TUR - Taking Up Residence Country Page
Pros & Cons
Balance the pros and cons of living in Spain.
Pro
Con
Culture
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The traditional Spanish diet is a healthy Mediterranean diet. Spaniards are among the longest-lived and healthiest people in the world.
Language
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Spanish is one of the world\'s leading languages and is spoken by 450 million people worldwide.
Economy
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Overall, the Spanish economy is growing and has been growing non-stop for the last 30 years.
Visas
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The process of getting a non-EU visa to live and work in Spain is very difficult.
Utilities
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Telephone and internet connections in very old buildings can take weeks or months. Even cell phone activations can be delayed.
Education
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Getting foreign academic qualifications approved for higher education studies in Spain is difficult and time-consuming.