Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 10 – Practicalities
Contents Moving doesn’t have to be chaotic or traumatic if you use this contents section as a checklist for your planning: Decide on a timeline Plan financial outgoings Letting or selling your home Gather original documents Healthcare Insurance Preparation for your pet Removals Possessions Who to notify On arrival Decide on a timeline Most things […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 11 – Registrations on Arrival
Contents Introduction The NIE The Padron The TIE Digital Certficate and Cl@ve Introduction Moving to Spain is an exciting adventure—but like any big life change, it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the first things you’ll notice is that the Spanish way of handling official processes may be quite different from what […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 12 – Legal Matters
Contents Making a Will Granting Power of Attorney Translation of Documents Medical Certificates Making a Will In the excitement of moving to Spain you may overlook the importance of planning for the future. Whilst some people may think this is a morbid subject, if you die without a valid will your money and possessions may […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 13 – Settling In
Contents Introduction – welcome to Spain What are you going to do in Spain? Content Welcome to Spain! It may well be that having visited the area where you will live permanently you already know your way around and have friends who will welcome you. If not, it is important that you familiarise yourself with […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 14 – How Spain Works
Contents Section One – Cultural Aspects of Life in Spain Section Two – How Spain works Section Three – The History of Spain, Significant Events Section One – Cultural Aspects of Spain – Introduction It is said that to understand a country we must first know its history. Spain is no exception, but before we […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 15 – Longer Term Considerations
Contents Temporary Right To Residency Versus Permanent Right to Residency Permanent Right to Residency Versus Citizenship Permanent Residency for EU citizens Permanent residency for UK nationals who are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement (those who legally lived in Spain prior to 2021) Permanent residency for all other third country nationals (non-EU, EEA Switzerland) Applying for […]
Moving to Spain Guide – Chapter 16 – When We Need Support
Contents General Information Social Care Carers Benefits Representation – Power of Attorney Remain in Spain or go back? Dying in Spain Obtaining assistance from your home country General Information We all hope for a long and healthy life. Indeed, perhaps the reported health benefits of living in the sun are a factor in our decision […]