Moving to Bilbao.

Getting registered

Start with the national residency route, then complete the padrón/alta for the municipality where you actually live. Padrón is not a TIE, NIE or EU registration.

Bilbao is separate from Getxo and Barakaldo. Compare hills, lifts and rain exposure; Metro Bilbao, Bilbobus and Bizkaibus serve different journeys.

Housing & costs

Establish whether the agreement is habitual-home or seasonal, who is authorised to let it and what every payment represents. Use Homes & costs for fianza, guarantees, rent in advance and agency mechanics.

View at the hours you will live there. Check cooling/heating, damp, noise, lift, internet, transport and the written inventory.

Where to look

Use these as places to investigate, not promises about price, safety or a particular home. Compare the actual address at the times you will use it.

Getting around

Bilbao is separate from Getxo and Barakaldo. Compare hills, lifts and rain exposure; Metro Bilbao, Bilbobus and Bizkaibus serve different journeys.

Map a normal morning and late return before choosing the address. Include the final walk and the fare product that covers each operator.

Healthcare

After establishing healthcare entitlement, use the responsible regional service and assigned primary-care centre. The health card is separate from padrón and immigration documents.

Schools & settling in

School admission is regional and depends on stage, year and address. Check ordinary and late-admission procedures, teaching languages, transport and meals before signing.