Relocation plan to Spain

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Moving with kids · Remote work · Not sure yet · citizen of Kazakhstan

Cost of living (one adult)EUR1850/mo
Steps in the plan29
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Milestone 1: documents, budget, and insurance coverage prepared

    The family’s readiness to choose the basis for relocation and submit the application has been confirmed.

  2. 2 Milestone 2: the basis for stay formalized

    A suitable Spanish immigration status has been determined and obtained for the family.

  3. 3 Milestone 3: housing and relocation organized, family has moved to Spain

    Housing arrangements have been secured, logistics have been completed, and the family has entered Spain.

  4. 4 Milestone 4: post-arrival registrations and family life initiated

    The main administrative, medical, banking, and schooling matters have been resolved, and the annual cycle has been established.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 9 Choose an immigration basis for a remote-working citizen of Kazakhstan and their family

    The available options have been compared, including the regime for remote specialists, income, employment and insurance requirements, and family members. The primary route and a backup option have been selected.

  2. 12 Compile and submit a family application under the selected basis for residence

    The submitted application includes the principal applicant, their spouse, and children, and the supporting documents meet the requirements of the selected procedure.

  3. 13 Receive a decision on the application and verify the entry conditions for the entire family

    An official outcome has been received in the immigration case, and the validity periods of the documents and the possibility of entry for each family member have been verified.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 6 Inventory the documents of each family member

    A list of identity, family, financial, and professional documents has been compiled, indicating their validity period and the need for certification.

  2. 8 Prepare legalization and sworn translations of key documents

    The documents required by the Spanish authorities and for family-related procedures have been prepared in a format suitable for submission.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 5 Prepare a family budget for relocation and living in Spain

    The available budget in the range of 800–1200 euros, mandatory expenses, one-time costs, and a financial reserve have been recorded. Expenses that may require increasing the budget have been identified.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 7 Determine the family’s medical coverage for the application and relocation

    An appropriate private or other permissible form of medical coverage has been selected for adults and children, and the family’s ongoing medical needs have been taken into account.

  2. 22 Connect the family to the actual healthcare system in Spain

    Insurance or another available healthcare access route has been activated, doctors have been selected, and the necessary initial appointments have been arranged.

Housing
  1. 14 Define housing requirements and start searching for a neighborhood and rental

    Cities and neighborhoods have been selected based on budget, schools, transportation, and healthcare; a safe temporary accommodation plan has been prepared until long-term rental housing is secured.

  2. 15 Secure temporary or long-term housing in the selected city

    The family has a confirmed address for the first few weeks and a clear transition plan to long-term rental housing, taking local residence registration into account.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 10 Prepare banking infrastructure to verify income and expenses

    The accounts, statements, and payment instruments needed for the immigration case and the family’s first few months of life have been identified.

  2. 23 Open or activate Spanish accounts and set up family payments

    Bank accounts, cards, transfers, a backup payment channel, and separate tracking of the family’s expenses have been set up.

Taxes and Tax Residency
  1. 11 Review the tax model for remote work before moving

    It is clear how income from remote work will be structured, which ties to Kazakhstan need to be maintained or severed, and which Spanish tax obligations may arise.

  2. 24 Set up the Spanish tax model for remote work

    The required registrations and reporting obligations, as well as the procedure for declaring income and making social security contributions, have been determined, taking into account the actual work structure.

  3. 27 Conduct the first annual tax and immigration audit

    The actual days of presence, family status, income, reporting, insurance, and compliance with the conditions of residence have been reviewed; a calendar for the following year has been prepared.

Moving Logistics
  1. 16 Plan the transportation of the family and belongings to Spain

    The route, carrier, and volume of belongings to be transported have been selected; documents for baggage, temporary storage, and the family’s arrival have been prepared.

  2. 17 Organize the final departure from Kazakhstan

    The dates, tickets, transportation of belongings, closure or transfer of obligations in Kazakhstan, and the family’s access to funds during the relocation period have been agreed upon.

  3. 18 Complete the relocation and the family’s entry into Spain

    The family and the necessary belongings have arrived in Spain under the selected migration route.

Children: Schools and Adaptation
  1. 19 Select Schools and Prepare the Children’s Enrollment Documents

    A list of public, international, or private schools has been compiled; availability and the language of instruction have been checked; and the children’s documents and adaptation plan have been prepared.

  2. 25 Complete the Children’s Enrollment and Begin the Adaptation Process

    The children have secured places or a confirmed educational pathway, and the family has access to a plan for linguistic, social, and everyday adaptation.

Integration and Daily Life
  1. 20 Record the address and complete initial municipal formalities

    The family has a confirmed place of residence and has completed the necessary steps for subsequent registrations, healthcare, and school enrollment.

  2. 21 Obtain the family’s identification and residency documents

    The process of obtaining Spanish identification numbers and resident documents for adults and children has been initiated or completed in accordance with the status received.

  3. 26 Set up the family’s everyday infrastructure

    Telecommunications and internet are connected, and transportation, shopping, household services, and basic language resources for adults and children have been arranged.

Plan “B”
  1. 28 Develop a contingency scenario in case of refusal, delay, or insufficient budget

    Actions have been defined in case of refusal of status, postponement of the relocation, loss of remote income, or inability to maintain housing. Backup cities, financial reserves, and an acceptable timeframe for reviewing the decision have been documented.

  2. 29 Assess the sustainability of the relocation and update the contingency plan

    The family compared actual expenses, income, and the school and medical situation with the initial assumptions and updated the criteria for continuing, changing cities, or returning.