Essential Services
Healthcare, legal, financial, and home services — what you need and how it works in Mallorca.
Moving
International Removal Companies
Several companies specialise in UK-to-Spain and Northern Europe-to-Spain moves. Costs vary enormously by volume and origin. A full household from the UK typically costs £3,000–£8,000. Always get 3 quotes. Check membership of FIDI or BAR for reliability.
Shipping by sea takes 3–5 weeks from the UK. Air freight is faster but expensive — only worthwhile for small, urgent shipments.
Vehicle Import
Importing a non-Spanish-registered vehicle requires paying import duties, getting an ITV (Spanish MOT), and re-registering with Spanish plates. The process takes 4–8 weeks and costs €500–€2,000 in fees and taxes. Many expats sell their car before moving and buy locally.
Left-hand-drive vehicles imported from the UK require a headlight conversion before the ITV test.
Pet Transport
Pets entering Spain from the EU need a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport. From non-EU countries (including post-Brexit UK), additional health certificates are required, and timing is critical — the certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel.
Book a specialist pet transport service for UK-to-Spain moves — the paperwork has several time-sensitive steps.
Listed providers
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