Relocation & Admin Support for Expats in Spain

Friendly, Professional Help for a Stress-Free Move to Malaga, Costa del Sol & Beyond

Relocating is one of life’s biggest transitions, and often one of the most stressful.

At Malaga Expat Consulting, we help take the pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on what truly matters: building a new life in Spain with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Whether you’re already living in Spain or just starting to plan your move, we offer expert support in a structured, reliable, and personal way.

From handling complicated paperwork to helping you find your future home, we’re here to guide you through every step of the journey.

What we offer

Visa and residency applications (NLV, DNV, EU residencies, and more)
NIE/TIE, Town Hall registration (padrón), Social Security numbers
Digital certificate setup and school enrolment support
Property search assistance and rental contract reviews
Private health insurance from Spain's leading provider Sanitas
Full Relocation Packages tailored to your needs
One-on-one consultations and trusted referrals to legal, tax, and other professionals.

Services

Our Services

Immigration & Residency

We help you navigate Spain's bureaucratic landscape with confidence.

Property Finder

Finding a home in Spain can be overwhelming. We're here to make it easier.

Full Relocation

We offer comprehensive relocation packages tailored to your individual circumstances.

Health Insurance

we offer a variety of health insurance options to meet your visa or personal needs from Sanitas.

Business Goal

Why choose Malaga Expat

Multilingual

We speak English, Spanish, German, and Russian.

Established 2017

Successfully operating since 2017

Satisfied Clients

5-star rating

Experienced

Several hundreds of relocations completed

Full Service

Offer full range of services

Trusted Referrals

Strong network of trusted professionals across the Costa del Sol.

Founder

Meet Irina Saltmarsh

Having relocated multiple times and lived in countries like Russia, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and finally Spain, Irina knows the relocation experience inside out.

Since making Malaga her permanent home in 2017, she has helped hundreds of expats do the same, offering a combination of personal insight, deep local knowledge, and professional know-how. Fluent in English, Spanish, Russian and with some level of German, Irina leads Malaga Expat Consulting with a detail-orientated and highly organised approach—always tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Visa and residency applications (NLV, DNV, EU residencies, and more)
NIE/TIE, Town Hall registration (padrón), Social Security numbers
Digital certificate setup and school enrolment support
Property search assistance and rental contract reviews
Private health insurance from Spain's leading provider Sanitas
Full Relocation Packages tailored to your needs
One-on-one consultations and trusted referrals to legal, tax, and other professionals.

About Irina

    
 
 
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   Daniel Dreger 
 May 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Irina.  Our family's housing search encountered a number of unusual complications beyond our control and, through it all, Irina's patience and perseverance kept us moving forward and successfully brought us over the finish line.  Her diligence and good advice will be invaluable to you.
  
 
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   Denisa G. 
 April 13, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The services Irina offers are beyond worth it. She made our move a hundred times easier, way beyond our expectations. A true professional, very nice and kind, efficient and very knowlegeable. We also brought our cat to sunny Málaga, I have no idea how we would've found an apartment without Irina. In less than a month we were fully moved into a beautiful apartment and already feeling like home. We have Irina to thank for playing such a major part of making our dream come true.
  
 
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   Manuel Klein 
 March 9, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Irina is the best! In the process of moving to Málaga, Irina helped me get my NIE appointment (and her husband even joined at the local office to make sure everything works), my Spanish bank account, health insurance and sense-checked my rental contract. She offers full-package deals as well as more customized deals. My experience with Irina was always beyond expectation: she replies super fast, always helpful, to the point and friendly. Definitely recommend for a smooth landing in a place where everything is new at first. Muchísimas gracias!
  
 
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   Delia Nuesch-Olver 
 January 28, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are two resourceful global souls who found Malaga Expat Consulting in the process of researching a move to Spain. We had assumed we would figure things out by ourselves but out of curiosity explored the idea of hiring a relocation specialist. We took Malaga Expat Consulting’s offer of a free initial one-hour Zoom consultation and by the end we realized that while this could be a DIY project why would we when we could hire an expert like Irina Saltmarsh. She was highly professional, accesible, knowledgeable, focused, and all around fabulous in guiding us each step of the way. Her thoughtful and timely responses made us feel as we were her only costumers, which we know we are not. Now that we live in Malaga we realize that Irina’s honest responses regarding some ideas we had saved us money, time, and headaches. Each situation is different, of course, but less than three months after arriving in Spain both my husband and I had our Spanish Residence in a process that was straight forward and stressless. We also hired Irina to coach us in the process of finding housing in Malaga. We had done months and months of online research which we presented to her. Irina was very knowledgeable of neighborhood vibes and social contexts. For instance, her feedback on an apartment we liked online was along the lines of “there is a school nearby and it gets noisy at certain times.” Or, “I know that apartment and it is great but that’s a party part of town and gets very noisy at night”. Thanks to Irina, we are now happily living in Malaga enjoying our new life in a lovely apartment with a good landlord, in a great neighborhood not far from the Mediterranean. We have no hesitation in recommending  Malaga Expat Consulting and Irina Saltmarsh for anything she says she will do.
  
 
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   Anna 
 January 13, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I moved here a month ago and couldn't have done all the bureaucracy work without Irina. She scheduled appointments for me and handled all the paperwork due to my limited Spanish speaking skills. I appreciate her so much and can highly recommend!
  
 
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   Gary Okeson 
 December 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had a great experience with Malaga Expat to get my initial residency card andy year 2/3 renewal. I was given clear expectations of what I needed, my questions were always answered right away and they went with us for the processing down town. We received our appointments very quickly, faster than our friends who came 2 months before us. I will use them again for the year 4/5 renewal. I highly recommend them.
  
 
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   James Gonzalez 
 December 23, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Irina was amazing! She took the time out of her busy weekend to send 3 qoutes for Sanitas health coverage. Everything was clearly explained and most of all in English with my Spanish only being A1 level, this was tremendously helpful in helping us make a more informed decision on which Sanitas plan was going to be the most comprehensive coverage for our family. If you have any doubts you can lay those to rest and know that you are in good hands with Irina.
  
 
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   Tom Mickiewicz 
 December 18, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are a family of four who moved from London to Malaga after 22 years in London. We moved as European Union citizens. Irina offered us a comprehensive service, from obtaining a NIE number, helping set up a bank account, finding our first flat, and drafting the initial contract with the landlord, to finding a school for our son, communicating with the school, and obtaining residence permits for all four of us. We are very happy with the service. Irina clearly communicated the next steps and required documents, and she organized meetings. Everything went smoothly and with great care. I recommend Irina to anyone seeking help with the legal side of moving to Malaga.
  
 
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   Exploring 
 December 6, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What should I say, absolutely top notch service, very professional and friendly! We came to Spain last August 2024 and did all our paperwork with Irina, everything went smoothly. She also recommended an accountant/tax advisor whom I still work with today. My partner and I are planning to get married, and once again we asked her for guidance, and she didn’t let us down. I would definitely recommend working with her. Thank you for everything (:
  
 
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   Kim Unaweka 
 December 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Irina helped us with our residency and padron. She was really helpful and friendly and everything went very smooth. I would highly recommend Irina. Reasonable price and fast/good service! :)

Why So Many People Choose Spain

Spain continues to be one of the world’s most popular relocation destinations, and it’s easy to see why. With its Mediterranean climate, stunning natural beauty, rich cultural life, and famously laid-back lifestyle, it’s a place where many choose not just to holiday, but to start a new chapter. But that relaxed way of life can be hard to access at first, especially when you’re faced with unfamiliar bureaucracy, language barriers, and complex legal processes. That’s where we come in. Our mission is to take the stress out of your relocation, so you can enjoy the lifestyle that drew you to Spain in the first place.

Local & remote support

Malaga Expat Consulting is based in Malaga and specialises in the Costa del Sol region, where we’ve built strong local insight and a reliable professional network. For services like property search assistance, we work exclusively in this local area to ensure high-quality, on-the-ground support. However, many of our administrative services – including visa applications (such as DNVs and NLVs), residency permits, and other paperwork-related assistance – can be handled remotely across Spain. This means that even if you’re relocating to another region, you can still benefit from our professional guidance and experience.

Why work with us?

We combine professionalism with a personal touch
We're fully independent and act only in your best interest
We offer structured, very efficient, and transparent support
We understand the expat experience—because we've lived it too
We're passionate about helping you feel at home

Start Your Spanish Life the Right Way

Whether you’re navigating the Spanish bureaucracy, finding your new home, or just figuring out where to begin—we’re here to help. We take the unnecessary stress and confusion out of relocation, so you can focus on enjoying the lifestyle that brought you to Spain in the first place.

Get in touch today to schedule a consultation and see how we can support your move to Malaga or anywhere in Spain.

Let’s make your relocation smooth, successful, and as stress-free as possible

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