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What is a DOCUMENTO ACREDITATIVO DEL DERECHO DE ASISTENCIA SANITARIA

A “Documento Acreditativo del Derecho de Asistencia Sanitaria” (also known as a “derecho letter”) is a document issued by the Spanish Social Security Administration (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social or INSS) and certifies that the holder is entitled to medical care under the Spanish National Health System (Sistema Nacional de Salud or SNS). How…

Mad as a March Hare…… or is it Modelo 720 time.

March is certainly the mad season for people contacting me in a panic about filing their Modelo 720. Who has to file it, what do I file, I’ve done one before and do I have to do it again, or do I have to payany tax? And on and on the questions go. Hopefully, I…

The digital nomad visa and social security – what is the A1 form?

If you are employed by a UK company and want to work remotely in Spain on a digital nomad visa, to make sure that you don’t end up paying social security in both the UK and Spain, you’ll need an A1 Certificate. What is an A1 Certificate?The A1 Certificate is issued under the rules of…

What’s the difference between an NIE and TIE ?

If you plan on moving to Spain, you’ve probably heard the terms “NIE” and “TIE” thrown around. These terms can be confusing, especially if you’re unfamiliar with Spanish bureaucracy. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between NIE and TIE and why you need them as a foreigner in Spain. What is NIE? NIE stands…