{"id":6821,"date":"2026-11-12T23:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T22:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/?p=6821"},"modified":"2026-11-12T23:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T22:04:42","slug":"relocating-to-marbella-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/es\/6821-relocating-to-marbella-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Relocating to Marbella: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relocating to Marbella takes more than a decision. It takes a plan, and the order of the steps matters: the paperwork you do first shapes how smooth everything after it feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through that order, from your Spanish identification number to residency, tax, healthcare, schools and finding the right place to live. It is written for people moving from the UK, the rest of Europe, North America and beyond, and it flags where the rules depend on your passport. We are based in Nueva Andaluc\u00eda, so where the guide gets local, it is written from Marbella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland do not need a visa to live in Spain. Everyone else needs permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIE is an identification number. It does not give you the right to live in Spain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain ended its golden visa on 3 April 2025, so buying a home no longer gives non-EU buyers residency by itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are generally a tax resident if you spend more than 183 days a year in Spain, or if your main economic interests are here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering on the padr\u00f3n at the town hall is free, and many other steps depend on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with your passport: EU or non-EU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your nationality sets your route. Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland do not need a visa to live in Spain, but they have their own registration steps. Everyone else needs permission to live in Spain, and the options have narrowed in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settle this first. It decides your timeline, and it decides whether you can work once you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your NIE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NIE (N\u00famero de Identidad de Extranjero) is a personal, permanent identification number for foreigners with economic, professional or social ties to Spain. You will need it for most of what follows, including renting or buying a home. It identifies you, but it does not give you the right to live in Spain. The <a href=\"https:\/\/exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/melbourne\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Foreigner-Identity-Number-NIE.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish consulate in Melbourne<\/a> explains the NIE on its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply in Spain or through a Spanish consulate. The application uses form EX-15, a fee payment and a valid passport. Consulates pass applications on to the Ministry of the Interior, so allow at least four weeks if you apply from abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you apply in Spain, you book an appointment (cita previa) on the national <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online appointment system<\/a>, choosing M\u00e1laga as the province and then the office. Local guides report that slots can be hard to find, which is one reason many buyers give a lawyer or gestor a power of attorney or ask them to prepare the paperwork and book the slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Mila tip&nbsp;<\/strong> A lawyer or gestor can prepare the form and book the appointment, but you generally attend in person with your passport. Plan the date around a trip to Spain, ideally before you start viewing homes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residency options after the golden visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain ended its golden visa on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1\/2025. Buying a property no longer gives non-EU buyers the right to residency by itself, so plan your visa route separately from your purchase. <a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/xx\/en\/our-insights\/gms-flash-alert\/flash-alert-2025-008.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KPMG&#8217;s alert on the law<\/a> sets out the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two routes most newcomers look at first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Non-lucrative visa<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Telework (digital nomad) visa<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suits<\/strong><\/td><td>Retirees and people living on savings or passive income<\/td><td>Employees and self-employed people working remotely for companies outside Spain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Income test (2026)<\/strong><\/td><td>400% of IPREM per month, which is \u20ac2,400, plus 100% (\u20ac600) for each family member<\/td><td>At least 200% of the minimum wage, about \u20ac34,188 a year, with more required for family members<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other requirements<\/strong><\/td><td>Health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain, and a clean criminal record<\/td><td>Employees need at least three months with their company and its permission to work remotely from Spain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can you work?<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, remotely for non-Spanish companies. Professionals may earn up to 20% from Spanish clients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>First permit lasts one year<\/td><td>Visa up to one year. A permit applied for from within Spain can last up to three years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official details are on the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/inclusion.gob.es\/en\/web\/migraciones\/w\/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-no-lucrativa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-lucrative visa page<\/a> and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Embajadas\/budapest\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-residencia-para-teletrabajo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telework visa page<\/a>. Work-based permits, family reunification and other routes also exist. Requirements change, so ask a licensed immigration lawyer which one fits your case before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Mila tip&nbsp;<\/strong> If you are applying for the non-lucrative visa, ask for a health policy that meets the visa&#8217;s requirements before you buy it. The visa needs cover from an insurer authorised in Spain.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax residency, in plain words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immigration residency and tax residency are separate questions. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2006-20764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish income tax law<\/a> you are generally a tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year, or if the main base of your economic activities or interests is in Spain. If your spouse and dependent minor children live in Spain, the tax authority presumes you are resident unless you can show otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax residents are taxed in Spain on their worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on income from Spanish sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people who move to Spain for work may qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/en_gb\/ayuda\/manuales-videos-folletos\/manuales-practicos\/manual-tributacion-no-residentes\/regimenes-opcionales\/regimen-especial-impatriados.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special regime for inbound workers<\/a>, often called the Beckham Law. You must not have been a Spanish tax resident in the previous five years, and you must move for a qualifying reason, such as an employment contract. The regime applies in the year you move and the five years after, and employment income is taxed at 24% up to \u20ac600,000 a year from the same employer. You opt in by filing Form 149, so speak to a tax adviser about the deadline before you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose where to live, and consider renting first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marbella is a group of distinct areas rather than a single town. A quick orientation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marbella centre and Old Town:<\/strong> close to the seafront and easy to explore on foot. The town hall is on Plaza de los Naranjos, in the Old Town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden Mile:<\/strong> the coastal stretch between Marbella and Puerto Ban\u00fas, known for its beaches and large villas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nueva Andaluc\u00eda and Puerto Ban\u00fas:<\/strong> the golf valley and the marina, with restaurants and shops close by. Our office is in Nueva Andaluc\u00eda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>East of Marbella (Elviria, Cabopino):<\/strong> residential neighbourhoods close to the beaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara and Estepona:<\/strong> a quieter, more residential character along the western coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the journeys too. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malagacar.com\/blog\/driving-directions\/how-to-get-to-marbella-from-malaga-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e1laga airport<\/a>, Marbella is around 40 minutes by motorway when the road is clear. You can take the toll AP-7 or the free N-340 coast road, which has many exits but is slow and busy in the morning peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Mila tip&nbsp;<\/strong> Try your likely commute or school run at the time of day you would really make it. On the coast, the same journey can take much longer at 8:30 than at midday.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure yet, renting for a few months before you buy is a sensible way to test areas, journey times and schools. We cover that approach in [Renting Before Buying in Marbella: link once published]. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/about#rentalsteam\">rentals team<\/a> can match you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/longterm\">long-term homes to rent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are ready to buy, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/about#salesteam\">sales team<\/a> can show you current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/properties\">homes for sale<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/new-developments\">new developments<\/a> across the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare and schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many international residents arrange private health insurance from the day they arrive, and the non-lucrative visa requires cover from an insurer authorised in Spain. Marbella has several private hospitals, including Quir\u00f3nsalud Marbella, HC Marbella International Hospital and Recoletas Hospital Marbella. We explain insurers, clinics and hospitals step by step in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/5240-your-costa-del-sol-healthcare-guide-step-by-step\">Costa del Sol healthcare guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Mila tip&nbsp;<\/strong> Save your insurer&#8217;s helpline and your nearest clinic in your phone before you need them, and remember that 112 is the emergency number.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families, the coast has several international schools. Examples include Aloha College in Nueva Andaluc\u00eda and Laude San Pedro International College in San Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara, with British curricula and, at Aloha, the IB Diploma. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ischooladvisor.com\/articles\/admissions-scholarships-and-grants\/private-school-admissions\/international-school-admissions-in-marbella-2026-step-by-step-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">school-fee guide<\/a> from October 2026 puts annual tuition at roughly \u20ac8,000 for early years up to \u20ac19,000 and more for sixth form. Fees vary by school, so confirm them directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular year groups fill early. Plan to apply nine to twelve months before the start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your first weeks: a checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your route (EU registration or a visa) and start the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for your NIE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange health insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure a home. A rental contract or title deed is your proof of address. If you are arriving before your home is ready, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/concierge\">concierge team<\/a> can arrange hotel stays, short-term serviced apartments, car rental and chauffeur transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.waypointsur.com\/padron-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">padr\u00f3n<\/a> at the town hall (the Ayuntamiento de Marbella). It is free, and you will need your passport, your NIE and proof of address. Health centres, state-school places and residency paperwork usually ask for the certificate. Local guides list the Marbella office on Plaza de los Naranjos in the Old Town, where you book an appointment and should check the current opening hours. The town hall has also been moving many procedures to its online office, so check what you can start online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for school places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak to a tax adviser before you reach 183 days in Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Mila tip&nbsp;<\/strong> Ask for your padr\u00f3n certificate as soon as you are registered, and ask how recent it has to be. Some offices only accept certificates issued within the last three months.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I get residency by buying property in Marbella?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not on its own. Spain&#8217;s golden visa ended on 3 April 2025, so a purchase no longer qualifies non-EU buyers for residency. You would need another route, such as the non-lucrative or telework visa, if you meet its requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need an NIE to buy a home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you will need an NIE for the purchase. It is worth applying before you start viewing homes so that it does not slow you down later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I work on the non-lucrative visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It covers residence without work. If you plan to work remotely for a company outside Spain, the telework visa is designed for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long can I stay without becoming a tax resident?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 183-day test is the first one, but it is not the only one. Your economic interests and your family&#8217;s location can also make you a tax resident, so take advice if your situation is mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Should I rent before I buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people do. A few months of renting lets you test areas, commutes and schools before you commit to a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How far is Marbella from M\u00e1laga airport?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 40 minutes by motorway when the road is clear. You can take the toll AP-7 or the free N-340, which is slower and busy in the morning peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the padr\u00f3n free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Registering on the padr\u00f3n and getting the certificate are both free. You will need your passport, your NIE and proof of address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to the team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning your move to Marbella? Tell us what you are looking for, and our team in Nueva Andaluc\u00eda will help with homes to rent or buy and areas that suit your lifestyle. You can also call us on +34 951 781 352.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/contact\"><strong>Speak to our team<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34674969332?text=Hello%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%20to%20relocating%20to%20Marbella%20and%20would%20like%20to%20talk%20to%20your%20team.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WhatsApp us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so please confirm the details with a qualified adviser. Last checked 11 November 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal links and calls to action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The article has ten Mila Homes links, two of them in the closing section, and one of them waits for article 2. Each sits inside a sentence where a reader would want it. All the links below were checked on 11 November 2026, apart from the article that is not yet published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Where in the article<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Anchor text<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link to<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choose where to live<\/td><td>rentals team<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/about<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choose where to live<\/td><td>long-term homes to rent<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/longterm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choose where to live<\/td><td>sales team<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/about<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choose where to live<\/td><td>homes for sale<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/properties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choose where to live<\/td><td>new developments<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/new-developments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare and schools<\/td><td>Costa del Sol healthcare guide<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/5240-your-costa-del-sol-healthcare-guide-step-by-step<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First weeks, step 4<\/td><td>concierge team<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/concierge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closing section<\/td><td>Speak to our team (button)<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/contact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closing section<\/td><td>WhatsApp us<\/td><td>https:\/\/wa.me\/34674969332 with a ready-typed message that names this guide<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How leads from this article are identified.<\/strong> The WhatsApp message names the guide, so the team sees where the enquiry came from. For the contact form, I suggest a hidden field that records the article (relocating-to-marbella) and a GA4 event on each click of the button and the WhatsApp link. I have not added tracking codes to the internal links, because they can overwrite the visitor&#8217;s original source in GA4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things to add later: the Spanish version should link to the matching Spanish pages, and a link to the new development landing pages once they are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please share approved photos. If none are available, these are the images to source. Name each file as shown, save as WebP and compress it. Adjust the alt text to match the final photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Placement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>File name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Alt text (starting point)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Featured and hero (1200 x 630 px)<\/td><td>relocating-to-marbella-old-town.webp<\/td><td>Orange trees and caf\u00e9 terraces in the Old Town of Marbella<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After \u00abChoose where to live\u00bb<\/td><td>marbella-golden-mile-beach.webp<\/td><td>Beach on the Golden Mile in Marbella<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After \u00abHealthcare and schools\u00bb<\/td><td>marbella-family-international-school.webp<\/td><td>Family walking to school in Marbella<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publishing notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format the article like the healthcare guide: H2 headings, the Mila tip callouts as the same \ud83d\udca1 box, bullet and numbered lists, and the two closing buttons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desktop and phone: the residency table must scroll sideways on a phone and not squeeze, buttons need to be easy to tap, and images should load lazily apart from the featured image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Rank Math: set the focus keyword, meta title, description, slug, category, tags and featured image from the SEO set-up table, and add the alt text from the image plan. Check the Rank Math score and the FAQ schema before publishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish, then submit the live URL for indexing in Search Console (needs access) and add it to the record below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checked on 11 November 2026. Every figure and rule in the article comes from one of these pages. The two calculated figures are explained under the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NIE: what it is, who needs it, how to apply<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/melbourne\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Foreigner-Identity-Number-NIE.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne, Foreigner Identity Number (NIE)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NIE appointments in M\u00e1laga province (online system, scarce slots, attend in person)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.waypointsur.com\/nie-marbella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waypoint, NIE and residency in Marbella (updated 31 March 2026)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">national appointment system<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End of the golden visa on 3 April 2025<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/xx\/en\/our-insights\/gms-flash-alert\/flash-alert-2025-008.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KPMG flash alert on Organic Law 1\/2025<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/listyco.com\/en\/spain\/guides\/spain-golden-visa-status-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listyco, golden visa status 2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-lucrative visa: income, insurance, one-year permit, no work<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/inclusion.gob.es\/en\/web\/migraciones\/w\/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-no-lucrativa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, non-lucrative residence authorisation<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telework visa: 200% of minimum wage, three months seniority, 20% rule, one-year visa and three-year permit<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Embajadas\/budapest\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-residencia-para-teletrabajo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, telework visa<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026 minimum wage (\u20ac1,221 a month, \u20ac17,094 a year in 14 payments) and IPREM (\u20ac600 a month)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocu.org\/dinero\/trabajo-paro\/noticias\/smi-iprem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OCU, SMI and IPREM in 2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax residency: 183 days, centre of economic interests, spouse and children<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2006-20764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish income tax law, Article 9 (BOE)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resident and non-resident taxation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/wise.com\/us\/blog\/spain-tax-residency-183-days-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise, Spain tax residency<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special regime for inbound workers: five years of non-residence, six tax periods, 24% up to \u20ac600,000, Form 149<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/en_gb\/ayuda\/manuales-videos-folletos\/manuales-practicos\/manual-tributacion-no-residentes\/regimenes-opcionales\/regimen-especial-impatriados.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Tax Agency, special regime for inbound workers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Padr\u00f3n: free, documents, uses, three-month validity, Marbella office<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.waypointsur.com\/padron-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waypoint, padr\u00f3n guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marbella town hall moving procedures online<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xatakamovil.com\/movil-y-sociedad\/ayuntamiento-marbella-ha-llevado-184-tramites-al-movil-no-se-necesita-solicitar-cita-previa-desplazarse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xataka M\u00f3vil, 19 August 2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M\u00e1laga airport to Marbella: drive time, AP-7 toll, N-340 free road<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malagacar.com\/blog\/driving-directions\/how-to-get-to-marbella-from-malaga-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e1laga Car, how to get to Marbella from M\u00e1laga airport<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International schools, curricula, fee range, application timing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ischooladvisor.com\/articles\/admissions-scholarships-and-grants\/private-school-admissions\/international-school-admissions-in-marbella-2026-step-by-step-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iSchoolAdvisor, Marbella admissions guide (October 2026)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marbella hospitals, 112, insurance advice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/5240-your-costa-del-sol-healthcare-guide-step-by-step\">Mila Homes, Your Costa del Sol Healthcare Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mila Homes services, office and phone<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/about\">Mila Homes, About<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milahomes.es\/concierge\">Concierge<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculated figures: the telework income test of about \u20ac34,188 is 200% of the 2026 minimum wage (2 \u00d7 \u20ac17,094). The non-lucrative figure of \u20ac2,400 is 400% of the \u20ac600 IPREM. Both match the 2026 figures in the Listyco guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not taken from an official source: the area descriptions (general local knowledge, with no figures), the statement that an NIE is needed to buy a property (standard practice, to be confirmed with your lawyers), the Marbella padr\u00f3n office and the NIE appointment details (commercial guides, to be confirmed with the town hall and the police), and the drive time from the airport (a motoring guide, given as \u00abaround 40 minutes\u00bb because sources vary).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relocating to Marbella takes more than a decision. It takes a plan, and the order of the steps matters: the paperwork you do first shapes how smooth everything after it feels. 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