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Parking tickets in Alicante City by RestaurantDoc
I was recently ticketed for parking in a blue zone downtown. New to Spain, I didn't realize what the blue lines meant. The fine on the ticket itself said 40 euros if paid within 15 days, 80 euros after that. That's a lot for a minor ...
Even if my old contact is no longer with them, the ticket should still be handled by the Alicante City Parking Office. If you can't make things work online, I suggest you find out where the office is and go there. You'll probably have a hard time ... Read More
Parking tickets in Alicante City by RestaurantDoc
I was recently ticketed for parking in a blue zone downtown. New to Spain, I didn't realize what the blue lines meant. The fine on the ticket itself said 40 euros if paid within 15 days, 80 euros after that. That's a lot for a minor ...
I think the ticket number is the one at the top and the reference number is the one at the bottom under the bar code. It's been almost 5 years since my incident and my memory of the event is far from fresh, but give it a try that way. If that ... Read More
Visa for Spain: how to pay fee 052? by Lorenzo Fabbri
I am applying for a Visa for Spain (for my PhD). One of the documents required is the form 790-052, which is available online and also as a PDF sent to me by the General Consulate. I wanted to use the online form just for peace of mind, but I am ...
@bnd4ever48 Glad I could help. Dealing with Spanish bureaucracy can be stressful ... and you're not done yet! As soon as you get to Spain and have an address, immediately make an appointment with the city hall (Ayuntamiento) to get your Certificado ... Read More
Visa for Spain: how to pay fee 052? by Lorenzo Fabbri
I am applying for a Visa for Spain (for my PhD). One of the documents required is the form 790-052, which is available online and also as a PDF sent to me by the General Consulate. I wanted to use the online form just for peace of mind, but I am ...
Don't sweat it. Your NIE will be on your visa when it is issued. You'll pay the fee at the consulate either when you submit the application or when you pick the visa up (It's been four years now and I can't remember which!) Anyway, the consulate ... Read More
pickle ball? by onadventure
Does anyone know if there are pickle ball courts in or around Alicante? For those of you who have never heard of it before, it's a net and racket game with a very weird name. Thanks! Jacala
If you're looking for an experience of living in Spain, Alicante is a good place to be. In my experience, over time most tourist areas morph to reflect the transients rather than be an expression of the locals. As a result, they lose that sense ... Read More
pickle ball? by onadventure
Does anyone know if there are pickle ball courts in or around Alicante? For those of you who have never heard of it before, it's a net and racket game with a very weird name. Thanks! Jacala
It depends on who you expect to meet. Most locals in Alicante speak no English, so unless you're fluent in Spanish, you're not likely to get into conversation with anyone but expats ... and you'll find most of them in Benidorm and ... Read More
pickle ball? by onadventure
Does anyone know if there are pickle ball courts in or around Alicante? For those of you who have never heard of it before, it's a net and racket game with a very weird name. Thanks! Jacala
Maybe less. What was once courts where you could play pickleball is now a new Mercadona supermarket. Read More
Visa for Spain: how to pay fee 052? by Lorenzo Fabbri
I am applying for a Visa for Spain (for my PhD). One of the documents required is the form 790-052, which is available online and also as a PDF sent to me by the General Consulate. I wanted to use the online form just for peace of mind, but I am ...
My visa appointment was merely a time to give them all the forms and pay the fee. There were no questions, no back and forth discussion, nothing even close to what I'd expected of an "interview." We even dressed up a bit; the consulate ... Read More
Visa for Spain: how to pay fee 052? by Lorenzo Fabbri
I am applying for a Visa for Spain (for my PhD). One of the documents required is the form 790-052, which is available online and also as a PDF sent to me by the General Consulate. I wanted to use the online form just for peace of mind, but I am ...
I looked at the form I submitted with my visa application and all I had filled in was my name, nationality (E.E.U.U. is the USA). I checked the box for Principal and at the bottom (Declarante) entered the city and state of the consulate and the ... Read More
Planning a move to the Alicante area in Spain by folkfagan
I am a British & Irish passport holder and I am seeking as much information and advice as possible, regarding ares to search for long term rented flats/apartments. I would ideally like a fully furnished outside flat with lift, 2 bedrooms, ...
I think I may be living in the apartment you're looking for: 4BR, 2BA, 180 degree view of the Med, underground parking, storage room, in the San Gabriel section of Alicante. Public transportation literally at the front door but most everything ... Read More
Parking tickets in Alicante City by RestaurantDoc
I was recently ticketed for parking in a blue zone downtown. New to Spain, I didn't realize what the blue lines meant. The fine on the ticket itself said 40 euros if paid within 15 days, 80 euros after that. That's a lot for a minor ...
You can park in a blue zone, but your time is limited to what you purchased from the parking machine {which can be a block away ... but trust me, it's there somewhere!) Read More
Parking tickets in Alicante City by RestaurantDoc
I was recently ticketed for parking in a blue zone downtown. New to Spain, I didn't realize what the blue lines meant. The fine on the ticket itself said 40 euros if paid within 15 days, 80 euros after that. That's a lot for a minor ...
... and now you know why! :-) Read More
Parking tickets in Alicante City by RestaurantDoc
I was recently ticketed for parking in a blue zone downtown. New to Spain, I didn't realize what the blue lines meant. The fine on the ticket itself said 40 euros if paid within 15 days, 80 euros after that. That's a lot for a minor ...
Glad to help ... and good to know somebody actually reads it! Read More
Visa for Spain: how to pay fee 052? by Lorenzo Fabbri
I am applying for a Visa for Spain (for my PhD). One of the documents required is the form 790-052, which is available online and also as a PDF sent to me by the General Consulate. I wanted to use the online form just for peace of mind, but I am ...
As I recall, I paid the initial fee at the consulate when I submitted my visa application. When in doubt, ask the consulate. Read More
Moving to Alicante In 2021 by Adlingtonfamily81
Hi People, Myself and my wife are planning to expatriate to Alicante in Spain in June/July 2021 when this silly Corona virus has gone away and we can live our lives again. As you can imagine we have a lot to organise and sort, especially as we ...
Gonzopr1 -- Assuming you're coming from the US, I can certainly tell you everything we ran into before and after we went expat in Alicante back in 2018. As a start, please tell me where are you in the visa process. What consulate are you using? ... Read More