How to retire to Spain

When thinking about retiring to Spain, where on earth do you start?  Chris from Upsticks gives you a few pointers in this YouTube Video covering Residency status, choosing somewhere to live & starting a new life in Spain.  You can also download this PDF with handy tips and hints to start planning your new life…

S1 and the Non Lucrative Visa – 2022 update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VzxsK8oJQ Good news – the S1 form is accepted for non-lucrative visa applications in the UK. This is a game changer for people who qualify, especially those who may struggle to get private healthcare due to pre-existing conditions  On all fronts, the end of the Transition Period for the UK leaving the EU was a…

What is a swallow?

A swallow, a beautiful migrating bird that spends the winter in one country and summer in another. These are pretty birds, with colourful plumage and are voracious consumers of pesky insects, from moths to mosquitos. “Swallow” is also a term used for people, those who migrate south for a warmer winter and return home with…

Moving to Spain after Brexit – all about visas

Moving to Spain has always been high on the bucket list for thousands of Brits, but with the UK having left the European Union, things have changed. The loss of Freedom of Movement means it’s no longer possible to simply sell everything, rock up in Spain and live happily ever after. What has changed? From…