Living in Spain

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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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,…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago

To exchange to the TIE or not, that is the question

Although the green residency documents are still theoretically valid, the TIE card is now the “residency proof of choice” for…

3 years ago

Relocating to Spain with your pet from outside the EU

Moving lock stock and barrel to another country is a serious undertaking and needs plenty of prior planning and preparation,…

3 years ago