Should I apply for Spanish Residency?

[EuroTrotters]

Following on from my recent posts. here is my situation.

Semi retired
Property in Spain
Wish to spend more time in Spain
Work in UK and or Spain


Any questions, please ask.

I know a lot of you have done it.

Just wondering if it is too late and what the benefit(s) may be. for or against

 

[jumar]

Getting tight on appointments, this has a knock on to being able to get a Spanish driving licence before end of year. Read Citizens advice in Spain...a good source of info, perhaps better than I can offer,

 

[jumartoo]

Only you can say if being a Spanish resident is for you. You need to weigh up all the pros and cons. Becoming a resident will enable you to spend as long as you like at your Spanish property (at least 6 months a year in the first 5 years is necessary to keep your residency).

As Martin has said, join Citizens Advice Spain (Facebook and Website) all the information you may need is there.

If you do decide to (and be quick about it) it might be best to use a gestor or other professional to do the paperwork for you. They seem to have a better chance of acquiring appointments. You need to get your driving licence application in before the end of December to avoid taking a Spanish test!! You need to be resident to do that

Good luck

 

[EuroTrotters]

Getting tight on appointments, this has a knock on to being able to get a Spanish driving licence before end of year. Read Citizens advice in Spain...a good source of info, perhaps better than I can offer,

do you have a link to the CA?

 

[bobandjanie]

Only you can decide Trev, it depends where you want to spend most of your time, but it's easier before the end of the year than after. Bob

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[In a Pickle]

I agree with the other postings. you really have to be quick if you’re going to to it. The first thing you need is an up to date Padron. I phoned the Ayuntamiento in Mazarron a few days ago to make an appointment for our neighbours who want residency and the first appointment I could get was for the 6th October. It used to be that you could walk into the town hall for paperwork but due to Covid you now need an appointment and everyone has jumped on the bandwagon and is rushing to try and get it done before the end of the year which is resulting in a waiting list for appointments.
Good luck whatever you decide to do.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Only you can decide Trev, it depends where you want to spend most of your time, but it's easier before the end of the year than after. Bob

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Most people say or assume before 31st is best.

But a friend suggested that a paid Visa will probably be made available ?

Who Knows,

 

[jumartoo]

do you have a link to the CA?

www.citizensadvice.org.es

From there you can join the Facebook page.

 

[nicholsong]

Trev

One other thing you should do if you will be resident in Spain and receiving a UK pension(are you?) is to contact NHS Newcastle to get a S1 form, which when registered with the Spanish health authorities entitles you to the same free health services as a Spanish resident.

I did it by phone and S1 form arrived at Polish address in 2 weeks.



[P.S. Look at my recent post on the camper and tide thread]

Geoff

 

[EuroTrotters]

Trev

One other thing you should do if you will be resident in Spain and receiving a UK pension(are you?) is to contact NHS Newcastle to get a S1 form, which when registered with the Spanish health authorities entitles you to the same free health services as a Spanish resident.

I did it by phone and S1 form arrived at Polish address in 2 weeks.



[P.S. Look at my recent post on the camper and tide thread]

Geoff

I am many years off State Pension.

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[Bolti]

I am many years off State Pension.

Then you will need to purchase medical insurance, one year up front with paperwork and receipts of payment.
Costs about a grand a year but depends on age.

 

[nicholsong]

I am many years off State Pension.

Sorry!!

 

[Brendan + Kath]

Also don't know what you drive but if it's over 3.5 tonnes you probably won't be able to drive it onva Spanish licence

 

[EuroTrotters]

Sorry!!

No worries, I've got some peanuts stored. I started my first private pension when I was 18. Stupid thing was, I stopped it when I was 39.

Got a few scraps lying around but not enough.

would just need to be careful

 

[EuroTrotters]

Also don't know what you drive but if it's over 3.5 tonnes you probably won't be able to drive it onva Spanish licence

`yes, as I understand it, if I change my license now, I can get the 7.5t . 8.25GTW transferred ?>

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[jumartoo]

`yes, as I understand it, if I change my license now, I can get the 7.5t . 8.25GTW transferred ?>

Martin kept this category but mine disappeared!! Not a problem for me because I wouldn't ever need it!

 

[EuroTrotters]

Martin kept this category but mine disappeared!! Not a problem for me because I wouldn't ever need it!

I remember reading that

 

[nicholsong]

`yes, as I understand it, if I change my license now, I can get the 7.5t . 8.25GTW transferred ?>

I am about to swap my licence for a Polish one because I know that before 31st Dec I will get like for like categories.

Geoff

 

[busby]

I am many years off State Pension.

Wish I wasBUSBY.