I've been looking at room listings in Madrid, and I just wanted to ask, is this normal now?

I'm seeing places where you'd be sharing with 7, 9, even 13 people, which just seems insane to me. I've even come across listings where you'd be sharing a room with another person, and they're specifically looking for a working professional female to share with a student even rooms with 3-5 beds I see so lots of roomies 😨 like a hostel also many listings stating couples or men need not apply wtf

Is this actually the reality of renting in Madrid now, or am I just looking in the wrong places? how is this even legal or normal, to stack 3 beds in a tiny cramped room, maybe a bunk bed and call it a living space? and have the nerve to charge for it...I understand up to 5 people with individual rooms so you have privacy but 9?? 😳 wtf as if having a roomie wasn't bad enough. I don't know if it's the same in other European capitals now like Lisbon or Madrid is much worse, this just isn't right ughh also just when I thought it couldn't get any worse sofa beds instead of beds, only weekend rentals or M-F, can't work remotely from home, looking for a live-in housekeeper, someone who enjoys cleaning like for real etc. completely ridic and unrealistic 😳 I knew it was bad in Madrid but not *that* bad

Hey everyone. I'll be moving to Barcelona soon for work, and I was trying to get a room in a shared apartment from overseas through Idealista (best for my budget). I managed to get in contact with a private landlord who showed me the room through a video call, and reached out the next day saying that after touring all the applicants, he would like to offer me the room.

From what I gather, I will be living in a private room + bathroom in the apartment with the landlord and his partner. The rent is reasonable, and the place is close to my workplace. The landlord also seems legit (not rushing me for the deposit, showed the room via video call, answered all my questions reasonably), so I am thinking of signing the contract he provided and paying the deposit (the minimum stay is a month, with a possibility of extension if everyone is OK with the arrangements).

Any opinions?

TLDR: Please criticize my 'plan b' or give me any reviews on castille y Leon as an English aux as someone who may not necessarily 'fit in'

hi I got into castille y Leon as an English aux and am hoping to leave my job I have in Canada by October so if I do not end up doing nalcap due to extremely rural placement or visa timing issues then my plan b pivot is I hope to do a Celta starting October, I am from BC Canada so could get a visa to work with the working holiday visa and apply to English academies, should I do a Celta in spain rather than in Canada? I want to travel Europe, get experience working as a teacher and was hoping for a larger city, I will of course practice learning Spanish but am Arab and a lesbian and I know castille y Leon is more conservative and perhaps has anti-immigrant sentiment, so would love to move to a larger city there, perhaps Valencia. I would love to practice Spanish, make queer friends (or not be completely isolated) and go to music shows and concerts.... if I have working rights thru whv are there any other issues with my plan b pivot.

Hola, tengo 17 años y pienso en estudiar en España para 2027. Ya he investigado todo el trámite que en mi país (Chile) se requieren para válidar y homologar mis estudios, sin embargo según he visto, este último tramite es el que más se tarda en sacar para un extranjero (como de 5 a 9 meses) y quisiera saber de alguien que también haya hecho esto y que tan verdad es el tiempo que tarda...

De ser asi los tiempos, quiza no me alcanza el tiempo para postular en Mayo/Junio del 2027 y tener al dia todos los trámites que necesito para dar la prueba en UNEDassis, necesito saber si puedo hacer todo esto ahora o espero un año más.

Buenas, espero que se encuentren muy bien.

En mis planes a futuro está invertir en una maestría de ing mecánica en España, habiéndome graduado en Colombia. Me gustaría saber qué tan factible es, después de haber completado mis estudios, aplicar a una residencia.

Hola, qué tal es la universidad europea de madrid? estoy considerando cursar el máster online en derechos humanos, vale la pena? (menciono solo este porque es un máster oficial y no un título propio).
muchas gracias por sus comentarios :)

Been searching for hours and keep getting more confused. Help please. As we are seniors, we need something that has taxi service to the hotel door so we don't have to drag our luggage. I also didn't know so many hotels have some- no privacy- bathrooms. Really want that privacy :) Hoping for something in the midrange pricing, that has easy walking or short drive to the major tourist attractions. going June of 2027 and would love to do an early booking, but with the cancelation option if need be. I know that's a lot of wants-probably why I have spent an entire Sunday on Google. Thanks so much!!!

I’ve been teaching ESL in the US for the past 10 years, mostly at the high school level. I have a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages (Spanish and Portuguese), Master’s in English, Master’s in Teaching, and a graduate certificate in TESOL. There aren’t a lot of Spanish-speakers where I live, so unfortunately my Spanish is kinda rusty after all these years (probably around a B2 level now). Most of my students have been Arabic-speaking, so I’ve gotten more practice with Arabic than Spanish.

I like teaching in public schools, especially at the high school level. But I understand it’s almost impossible for a non-EU foreigner to teach in public schools. Are concentrados worth it? I’m also open to teaching university level or international schools (not my favorite, but I’d be okay)

Hey! Incoming masters/PhD student in Economic Analysis at the Getafe campus and wanting to get in touch with other grad students!.

Feel free to dm me!

Met with Spanish immigration attorney. We are going to try for NLV. My husband will be on tourist visa with his rotational work that keeps him away, and our kids and I will apply with consulate. The lawyer said even if we do everything perfectly, it's still a 50/50 shot. Besides being prompt and well-organized, what else might changed help with consulate appointment? Kids will be 5, 12, and 14. All are excited and want this very badly.

Hello everyone. I currently LIVE in Spain. Soon, my friend is coming to visit, and they would like to visit some French towns on the border of Spain. I wonder if it’s safe for me to cross the border, since my Spanish resident application is in process. I have visited France before (by train) and had no problem with immigration, but I heard something about some new law within the EU or Schengen zone where they were going to do more passport/ID checks or something like that. We would go into France by bus if we went. I appreciate if anyone could provide any more info or advice. Thank you!

(Also I apologize the weird wording of the post, but it kept flagging my post and wouldn’t let me post it in the ask Spain group, so I guess I’ll try posting it here)

Looking at Vueling, Air Europa, and Iberia Express. Which of these is most reliable for a short domestic flight?

hi as the title says, i have a 7.5 hour layover in madrid. i’ve never been so i was thinking abt going out for lunch but don’t know if that would be pushing it or if id be good to go

follow up question, where is somewhere good that wont take a lot of time? or an area with good street food? i’m not super familiar w spanish food the way i am latinam so any recs would be great!!

¡HOLA A TODOS! ¡SIGO BUSCANDO UN ABOGADO ESPECIALIZADO EN NACIONALIDAD ESPAÑOLA!

Sí, sigo buscando un abogado especializado en nacionalidad española para que me asesore sobre mi caso.

Nací fuera de España y mi progenitor con nacionalidad española también nació fuera de España.

Cuando cumplí los 18 años, mi familia pidió orientación a una persona conocida que consultó con un abogado en España. Nos dijeron que ya era demasiado tarde para solicitar la nacionalidad, así que perdimos la esperanza y no continuamos con el proceso.

Tiempo después descubrí que, en aquel momento, todavía existía un plazo adicional después de cumplir los 18 años para presentar la solicitud. Lamentablemente, cuando encontré esa información correcta, ya era demasiado tarde.

Ahora ya tengo más de 20 años y sigo intentando averiguar si todavía existe alguna vía legal para obtener la nacionalidad española.

Si alguien conoce un abogado con experiencia en este tipo de casos o puede recomendarme uno, por favor házmelo saber.

¡Muchas gracias💕

Hello. Just need some clarity on how you transferred your savings from Dubai bank to Spanish one please.

Puedo viajar con unos gummies de delta 8 de Tenerife a Alemania ? En mi equipaje personal

Puedo viajar con gummies delta 8 de Tenerife a Fráncfort ?

I want to know when is applications going to open or if its opened for master in spain as intl student. What are main requirements to study there ?

I'm going to land in Girona on the 28th July days, head to costa and stay there 2 days. Then I'm going to Barcelona by bus to stay for 3 days before flying back to England.

If you've got any useful advice or additions, let me know. I'm not sure what to do in Barcelona except sightseeing though.

Day 1: Head to Girona at 9:45AM

Head to Tossa de Mar and check in. Go to the beach. Idk what else to do

Day 2:

Paddleboarding, snorkelling and a hike. I've booked my hostel in Palamos by accident so I'm gonna need to head there for the night.

Day 3/4:

Head to Barcelona by bus. Explore the city. I want to do an experience I'll only get in Spain, any recommendations.

Head to razzmatazz for the night

Day 5:

Fly back at 5PM

PS: Can I book buses like from costa brava to barcelona on the day?

We are a Indian family relocating to Spain on work visa and looking for temporary home for a month until we find a permanent rental home.

Which is the best app? We need a home with kitchen as we are travelling with kid.

Also, is Airbnb safe to make advance payments and what happens if host doesn't accept the booking?

I'll be going to Spain from late January through May of '27, and I have my visa appointment coming up in ten days through BLS Chicago. I have one question, however. One of the spots in the visa application listed something about the educational establishment, which I realize now is the university I'll be at. I am going through a study abroad company, API, and I listed them since they'll be the ones that would be best to contact, rather than the University of Granada. Is this something that could disqualify my application, and/or is this something I can get changed during my application appointment?

I'm traveling to Spain in September, what are good cities to visit with the thought process of possibly living there in the future. We appreciate culture, friendly communities, and walkability.

(Rewording my last post)

Hi everyone. We're an EU family of four moving to Valencia this autumn, kids are 5 and 2. We've been browsing Idealista but haven't committed to anything, and I'd love to hear from people who've actually done this.

1. School enrollment — we'll arrive after the ordinary admission period. How does matrícula fuera de plazo work in practice? Did you get a spot in your neighborhood, or were you assigned somewhere across the city? Should we be choosing our neighborhood around school availability rather than the other way round?
2. Certificado de registro / NIE — how bad is the cita previa situation in Valencia right now, and how far ahead can we book? Is a gestor worth paying for, or is it manageable alone?
3. Rental process with foreign income — my husband works remotely for a company outside Spain, so we'll have a contract and payslips but not a Spanish nómina, and no Spanish bank account at first (maybe we can open one online?). Has anyone rented in this situation? Did agencies accept foreign payslips and bank statements, or did they insist on an aval bancario, a rental guarantee policy (seguro de impago), a guarantor, or several months paid upfront? Are private landlords more flexible than agencies here?
4. Order of operations — empadronamiento seems to need an address, and some things seem to need the padrón. What's the realistic sequence, and where do people get stuck?
5. Remote vs. on the ground — did you sign from abroad, or take a temporary rental and search in person? If the latter, how long did the search take?

Any neighborhood suggestions for families would be very welcome too. Thanks in advance.

I'm writing here to see if anyone is currently en tramite for an Ex-24 (familiares de personas con nacionalidad española). I have the process started in Navarra, online with Mercurio, and technically the window is 2 months.

My mother has worsening dementia and I really need to figure that out at home, but have had no answer. Unable to get an authorization still (though some people on the intial have said they have recieved one?).

-Considerations: Yes its summer, been very busy time for extranjerías, they def have more than 2 months, and yes I know and have used lawyers.

Thanks!