@VickiC
Scottish expat in Spain
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31 posts
About me
Scottish
Speaks English and Spanish.
Registration: 24 June 2016
Activity
Interview at Spanish embassy London by walkerc22
For 2 weeks been trying by phone and email to contact the Embassy for an Appointment for non lucrative visa am getting absolutely nowhere no response from them the phone calls are cut off after 3 or 4 minutes anyone out there any ideas? Frustrated ...
Hi Chris, The first part of the application process is to get an appointment IN THE UK by sending an e-mail to the following address: cog.londres.residencia@maec.es. (London) Continue reading at ... Read More
Consequences of overstaying in Spain due to Covid by lo173
Good afternoon everyone! Do any of you know what happens if a Canadian citizen overstays in Spain for more than 12 months due to covid? Will you get banned from entering Spain again (traveling back from Barcelona airport)? If so, for how long? Are ...
I would recommend that you contact your Canadian Spanish Consulate. Canadians who overstay the permitted 90 days in the Schengen Area may be fined or deported. To visit for longer than 90 days, Canadians must obtain a long-stay national visa. ... Read More
Looking to relocate by Sailor Stan
I currently run my own Estate Agency business in Glasgow and for to a change in our family demographic we no longer have any ties and we (me and my wife) would like to relocate to Spain (murcia). We are in a position to buy a property outright but ...
Hi Sailor Stan, To relocate to Murcia you would need to apply for a visa/residencia via the Spanish UK Consulate, for you Edinburgh. You would possibly be able to find self-employed work with a Spanish estate agent in that area, commission only. ... Read More
Relocating to Tenerife from uk by Lynkane
Health insurance advice please. Would it be best to buy from a co. In Tenerife? I’ve had a few quotes from here and they are extortionate!! Thanks lyn
Possibly yes, if you require if for residential purposes, better to buy Spanish policy with no co-payments. Read More
Tenerife contacts by Ron Shirt
I am considering moving to Tenerife (or one of the Canary Islands!) and as a start want to rent a place while I have a look for a place to purchase. I have a cat and am wondering if there are people who can feed/ cat sit if I need to travel for a ...
Hi Ron, Yes there are cat/pet sitting services in Tenerife. Best idea would be to post your needs in FB Wanted Tenerife, then you will get responses from the sitters available in your area. Kind regards, Vicki Read More
COST OF DYING IN SPAIN by Bob and Pat
We were stopped in Carrefour by 2 female sales people selling death plans. They said Spain is the most expensive place to die and we need a 20,000 euro plan each now ‘’today’’ to be able to stay in Spain. Is this true?.
Adeslas have a funeral plan paid annually or monthly which gives you a capital of 4200 euros to cover your basic funeral, burial or cremation. It is not a legal requirement to have a plan, but recommendable so as not to overburden your loved ones or ... Read More
Cuckoo Clock Repairs by davecabezo
Hi, I've a Black Forest Cuckoo clock which is now keep stopping, does anyone know of someone who can service the clock in South of Tenerife. Many Thanks Dave
There is an excellent watch repair man in Los Cristianos, he may be able to assist you. Directions on this link Relojeria Universal Read More
NIE Sign-Up Problems: Self-Employed by daveunt
Hi all, I am having some problems signing up as self-employed in Spain and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and/or has a solution. My original plan was to obtain an NIE number using the EX-15 form, then sign up at the Hacienda, ...
Agreed, you need to employ a good gestoria/business accountant to set you up with all the paperwork required for self-employed, they will also be able to assist in your registration of NIE, residencia, how you do your accounts, taxes, social ... Read More
EHIC treatment warning. by Johncar
My adult son, who speaks reasonable Spanish, is visiting Spain. Last week he had an accident resulting in a completely severed tendon on the front of his ankle. EHIC , passport etc. off the ambulatoria and then on to the Hospital. They ...
It is highly recommended that you take out travel insurance as well as having the EHIC card as prescriptions are not covered. Whilst you have to pay for medication up front, with travel insurance you will be able to claim back this expense on your ... Read More
Urgent help needed by Bugger
Due to personal circumstances, I am selling all my furniture, etc....its all in 100% wood, many handmade by order. Anyone interested pls contact me.
Would recommend that you post pictures of the furniture, dimensions, description and prices. Also, if possible, look for and join a FB page that is selling items in your local area and post on there. Read More
Bringing a British car to spain by Debgall
We are moving to Spain in the new year and decided to drive out. Do I get the car insured in Britain or Spain and is there anything I have to do before I bring it?
Hi Debgall Contact your insurance company to ensure that your car will be covered whilst driving in Spain, if not try Direct Line who operate an English service in Spain (Linea Directa). After the car has been in Spain for a period of six months ... Read More
Healthcare for short term visitors by Persika
Hi My situation is that I am working in Morocco but not a permanent resident inasmuch as I leave the country to go back home every 3 months precisely not to lose my health care benefits there. I was recently in Madrid for a short, 5 day break and ...
Hi Persika, The problem was that you were sent to the University Hospital for a prescription, not a matter of life and death at the time. If you had gone to a public medical centre there would have been no cost involved to see a doctor for a ... Read More
The Expat Guide to Death in Spain by GuestPoster4017
Death is possibly not the best subject to be talking about over breakfast, but it is one of the many topics that I am regularly asked about; it only just beats 'Trying to Watch Brit TV in the Sun' in popularity. You see, we Brits do have our ...
Good article and unfortunately a necessary topic. Two things are guaranteed in life, being death and taxes! You may find my articleof interest on how to plan in advance against funeral costs. There are various types of insurance and plans ... Read More
want to work and live in Tenerife by littlemonkey3492
Hi I'm Amanda I'm 47 years old ,, I'm a hairdresser and have been for 31 years ,, I live in the UK ,, I'm single and my only son lives in Australia ,, I used to live there my son was born there . I am no stranger to living abroad ...
Hi Guys, If you search the internet for: Oasisfm.com/jobs Canarian Weekly - English newspaper on-line with jobs Tenerifeforum.org Also Facebook has various Tenerife job sites..Tenerife jobs, Giz a job, Tenerife English jobs. Amanda there are ... Read More
health care by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I will be arriving in Barcelona in 4.5 weeks and we're super excited. We currently have travel insurance to cover any medical emergencies, but we've been actively trying to get more comprehensive health ...
Whilst this is an option, it does mean that you will have had to been a registered resident in Spain for at least one year. In order to apply, you must have been registered at the local Town Hall on the ‘padrón’ (or Certificado de ... Read More