We are receiving many enquiries about if there is an obligation or not to exchange Residencia to TIE Obligation to change the Green Residence for the TIE If you applied for residency before the 1st July 2020 you will have a green residency card or A4 Green residency document. If you have green residency, you are not legally obliged to... Read more »
Residencia and TIE
A change in September 2020 means when you obtain Residencia now you will be issued with an identity card called a TIE, rather than the previous small green card or certificates. There are two new processes, one for obtaining your first residencia in the form of the TIE, and a further for people who wish to change their current documentation... Read more »
Important update on Residencia (now TIE) Appointments in the Alicante region
Please note this is changing us all the time, contact us for up to date info. Many of you have been waiting for an update on Residencia (now TIE) appointments in the Alicante Region. Appointments for Europeans (not including British Nationality) We are generally able to obtain appointments now within a short time frame for Residencias for those of European... Read more »
CASE STUDY – EHIC, SIP CARD & RESIDENCIA IN SPAIN
We recently received a similar enquiry to this:- “Hi, I have lived in Spain for just over 2 years. I have an EHIC card from England which will expire on 6 June 2020. Am I able to get medical assistance just using this card and my passport in medical centres? I have ongoing health problems and am retired. I will... Read more »
NIE Number, Residencia, TIE & Padron
NIE Number in Spain All foreigners with any kind of fiscal (tax) obligations here in Spain are required to obtain a foreigner’s identity number. This document is called an NIE (“Número de Identificación para Extranjero”). The NIE number identifies you to the Spanish tax authorities. This is very similar to the National Insurance number which you have in your own... Read more »
Residencia: Obtaining and Renouncing Spanish Residency
Obtaining Residencia If you live in Spain for 183 days or more (not necessarily consecutively) then you are a Resident of Spain. You need to obtain Residencia and you also need to become a Fiscal Resident. To become a Resident, you need a a NIE and to apply for residencia (residence status in Spain). This is not a fiscal residency;... Read more »
Residencia and Do You Need to Become a Resident
From 28 March 2007, Royal Decree 240/07 required that all EU citizens planning to reside in Spain for more than 6 months must obtain the new form of Residencia to show their residency. This is the Residencia green certificate issued by various offices of the Extranjeria/National Police. The A4 printed Residencia Certificate or small card (not photo card) in some... Read more »
Better taxation for Digital Nomads
The Beckham law is not really a law, it is just an article about income tax law in Spain. The name comes from the famous English footballer, David Beckham when he came to play at Real Madrid. The idea of this was not only to bring football stars to Spain but to make their taxes cheaper. What are the requirements? What are the advantages of this? Are there... Read more »
Health insurance in Spain.
Health Cover in Spain for our British and non-European clients. We’re often asked, “do we need private medical care if we intend to move to Spain or indeed if we live here in Spain already?” The answer as in so many of these cases is; It depends. There are two main types of clients who need private medical care; British... Read more »
Non-Lucrative Visa In Spain
Start the visa application first if you are retiring in Spain; only then start looking for your dream home in the sun. The non-lucrative visa in Spain is the “Brexit-beating” clause presented to us by the Spanish Government. British people, in particular, want to move to Spain; that has not changed. What has changed is the law here regarding the... Read more »