Living in Mallorca: practical guides for residents and families
If you’re moving to Mallorca or already live here, start with the task in front of you. These guides explain where to go, what paperwork to gather and which questions to ask, with links to the relevant authorities and episodes of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast.
Moving, paperwork and housing
Start with your immigration route if you’re moving from abroad. Once you have an address, check what the town hall needs for municipal registration. If you’re renting or buying, read the relevant guide before paying a deposit.
- Spanish visas and residency for a move to Mallorca
- NIE, TIE and residency in Mallorca
- How to register on the padrón in Mallorca
- Renting a home in Mallorca long term
- Buying a house in Mallorca
Pregnancy, children and school
Find the right maternity contact, get the birth paperwork started, or see where to apply for a school place and whom to ask if your child needs more support.
- Having a baby in Mallorca: maternity care, birth and the first weeks
- How to register a birth in Mallorca
- Registering your child for nursery or school
- Getting school support for a child with additional needs in Mallorca
Healthcare and caring for family
Find out where to start with an appointment, a new diagnosis or a relative who needs help at home.
- Seeing a doctor in Mallorca as a visitor or resident
- What happens after a cancer diagnosis in Mallorca
- Caring for an older relative in Mallorca: home help and social services
Driving and planning ahead
Check the paperwork before you drive as a resident, or find out where to start with a will, a funeral or paperwork after a death.
- Driving in Mallorca as a resident: licences, imported cars and ITV
- Making a will in Mallorca when you have family or property abroad
- What happens when someone dies in Mallorca
Frequently asked questions
What paperwork should I start with when moving to Mallorca?
Start by checking your residence route and what documents you’ll need for it. Once you know where you’ll live, check the town hall’s requirements for registering your address.
Where can I find help with school admissions or healthcare?
Use the family and healthcare guides above to find the relevant Balearic service, then check the requirements for your circumstances.
Do the guides include Spanish and Catalan terms?
Yes. The individual guides include vocabulary tables to help you recognise common terms on forms and use them at appointments.
Useful vocabulary in English, Spanish and Catalan
| English | Spanish | Catalan |
|---|---|---|
| Town hall | ayuntamiento | ajuntament |
| Appointment | cita previa | cita prèvia |
| Health centre | centro de salud | centre de salut |
| Residence | residencia | residència |
Listen to the Majorca Mallorca Podcast
- Mallorca Solutions on residency, NIEs and visas
- Julie Holdsworth on education and helping multilingual children settle in
- Glynis German on end-of-life planning in Mallorca
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