Importing a non-EU vehicle into Spain – all you need to know

Importing a non-EU vehicle into Spain – all you need to know The UK is no longer a member of the European Union (EU), and is therefore a “third country” so there are a few more hoops to jump through in order to bring goods or vehicles into Spain from outside the EU. The rules…

From Edinburgh to Baza with an Non Lucrative Visa

From Edinburgh to Baza, Barbara currently holds the record for the quickest Non-Lucrative Visa paperwork preparation – just 13 days from start to finish. Here, Barbara tells us her story: ”2022 top of my to do list was to do my NLV! In January I contacted Upsticks to start off the process. After a call…

National Police station Orihuela town – Foreigner’s office

If you live in Orihuela-Costa and surrounding areas, your NIE, EU residency application or  TIE card appointments will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Orihuela town. The address is:Calle Sol 34, 03300 OrihuelaHere is a LINK to Google Maps.  Google Maps takes you straight to the station, and…

The Golden Visa – all you need to know

The Golden Visa (officially known as the investor visa) is the closest match to the swallow lifestyle enjoyed by UK passport holders before Brexit.  Advantages of a Golden Visa over the Non-Lucrative Visa Automatic right to live and work in Spain You don’t have to become tax resident  You can spend as much or as…

Alert Cops the Spanish Police App in English

AlertCops is a fantastic app available on both Android and Apple phones, which allows you to report a crime or accident without making a call. It’s available in various languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Basque) so ideal for non-Spanish speakers. Operated by the National Police, Guardia Civil and the Ministry of the Interior,…