Articles: Relocating

Useful Contact Numbers

A complete list of all the important number and websites for finding information quickly. Includes Emergency numbers for police and firebrigade, Airport information, Taxi, Car Hire, Tourist information kiosks, etc.

Spanish Residencia Application Form (Sample)

Here are two completed Residencia application forms to review and download. The forms have instructions on how to be completed, plus a blank copy for printing your own copy.

NIE Application Form (Sample)

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Applying for your Residency Permit

Applications for residencia are made at your local police station. If you are from an EU member state and you want to live and work in Spain you can apply for your residencia on a Solicitud de autorización de residencia y de autorización de trabajo y residencia. You must provide the following during your application:

The Benefits of Becoming Resident in Spain

This chapter will provide insight into the benefits of having a residence permit while owning a property and living in Spain. Being a resident can be particularly useful in avoiding some of the taxes that non-residents must pay.

Registering at your Local Town Hall for your Enpadronamiento

Registering allows you to send your children to local schools, apply for your residencia and many other important things. To register all you have to do is go to your local Town Hall and ask to empadronarse, fill out the form with your name, place of birth, parents’ names, age, address, marital status, and studies along with a copy of your passport. You may also need a copy of a utility bill, gas, electricity, water or telephone bill.

Applying for your NIE Number

As a foreigner in Spain you will need an NIE number (Numero deI identificacion de Extranjero ). This identification number is used to track your financial and official activities in Spain. The NIE always starts with “X” and is followed by seven numbers and a letter. NIE Numbers are needed to:

Contracting your Utilities

Your lawyer will normally contract your utilities on your behalf for a small fee, however if you want to set this up yourself then read the following article. Electricity You will have to buy your electricity from Endesa, they can be contacted online at http://www.endesaonline.com or by calling 900 848 384. Bills are paid bimonthly; they come in Spanish […]

Health Care in Spain

Public health care in Spain is freely available and there are also excellent provisions for private medical insurance as well. If you are intersted in moving to Spain read this report and find out what provisions best suit you.

Banking in Spain

To open either a savings or a current account with any bank in Spain you will need either your passport or your residencia. There is very little form-filling, and most of this is done by the manager or a member of staff at the bank. Having a Spanish bank account is very convenient as many of your household bills can be direct debited from it. Nearly all banks offer debit and credit cards which allow you to shop and pay directly from your account and most also supply internet banking, allowing you 24 hour access to your money.

Education and Schooling in Spain

Quality education is available in Spain with a wide selection of both private and state schools.