Your Move to Valencia, Done Right
Secure your visa, your home, and your peace of mind in 2026. Expert-led relocation for expats, by expats.
Read the guides first. Decide later.
Every question we get from expats moving to Valencia, we answer first in free guides written by people who actually live here. Skim them before you ever reach out.
Browse all guidesDigital Nomad Visa
Income 34,188 EUR/yr, 90-day SMI test, family add-ons
Empadronamiento
Your first Spain admin task, in one appointment
Renting in Valencia
Real rent ranges, fianza tricks, scam patterns
September in Valencia
The city switches back on: school starts, offices refill, and the beach empties out
The newest from Valencia
Festivals worth the trip, deadlines worth catching, and the small practical things you only learn by living here. Everything new lands on this page first.
Everything you need to move to Valencia in 2026
We make moving to Valencia simple - handling visas, NIE, housing and schools so you can focus on your new life by the Mediterranean.
Local Expertise
Ten years on the ground in Valencia. We know which Ruzafa landlord skips the credit check, which notary in Eixample takes walk-ins, and which barrios oversold themselves on TikTok.
End-to-End Support
From the first 'is the DNV right for me' email to the day we hand you the keys to your Cabanyal flat. One team, one timeline, one number to call.
Multilingual Team
English, Spanish, French and Dutch, all native or C2. Your lease, your padron, your gestor calls - handled in your language and the landlord's.
Fast & Transparent
Fixed fees quoted before you sign. Padron in a single appointment, NIE in 2-3 weeks, school enrolment 4-8 weeks. No hourly drift, no surprise invoice.
Plan 3 to 4 months rent upfront before you sign any Valencia lease.
First month + 1-2 months fianza + agency fee (typically 1 month + IVA). The headline rent is never the move-in number.
Up to EUR 12k a year
Average lifestyle savings vs big hubs like London, New York or Sydney on the same professional income, once rent and groceries are factored in.
Numbeo + Bank of Spain housing data, 2025.
See the cost comparisonNIE first.
No NIE, no bank account, no rental contract, no padron. It is the keystone document for every other step.
Plan several weeks for it, before everything else.
How to get yours: our guide183 days = full tax
Cross 183 days in Spain in a calendar year and you owe Spanish tax on your worldwide income. Beckham Law and Modelo 720 timing change everything.
Ley 35/2006, Articulo 9.
Read the tax guideSome images in this section are AI-generated.
Valencia this September
September brings a vibrant mix of live music and cultural events to Valencia. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the city, there's plenty to discover this month.
17 September
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
Catch this acclaimed act performing live in Valencia. A must-see for music lovers looking to experience quality entertainment.
19 September
El Arrebato
El Arrebato takes the stage in Valencia this September. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy live music from this popular artist.
25-26 September
Visor Fest
Visor Fest arrives in Valencia for a two-day celebration of music and culture. Join the crowds for an unforgettable festival experience.
Which Valencia neighbourhood is right for you?
Ruzafa for the cafe-and-laptop life, Cabanyal for sea air at €700-1,000, Benimaclet for the village feel, Godella for families with cars. Four questions, your shortlist.
Beyond the guides: full-service relocation when you need it.
Relocation Help
Door-to-door coordination: movers, customs paperwork, temporary housing in Ruzafa or Benimaclet for the first 30 days, and a same-week padron appointment.
NIE & Residency
NIE in 2-3 weeks, padron same-day at the right ayuntamiento, TIE within 30 days of arrival. We book the slots before they hit the public calendar.
Home Finding
Off-market one-bedroom apartments in Ruzafa (€1,000-1,400) and Cabanyal (€700-1,000), plus the family houses in Godella nobody lists on Idealista. We negotiate the fianza down from 3 to 1 month where we can.
School Enrollment
Caxton, El Plantio, ASV, Cambridge House. We know the admissions directors, the real waiting lists, and the 4-8 week enrolment window you cannot miss.
Expat Community
Intros to the right WhatsApp groups, the Tuesday Benimaclet language exchange, and the families on your kids' school WhatsApp before you land.
Cost of Living
A real budget for your situation. A couple in a one-bedroom apartment in Ruzafa lives well on around €2,450/mo all in. We will tell you what your number looks like.