Week 1, Get the essentials in place
Your first priority is the paperwork that everything else depends on.
- •Get your local identification or tax number (e.g. NIE in Spain, AFM in Greece, NIF in Portugal)
- •Buy a local SIM card so you have a working phone number
- •Confirm your temporary accommodation and commute to the office
Week 2, Banking and registration
Once you have your ID number, open a local bank account so your salary can be paid and you can set up direct debits. Register your address with the local authority if your country requires it, this is often needed for healthcare and other services.
Weeks 3–4, Settle in for the long term
With the basics handled, focus on building a stable base:
- •Start your search for a long-term apartment
- •Register for healthcare and get your social security details from your employer
- •Explore your neighbourhood, transport passes, groceries, and the nearest essentials
- •Begin learning the basics of the local language; it pays off socially and practically
Don’t do it alone
When you take a role through us, much of this is supported, from airport pickup to help with paperwork and apartment hunting. Lean on that support; it’s there to make your move smooth.