Driving to Spain? How to Get Your Declaration of Entry via Irún

If you’re moving to Spain and driving through France, there’s one important piece of paperwork you’ll need to think about: your Declaración de Entrada (DDE), or Declaration of Entry. When you cross from France into Spain, there are normally no routine passport checks at the border, which means you won’t automatically receive a Spanish entry…

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…

National Police Foreigner’s Office Algeciras Cadiz

If you live in Cadiz and surrounding areas and need to apply for your NIE number, EU residency or TIE card,  your appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Algeciras. The address is: National Police DNI/Pasaporte, Avenida Fuerzas Armadas, 11202 Algeciras Here is a LINK…

What’s the difference between an NIE and TIE ?

If you plan on moving to Spain, you’ve probably heard the terms “NIE” and “TIE” thrown around. These terms can be confusing, especially if you’re unfamiliar with Spanish bureaucracy. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between NIE and TIE and why you need them as a foreigner in Spain. What is NIE? NIE stands…

IPREM and the NLV – check out the figures for 2023

The non-lucrative visa income and savings requirements are based on a system called IPREM, read on to find out more about how this affects your visa application and renewals In 2023, IPREM increased to €600 per month and this has pushed up the financial requirements for both an initial visa application and renewals. The non-lucrative…