Are Almería’s Tomatoes Really Green

The “Sea of Plastic” is a conversation that almost always comes up when we’re helping our clients move to Spain. Many choose the coastal lifestyle of Almerimar, living right in the heart of this vast, shimmering landscape of 33,000 hectares of greenhouses—one of the few man-made structures visible from space. Others prefer the mountain charm…

Your S1 Registration is Complete: What’s Next?

Once you have registered your S1 with the Social Security office, you will receive an official document called the DOCUMENTO ACREDITATIVO DEL DERECHO A ASISTENCIA SANITARIA. Step 1: Check Your Details This is a very important first step. Before heading to the health center, carefully review the information on your letter to ensure it is…

Helping You, Helping Spain – Our Way of Giving Back

At Upsticks, we are incredibly passionate about what we do. Helping people navigate residency and start their new lives in Spain isn’t just a job for us—it’s a mission. We love seeing our community settle in and thrive under the Spanish sun! As our community grows, we receive more and more questions every day. While…

Driving to Spain? How to get your Declaration of Entry (DDE) without the headache

If you’re moving to Spain and driving down through France, you probably already know about the Declaration of Entry (DDE). As we’ve mentioned in our main guide to the DDE, this little piece of paper is a big deal. Because there are no “hard” borders between France and Spain, your passport won’t get stamped automatically.…

EX-17 vs EX-23: Clearing Up the Confusion Over Withdrawal Agreement Renewals

One of the most common problems we’re coming across at the moment with Withdrawal Agreement renewals is people being asked for the wrong form when making the application. To be clear, the correct document for UK nationals protected under the Withdrawal Agreement is not the EX-17. There’s a lot of false information out there, reports…