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Nerja Coffee Roasters

Upsticks was fortunate enough to catch up with Kerry from Nerja Coffee Roasters during a recent business meeting in Fuengirola. We ordered a bag, and it has gone down a storm in the office! Kerry has kindly written an article explaining what the company does and how to enjoy your coffee in Spain. Have a…

Do You Need a Spanish Bank Account for a Non-Lucrative Visa? Your Questions Answered

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4gsFufVC_M&t=321s This question is often asked by clients who are going through the application process for a non-lucrative visa (NLV), but it applies to anyone who is looking to live permanently in Spain. 1. Initial NLV Application and Spanish Bank Account: Having a Spanish bank account is not essential for the initial NLV application. The…

6 Reasons why your Non-Lucrative Residency renewal in Spain might be refused

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNZ8i8J2Zn0&t=10s What a relief! You finally have your Non Lucrative visa, have registered it in Spain and received your TIE card. So you can kick back and relax?  Well, yes. But not that much, the first 12 months soon passes and you’ll need to renew your residency before you know it. The good news is…

5 top tips when retiring to Spain

When retiring to Spain as well as making sure your residency paperwork is all in order, there are of course many other elements you need to organise and put in place. Here are Upsticks’ five top tips of things you should keep in mind when making the move to Spain. This video about retiring in…

August 15th: National Holiday in Spain Celebrating Virgen de la Asunción

August 15th holds a special place in Spain as it marks a national holiday commemorating the Virgen de la Asunción. Not only is this a nationwide celebration, but she also is the patroness of many Spanish localities. In Malaga, she is revered as “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” (Our Lady of the Assumption). The Virgen…