Author: Chris Goodacre

Healthcare in Spain – what is the Convenio Especial?

One of the key requisites for legal residency in Spain is access to healthcare, either registration on the excellent public healthcare system (via a work contract, self-employment or reciprocal agreement using the S1) or with private health insurance.  However, some people may be in a situation where they’ll struggle to meet the criteria for these…

One month on – update on the new TIE card application process

A month has passed since the Spanish government brought in the new law that saw the introduction of the biometric Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) application process for both first time residents and holders of the current EU residency card.  First-time applicants  Things have been moving quickly. Although at first  there were concerns that…

NIE number, what do you need it for and how do you get one?

What is an NIE and what do you need it for? All you need to know N.I.E. stands for Número de Identidad de Extranjero, Foreigner’s Identification Number. Why do you need one? Most transactional or official processes in Spain like buying a property or buying a car require that you have an NIE number. Where do you…

Padron – Fuengirola – How and where to make an online appointment

In a previous article we detailed why you need to be on the Padron (similar to Electoral Roll in the UK) for residency and a bit of background on how to apply for the Padron Certificate. Here, we’ll go into more detail about how you make an online appointment in Fuengirola and what information you’ll…