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…

Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025: Spain Welcomes the World

This October, Alicante takes centre stage as it hosts the Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025 — an inspiring international event that celebrates sport, community, and wellbeing. Running from 21st to 31st October, the tournament brings together men’s and women’s walking football teams from across the globe, competing in multiple age categories — including Mens…

Can You Live in a Motorhome on a Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain?

With house prices rising and more people looking for affordable ways to move to Spain, the idea of living in a motorhome or mobile home on a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) has never been more relevant. In our  YouTube video, we explore this option in detail — from visa requirements in the UK to the practicalities…

Panic in Benalmádena & Free Calendar Giveaway! WeeklyUpdate 43

This week’s update (43) is packed with info for anyone considering moving to Spain! We dive into some key visa and residency updates, including the good news that some visas from Manchester have been approved, and it seems they are finally on the move again! There are a few delays to be aware of, particularly…