monthly fee for supplies that allows save time and trouble in managing bills and energy. In addition to supporting all administrative procedures that may arise.
One of the requirements for every young person moving to a new country is Know how to use public transport. To do this, it is possible to use mobile applications specially designed for it.
However, if the house it is located in a central place of the cityAs with the various accommodations Cotown offers, this is probably less of an issue, as it’s possible to walk to work, the gym, or meeting up with friends.
And though new beginnings can be hard Vanesa Esteban, CEO of Cotown stresses that the most essential thing is “live the city like a true local. And, for this, in Cotown you can find a location, product, service and that support that you may need to make the most of a vital moment limited in time”.
