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Important Tip for your MEDICAL CERTIFICATE when exchanging a UK licence to Spanish

In order to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one, you’ll need to provide a Medical Certificate – this is NOT the same as the Medical Certificate for a first visa application. The “Certificado de aptitud psicofísica” or psicotécnico is a Medical Certificate specifically for a driving licence exchange/application. You’ll need to visit…

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…

National Police Station, Elda – Foreigner’s Office

If you live in the province of Alicante, your NIE, EU residency or TIE card application appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Elda. The address is: Calle Lamberti Amat 26, 03600 Elda, Alicante Here is a LINK to Google Maps. There’s a large piece…

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…