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Padron – Estepona – How and where to make an online appointment

This article is all about how to make an online appointment for registering on the Padron and getting your Padron Certificate in Estepona. Good to know There are two offices you can visit – the main Town Hall in Puertasol and another in Cancelada – you can choose which one during the appointment process and…

Padron – Marbella – How and where to make an online appointment

https://youtu.be/LznJLP8Uihw This article is all about how to make an online appointment for registering on the Padron and getting your Padron Certificate in Marbella. Good to know There are three Town Hall offices in the Marbella district where you can get your Padron; Nueva Andalucia, Marbella Centro (Orange Square), and San Pedro de Alcantara. You…

Healthcare in Spain – what is the Convenio Especial?

One of the key requisites for legal residency in Spain is access to healthcare, either registration on the excellent public healthcare system (via a work contract, self-employment or reciprocal agreement using the S1) or with private health insurance.  However, some people may be in a situation where they’ll struggle to meet the criteria for these…

One month on – update on the new TIE card application process

A month has passed since the Spanish government brought in the new law that saw the introduction of the biometric Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) application process for both first time residents and holders of the current EU residency card.  First-time applicants  Things have been moving quickly. Although at first  there were concerns that…