I’m Naomi, nice to meet you!
I moved to Spain eight years ago in 2017, at 23, completely on my own!
What was supposed to be a short-term job on a yoga and walking retreat in a charming white-washed Andalusian village quickly turned into something more.
When the job ended, I wasn’t ready to leave.
With summer approaching and plenty of work available (this was pre-Brexit), I found a waitressing job in town. That summer was a whirlwind – long hours, crazy shifts, but the most fun I’d ever had! I met my partner, and what was supposed to be six months turned into a year, then another… and now, eight years later, I’m still here!
Spain and the world has changed so much in these eight years.
When I arrived, I was young and overwhelmed by the endless paperwork required to stay legally. There were very few online resources, no step-by-step guides.
I relied heavily on others to navigate the system, all while struggling with limited Spanish for the first couple of years. Looking back, had I known about, or had access to, an affordable, reliable service that spoke English I would have jumped at the opportunity. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!
I battled Spain’s infamous bureaucracy, struggling to figure out how to get my residency card and exchange my drivers license, understand paperwork, and navigate life in a foreign country. The lack of clear, affordable guidance left me overwhelmed and exhausted. I wasn’t alone. So many expats I met faced the same roadblocks, feeling frustrated and lost.
As Your Virtual Assistant in Spain, I help expats navigate the visa process, secure residency, and settle into life here, without the headaches I went through. No confusion. No endless Google searches. Just a clear path to your new life in Spain.
I love this country, but I won’t sugarcoat the reality.
You won’t get false ideas and promises from me. Spain isn’t perfect – it has its frustrations.
But when I step outside, walk in the mountains, enjoy a tapa and beer (I live in Granada!), or watch the sunset over the Mediterranean, I choose to stay again and again.
At Your Virtual Assistant in Spain, our vision is to make moving to and thriving in Spain feel less like a maze and more like a journey of possibility.
We believe every expat deserves support that’s honest, human, and empowering – without the overwhelm, confusion, or hefty price tag.
We’re here to demystify Spanish bureaucracy, simplify the process, and stand beside our clients with practical guidance, real-life experience so they can build a life they love under the Spanish sun.
Get in contact right now for a chat and we’ll see how we can help!