@digger79
English looking for information about Spain
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Lives in Alicante, Valencia
Registration: 15 January 2017
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Driving License by martincave
Hi all , and John, A new question, now me and my partner have obtained our Certificate of Residency we are deciding what is the best course of action for our driving licences. Mine runs out in 18 months time and because I’m nearly 64 ...
@ post I have been given this link for guidance. It looks straightforward enough I hope. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/faq/change-foreign-driving-licence-spanish/?fbclid=IwAR1nvVb4rKURYnL5pKmgFQwpRYoxYGT9caDZG4UhiGFG-yHWWWm3raaU5WI Read More
Driving License by martincave
Hi all , and John, A new question, now me and my partner have obtained our Certificate of Residency we are deciding what is the best course of action for our driving licences. Mine runs out in 18 months time and because I’m nearly 64 ...
Thanks Johncar. I was aware of that as had been on HM govt website to try and find out what to do. I obviously need to switch over to a Spanish DL asap. Once I have done this I will be 70 in a couple of months and presumably will then have to ... Read More
Obtaining Padron and residency by digger79
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ...
Hi all, I have obtained my Padron and Residencia this week so would like to post my experience. It's rather long so apologies if you fall asleep reading it. I am renting an apartment from an English couple who are living in UK so I needed extra ... Read More
Driving License by martincave
Hi all , and John, A new question, now me and my partner have obtained our Certificate of Residency we are deciding what is the best course of action for our driving licences. Mine runs out in 18 months time and because I’m nearly 64 ...
Hi, I would like to jump in if I may. I have only just got my padron on Monday and Residencia 2 days later! ( Luckily managed to book appointment on line while waiting to pick up the Padron from the following week). I will be 70 in June so my UK ... Read More
Obtaining Padron and residency by digger79
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ...
Haha very true. I much prefer your simpler guide to dealing with the authorities. Reckon some of these "experts" make it overly complicated to line their pockets. Read More
Obtaining Padron and residency by digger79
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ...
Thanks Johncar. I really don't want to make my life difficult! It seems others are doing that for me. There is so much information or misinformation out there that it does send my head into a spin. Read More
Obtaining Padron and residency by digger79
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ...
Hi Johncar. it seems I can't get anything done until I get Padron. I also need to buy a car to get around and the place I want to live permanently is a bit far out. If I can get my friend's friend to provide such a letter does he have to ... Read More
Obtaining Padron and residency
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ... Read More
Transfer of State pension by digger79
Just been reading up on transferring pension in readiness to my move to Spain in the new year. I can't believe the amount of info the DWP require in order to transfer over something I am already in receipt of! Surely there must be some other way ...
Thanks John. Most helpful Read More
Transfer of State pension by digger79
Just been reading up on transferring pension in readiness to my move to Spain in the new year. I can't believe the amount of info the DWP require in order to transfer over something I am already in receipt of! Surely there must be some other way ...
Hi John, I spoke to the DWP the other day and was told that all I need to do is ring them when I am able to give them an address over in Spain, name of bank and account number, IBAN details. As I haven't got a Spanish bank account until I get ... Read More
Transfer of State pension by digger79
Just been reading up on transferring pension in readiness to my move to Spain in the new year. I can't believe the amount of info the DWP require in order to transfer over something I am already in receipt of! Surely there must be some other way ...
Thanks John. I will call them in new year. I mean to say they also want to see my original birth certificate according to the form. I've been paying into the system for 44 years. I can understand if they need to verify who I am so will be ... Read More
Transfer of State pension
Just been reading up on transferring pension in readiness to my move to Spain in the new year. I can't believe the amount of info the DWP require in order to transfer over something I am already in receipt of! Surely there must be some other way ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Spain by Newlife18
Dear Forum Members A general question to anyone in Spain and then specific question for those around Denia in Marina Alta area: 1. General - What do I need to open a Spanish bank account please? I’m not living there yet, I need to have s ...
@ Johncar - thanks. I was mistakenly under the impression that the process took months and residencia would only start from completion date and not application. Which current bank account is the best? Do they all charge a maintenance fee? I assume ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Spain by Newlife18
Dear Forum Members A general question to anyone in Spain and then specific question for those around Denia in Marina Alta area: 1. General - What do I need to open a Spanish bank account please? I’m not living there yet, I need to have s ...
Hi all, Found an interesting article here regarding what might happen after brexit. There is no way I have that amount of disposable income available (relying on state pension and works pension) so I thought my plans may be scuppered. However I ... Read More
becoming tax resident by Johncar
People coming to live in Spain should be aware that one becomes tax resident if :- their centre of economic activity is in Spain, they move here, their family live here, they have no other country where they are registered ...
Johncar. Thanks for your replies. I am hoping to sell my house before xmas but will delay coming over until January which will take care of the CGT liability. Brexit is another kettle of fish and I think the UK govt are doing a wonderful job of ... Read More