Planning
Arrival Admin Plan
A practical first-steps plan for arrival in Spain: padrón awareness, healthcare registration, utilities checklist and the admin sequence to prepare.
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Included in the Move Plan
£149
Clear price before you start
Not sold on its own: it's part of the Move Plan.
- Fixed scope, no surprise extras
- We reply to every enquiry personally
- Clear boundaries on what is included
Turnaround: 5 working days.
What this is
Arrival Admin Planning is not arrival concierge. It is a written planning service for the first weeks and months in Spain. It is not in-person support, not live interpreting, and not “we handle it for you.”
The first weeks involve a stack of admin: padrón, TIE, healthcare / S1 / private insurance, bank account, mobile / internet / utilities, driving licence exchange, digital certificate / Cl@ve, and school admin where relevant.
We prepare a personalised written plan that tells you what to do, in what order, what documents to bring, and which appointments need booking before you travel. You book and attend them yourself.
What you receive
Written deliverable: Arrival admin plan in your written Move Plan
- Personalised arrival admin timeline (first week, first month, first 90 days)
- Padrón registration steps and document list
- TIE appointment guidance and checklist
- Healthcare registration notes (public route, S1, private insurance, SIP card)
- Bank account opening: what you need, which banks to consider, common obstacles
- Mobile, internet and utilities setup notes
- Driving licence exchange guidance (post-Brexit rules)
- Digital certificate / Cl@ve orientation notes where relevant
- School registration timing and documents (if applicable)
- Professional referral prompts (gestor, health insurance specialist, tax adviser)
- Covered in your written Move Plan, delivered by email
- 30 days of follow-up by WhatsApp or email after delivery
We may earn a fee if you use a partner we recommend. It never changes what you pay.
What is not included
We are clear about this because it protects you and it protects us.
- Booking appointments for you
- Attending appointments with you
- In-person orientation, local concierge or hand-holding on arrival
- Live interpreting or Spanish call-outs
- Translation at appointments
- Property viewing or rental negotiation
Who this is for
- People who have secured their visa or right to reside and are preparing to arrive
- First-time movers who want a practical checklist rather than figuring it out as they go
- Families with children who need school registration information
- People who want to hit the ground running rather than spend their first month in queues
Who this is not for
- People who want a concierge to handle everything on arrival
- People who have not yet secured residency (sort that first: start with the free Readiness Review, or the Move Plan, which covers the visa routes too)
- People who are not yet sure which town they are moving to (area selection needs to come before admin planning)
How it works
Get the Move Plan
This is covered by the Move Plan. Pay online with Pay now, or send an enquiry first if you want to check it fits.
Onboarding form
We email you a private onboarding form about your route, documents, partner and children.
We prepare your plan
We review your answers and any documents you share, and ask if anything is missing.
Your Move Plan
You receive your written Move Plan by email within 5 working days of having what we need.
30 days of follow-up
Ask questions about your plan by WhatsApp or email for 30 days after delivery.
Common questions
When should I do this: before or after arrival?
Before, ideally. The plan is most useful if you receive it 2 to 4 weeks before you travel, so you can book appointments in advance.
Do you book my appointments?
No. We tell you how to book them and what to bring. You book them directly. This keeps the service affordable and preserves your direct relationship with the relevant offices.
Is this arrival concierge?
No. The arrival admin plan is written planning only. We do not offer in-person support, live interpreting, appointment accompaniment or local concierge.
What if I don't know which town yet?
You need at least a municipality to make an arrival plan useful (different towns have different processes). If you are still choosing an area, start with the Readiness Review and our free costa guides.
Does this cover my family too?
Yes. The Move Plan covers both: arrival admin for the practical setup, and family items for schools, children and family-specific needs, in one written plan.
Ready to get started?
Get the Move Plan
This is covered by the Move Plan: one written plan for your move, with 30 days of follow-up. Pay online, or ask us first if you want to check it fits.
- Fixed scope, no surprise extras
- We reply to every enquiry personally
- Clear boundaries on what is included
Included in the Move Plan
£149
Clear price before you start
Personal reply · no obligation