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National Police Station Torrevieja – Foreigner’s Office

If you live in Torrevieja and surrounding areas, then your NIE, EU residency or TIE card appointment will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Torrevieja. The address is: CNP Torrevieja, Arquitecto Larramendi 3 03182 Torrevieja Here’s a Google Maps link for location, directions etc. Google Maps…

UK TRAVEL DISRUPTION – RAILWAYS PLAN STRIKE – JUNE 2022

Something to bear in mind when booking a visa appointment – to add more stress to the mess of recent travel disruption across UK airports, the biggest rail strike in 30 years is predicted to bring the UK’s rail network to a standstill this June. Scheduled for 21st, 23rd and 25th June 2022, the three…

Food shopping in Spain without a car – all you need to know

Food shopping is probably the easiest of chores to do without a car, from supermarket food deliveries to specialist diets, pet supplies and the ubiquitous Amazon.es for everything else. But don’t discount your local shops and suppliers – ask around (yes, on Facebook too) as there’s no substitute for a word-of-mouth recommendation. Supermarkets Most of…

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

Criteria for residency in Spain as an EU passport holder The requirements are the same for any EU passport holder –  proof of economic sustainability, healthcare and proof of where you are living. Proof of income to support yourself and your family – you’ll need to prove “sufficient resources not to become a burden for…

Registering your vehicle in Spain, the ITV test

When registering a vehicle in Spain, you need to pass an ITV test. An ITV test (inspección técnica de vehículos)  is the technical inspection that verifies the vehicle qualifies to be driving on the Spanish highway.  Where you need to go to pass the inspection The DGT provide a list of every authorised vehicle inspection centre…