Living in Spain

Registering your NIE number with the Spanish Tax Agency – Modelo 030

When moving lock, stock and barrel to another country, a huge part of the process is packing up your worldly…

5 years ago

Document quality is the key to success with Spanish public administration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=41mO9MNXBng “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” With the demise of the face-to-face appointment, where…

5 years ago

Got your visa? What you need to do first when you arrive in Spain

Getting a non-lucrative visa in your passport is no mean feat, and it’s the start of your new journey in…

5 years ago

Upsticks Spain – What is IBI?

Those of you who already own a home in Spain will know the answer - IBI is the Spanish equivalent…

5 years ago

Registering your vehicle with DGT Tráfico – proof of address

If you’re buying a Spanish car or registering a foreign vehicle with the traffic authorities (DGT - Dirección General de…

5 years ago

Padron – Las Chapas – Marbella – How and where to make an online appointment

https://youtu.be/LznJLP8UihwIn this article we explain how to make an online appointment to register on the Padron and get your Padron…

5 years ago

New V-16 emergency light replaces warning triangles for vehicle breakdowns

New V-16 emergency light replaces warning triangles for vehicle breakdowns If you’re unlucky enough to break down on Spanish roads,…

5 years ago

Spanish number plates – what do the letters and numbers actually mean? Plus other trivia …

Spanish number plates - what do the letters and numbers actually mean? Plus other trivia ... If you have just…

5 years ago

Residency in Spain for Irish passport holders – all you need to know

Ireland is still in the European Union (EU), which means Freedom of Movement applies and the criteria for gaining Spanish…

5 years ago

Renewing your Spanish Driving Licence – all you need to know

As a general rule, a Spanish driving licence is valid for 10 years from the date of issue although there…

5 years ago