How to change your address in Spain

If you decide to move house in Spain, as well as friends and family, there’s a fair few services and organisations you will need to inform with your new address details. These are Upsticks top tips on how to change your address in Spain. WHO DO YOU NEED TO TELL? To get you started, this…

How to get a Padron certificate in ARBOLEAS Almeria

https://youtu.be/w6ZIEoixf-I?si=YG52zQzMYc6dDeBw In simple terms, the Padron in Spain is like the Electoral Register in the UK; it’s a list of residents in a town or area. The full name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just refer to it as the Padron and once you’re officially registered you are “Empadronado”.  Not only…

National Police Station El Ejido (Almeria) – Foreigner’s Office

If you live in Almeria  and surrounding areas and need to apply for your NIE number, EU residency or TIE card,  your appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in El Ejido The address is: Avenida del Bulevar, 117, 04700 El Ejido, Almería Here is a…

Exchanging your UK driving licence – all you need to know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-kk5xaF-Kk&t=1s On Tuesday, 14th March 2023, the Spanish Government signed off on the agreement to allow the exchange of UK driving licences without taking a driving test. For all those UK driving licence holders who have been “grounded” since May 2022 as well as people planning to move to Spain in the future, this is…