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Spain

Valencia

Roughly 15% of Valencia's ~1.6M metro population are foreign nationals (~240,000 people); large, active international community.

A curving Mediterranean bay with terracotta rooftops and a stone tower in the foreground

Foreign population figure per ViveEurope, 2026.

Cost of living

Generally more affordable than Madrid or Barcelona for comparable quality of life.

Residency routes

Spain's non-lucrative visa (popular with retirees) requires proof of private health insurance as part of the application — a forced, self-directed purchase before arrival.

Health insurance

Whether you need cover for Valencia depends on how settled you are. People who have already committed to a country usually end up on a local or international resident policy arranged with a licensed broker. People still deciding — a scouting trip, a trial year, a stretch of remote work before a fixed address — need something that moves with them.

SafetyWing is one flexible option in that second situation: nomad-oriented cover sold in short renewable terms rather than an annual resident contract. We do not quote, rate or compare policies, and we are not licensed to advise on them.

Where we would start

SafetyWing

Built for people whose situation is still in motion — a year of travel before a fixed address, or a trial period in a new country before committing. It is one flexible option for short-to-medium-term cover, not a substitute for a resident policy once you settle.

Suited to: Nomads and remote workers in an unsettled first year

Read about SafetyWing cover

We do not quote, rate or compare policies. This is a referral to the carrier, who is licensed to advise you.

Expat & Newcomer Organizations

Organisations whose stated purpose is serving expats and newcomers.

Chamber or association

American Club of Valencia

Valencia

Resource and social organization for Americans living in and around Valencia and the surrounding autonomous region.

Guides for Valencia