MikMak Relocation

What can you do with a White NIE? 🇪🇸
One of the biggest misconceptions we see is that getting a NIE (White NIE Certificate) means you’re ready to live, work and complete any procedure in Spain.

Here’s the reality:
✅ A NIE is your identification number as a foreigner. It allows you to start many administrative processes and is required for numerous legal and financial transactions.
❌ But a NIE doesn’t automatically give you:
• The right to work
• Legal residency
• Access to public healthcare
• The ability to complete every procedure without additional documentation

For example, opening a bank account, renting a home, buying a car or purchasing a property often requires more than just your NIE NUMBER. Banks, notaries, dealerships and public authorities may ask for proof of address, residence status, identification, tax documentation or other supporting documents.

A NIE opens the door. It doesn’t complete the journey.

At Mikmak Relocation, we help you understand not only what documents you need, but also when and why you need them—so you can avoid surprises and make your move to Spain as smooth as possible.

📩 Have questions about your relocation? We’re here to help.

💫 Global Mobility is often associated with logistics, paperwork, and international moves.

For us, it’s something much more meaningful.❤️

Behind every relocation, there is a person leaving behind routines, memories, friends, and familiar places to begin a new chapter. Our role is to make that transition as smooth, human, and positive as possible.

✨ Because moving isn’t just about changing countries—it’s about helping people feel at home wherever life takes them.

⁉️Which part of the relocation journey do you think has the biggest impact? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

📞 010 or 012? Here’s the difference!

If you’re living in or moving to Barcelona, knowing which number to call can save you a lot of time.

✅ 010 = Barcelona City Council
✅ 012 = Government of Catalonia

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🚀 What ELSE to do after getting your NIE / TIE and looking for a job!

Your journey doesn't stop here. Take advantage of the opportunities available to boost your career in Spain:

✅ Register as a job seeker (SOC, SEPE, etc.)
✅ Join free training courses (Excel, logistics, customer service...)
✅ Attend CV and interview workshops
✅ Visit your local city hall for employment programs
✅ Create or update your LinkedIn profile
✅ Sign up on job portals and recruitment agencies (Adecco, Randstad, Manpower, Synergie.)
✅ Explore grants, training support, and entrepreneurship programs

💡 The right document opens the door. The next step is making the most of it.

🌍 MEETING OUR TEAM >> .florencia 🤩

⁉ Who are you and what do you do?
😎 I’m Florencia Sommer, Mobility Advisor at Mikmak Relocation. I support individuals and families during one of the biggest transitions in their lives: moving to a new country and starting from scratch in Spain.

⁉ What inspired you to do this work?
✈ Throughout my life, I’ve always been driven by one thing: improving people’s quality of life. Supporting others through meaningful transitions and helping them feel better, safer, and more connected has always felt natural to me. When I met Sarit and she told me about Mikmak Relocation, we immediately clicked. We shared the same vision and values — and now, 3 years later, we continue helping people build new beginnings in Spain, but now together.

⁉ How would you describe your approach?
👩‍🦰 Dynamic, creative, and deeply human. I believe every person and every family experiences relocation differently, so I always try to adapt to their needs, listen carefully, and make the process feel lighter and more organized.

⁉ What makes your work different?
😍 Beyond logistics, I focus on people. Relocating is not only about documents or procedures — it’s about emotions, uncertainty, and building confidence in a new place. I love helping people feel accompanied and supported from the very beginning.

⁉ What does “relocation” mean to you?
💡 For me, relocation means transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow, reinvent yourself, and create a new sense of home while navigating change with support and guidance.

🌱 I believe every new beginning deserves empathy, clarity, and care — because feeling at home starts long before unpacking bags.

Would you like to know more? Leave your questions in the comments ✨

🚗 Getting the driving license in Spain can take forever!! 👀

If you’re a non-EU expat, your foreign license is usually valid for only 6 months after residency 🇪🇸

Good news: Spain has exchange agreements with countries like:

🇦🇷 Argentina
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇨🇱 Chile
🇵🇪 Peru
🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇯🇵 Japan
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇬🇧 UK
🇨🇭 Switzerland

⚠ BUT your license normally must have been issued BEFORE becoming a Spanish resident.

And one more thing…if your country has no exchange agreement then you need to think in advance...
📅 DGT appointments in Barcelona & Madrid can take forever.
Start early — waiting lists between the theory exam and the practical exam is 5 months😅

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🇪🇸 Which is the BEST city in Spain to… 👀
✨ Live?
💼 Work?
🎓 Study?
🌴 Travel?
🍷 Party?
❤️ Fall in love?

From the nonstop energy of Madrid to the beaches of Barcelona and the magic of Seville… Spain has a city for every lifestyle 🇪🇸🔥
Based on the experience of some of our clients. Although, of course, it depends on what each person, family and couple is looking for.

Drop your favorite below ⬇️👇