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English-speaking assistant · Valencia

Life in Valencia,
without the stress
of language barriers.

I am from Valencia and I help expats in the city handle paperwork, appointments, leases, and daily life so you can focus on enjoying Valencia instead of fighting the system.

Pablo Ruiz Your Guide in Valencia
Spanish & English Valencian local · PhD

What I do

Everything Spain throws at you, handled.

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Government & Paperwork

NIE, empadronamiento, residency permits, social security, Hacienda I go with you, translate, and make sure it gets done right.

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Leases & Contracts

Rental agreements, utility contracts, insurance policies. I read the fine print so you don't sign something you didn't mean to.

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Medical Appointments

Navigating Spanish healthcare as a foreigner is confusing. I help you register, book appointments, and communicate with doctors.

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Translation & Interpretation

Official documents, letters from government bodies, conversations with tradespeople live or written, I've got you covered.

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Settling-in Consultation

Just arrived? One session to understand how Valencia works healthcare, schools, banks, neighbourhoods, transport. Honest, practical advice.

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Daily Life Support

Dealing with a landlord, a contractor, or a utility company? I handle the call, negotiate in Spanish, and report back in English.

Someone who actually knows how Spain works.

I'm Pablo, a Valencian local and scientist with a PhD background, and someone who knows firsthand what it feels like to live in a country where you don't speak the language.

I spent 8 years living and working in Poland. My Polish was never fluent, and even though many places spoke English, there were countless moments where I felt completely lost. Government offices, lease negotiations, dealing with a landlord, small everyday situations where the language barrier suddenly felt enormous. I know that specific kind of frustration: being capable, educated, and confident in your own language, and feeling helpless in someone else's.

That's exactly why I do this. When I help an expat in Valencia, I'm not just translating words. I'm removing the stress that comes from not knowing what's happening around you, not knowing if you're signing the right thing, not knowing who to trust.

Based in Valencia. Available for in-person assistance across the city and remote support anywhere.

100%
English spoken, always
PhD
Academic background
VLC
Valencia-based, local knowledge
Fast
Reply within hours, not days

Pricing

No surprises. You know the cost before we start.

My job is to make things easy for you. That starts with knowing exactly what you'll pay. All services are in-person, in Valencia.

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Common services, fixed price

For the most frequent requests, no need to calculate anything.

NIE appointment (full assistance) I go with you, handle everything, translate on the spot
€60
Empadronamiento Registration at your local town hall
€35
Lease review and explanation I read it with you, explain what it means, flag anything unusual
€50
Settling-in consultation 1.5h session covering healthcare, schools, banks, neighbourhoods
€55
Medical appointment assistance I come with you and translate throughout
€45
🚨 Urgent assistance I'm there in 1 hour Emergency in-person help, no matter how long it takes. Crisis at the notary, landlord dispute, last-minute paperwork I drop everything and show up.
€75
Something else? Just ask. I'll give you an honest estimate before committing to anything.
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Free resource

The Valencia Expat Starter Guide

Banks that open accounts with just your passport, the best neighbourhoods by lifestyle, how to get around, healthcare, and a first-month checklist. Everything I wish someone had told me when I arrived somewhere new. Free, no sign-up required.

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Valencia Expat Starter Guide PDF · 5 sections · Free download
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Don't let paperwork ruin your Valencia experience.

One WhatsApp message is all it takes to get started.

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