If you are from the European Union you do not need a Visa to live and work in Spain. Although, if you spend more than 183 days a year in Spain you would be considered a tax resident. If you are from the UK, America, Australia, South Africa or another country not in the European Union you will need to apply for a visa to live or work in Spain. There are various visas and more information can be found about the type of visa you require on the Spanish government website. And you can also contact the Spanish consulate in your native country to find out more. Visas are applied for in your native country.

It is relatively simple to get an NIE. It requires a visit to the "Foreigners Office" with identification. This can be done in person, or you can grant your representative power of attorney to do this for you. An NIE can also be obtained from a Spanish consulate in your own country.

The buying process in Spain is very straight forward and there are 3 main steps.

Javea is a fabulous place to bring up children, with its fantastic weather, many outdoor activities from simply playing on the beach and swimming in the sea, to organised activities from football, judo, dancing, and tennis. With the Mediterranean Sea on the doorstep the choice of water sports is abundant. There is something for every child in Javea.

There are many different schools in Javea that cater for all age groups, from nursery through to college education. Along with the local state schools there are 2 international schools offering an education in Spanish and English.

Javea has a permanent registered population of 30,000. It is a lively town all year round and bars, restaurants and shops remain open all year. It has all the amenities for health, living and entertainment that are required to live all year round. The climate allows it´s resident to enjoy outside living for the majority of the year.

We usually advise to budget around 12% on top of a purchase price for the costs involved to buy a property in Javea. The main part of the costs is the purchase tax charged by the government of 10%. The other 2% is made up of conveyancing fees, notary, and land registry costs.

Javea is a fantastic location for international flights with the busy airports of Alicante and Valencia around one hour drive. Alicante to the south and Valencia to north with direct flights to most European destinations. For longer haul flights a connection to the main hubs of Barcelona and Madrid may be necessary, but multiply daily flights run between these airports.