Moving to Spain permanently

Moving to Spain: “Stolen from an other forum”

There are even bigger issues than that about Brits moving to Spain now...

The opportunity for UK citizens not already living in Spain to apply for Spanish Residencia via the EU citizens route finally ended on 31.12.20.

From 1.1.21 onwards if it is your intention to come to live in Spain (rather than simply visit the Schengen zone for the "up to 90 days in any running 180 day period" time limit that applies to all non-EU citizens) you must now BEFORE YOU COME first apply from within the UK to the Spanish Consulate in London (or Edinburgh), for the required pre-entry visa.

That's either a "Non-Lucrative Visa" under which you can temporarily reside in Spain for up to 12 months whilst you make your Residencia application, but which forbids any working for income (non refundable application fee currently £516 per person); or if you have a formal Spanish job offer in writing then a "Work Visa" (non refundable application fee £410).

One of the conditions of being granted a Non-Lucrative Visa is that you can show the Consulate proof of the minimum regular monthly income per applicant required by the Spanish Consulate (which they require you to have in order that you can support yourselves whilst in Spain and so not become a burden on Spanish taxpayers) .

There are several other requirements, including a criminal records check report, and proof of full-cover private Spanish medical insurance for the period of the visa, etc. Any supporting documents not in Spanish will need to be Apostiled and translated into Spanish by an official Translator

I would very VERY strongly advise you to make your pre-entry Visa application through a specialist lawyer, as if any part of your application does not meet the requirements your entire application will be rejected and your application fee lost.

Hi Sandy,

I have, this month collected my Visa from the Spanish Consulate in London and all thanks to :- Lucia Lagunas Reyes [email protected]

She lead me through the whole thing, very professional and very responsive.

Good luck it is not straight forward.

Steve

Hi 

We have just moved to Spain a few weeks ago.It is a long and expensive process to get a visa as another member suggested.  we managed the process ourselves but it's probably easier to get someone to do it for you. You need to make all the arrangements before you get to Spain. I would recommend that you look on the Spanish consulate website nearest to your home in the UK. There is a 'visa' section. I didn't get though on the telephone but email seemed to work well. All the forms and most up to date information you need are listed on the website. Another good source of information is gov.uk website. There is a section about moving to Spain after brexit. Good luck

Hola    yes I have heard the same     try  Liberty Seguros       av marques rozalejo    30710   los alcazares     

(The arches      go under     down to next roundabout     first exit      (left)    next roundabout   3rd exit   and park  )  

they carry out this sort of thing      I think if you have money in the bank   (unsure amount)   or own your home here  

you should be OK

they also do driving licences        [email protected]    

Incomplete/wrong information from this person. Go to the professionals for accurate and up to date information.

Read everything you can on what it is really like to live in Spain post-Brexit.

If you drive, are you prepared to pay for and take a Spanish driving test? Have you got accurate quotes for health insurance? Are you happy that there is virtually no CCTV in Spain (apart from the traffic ones to raise €€?) and the current crime rates? Are you aware of current costs for power, food and motor fuel?

It can be a major disruption to your life for the sake of having some sunshine.

Written by someone who has lived in Spain for nearly 17 years.

Have you thought about coming for 3 months first to determine if you really like it.. its one thing to come out for 2 weeks  another for life.   Oct to Dec  you might be able to pick up a cheap 3 month short term rental  to try before u make the big decision . 

 Beware of flooding   there has been torrential rainfall in parts flooding low lying houses on the path to Mar Menor.  Just be aware b4 you jump.  As for other Spanish issues  no country is perfect.. 

Hola    I have no idea how rude you are     but please engage your brain before using your index finger       

LIBERTY  SEGUROS      are    professionals   you silly person       grow up!!! 

There is a third Visa option, to apply for Residencia as a self employed person, an 'autonomo'.

This is particularly suitable for people who have been working remotely, and that is a lot of people these days and will be able to continue to do that. There are many 'autonomos' now working in Spain, as they would in Britain, with Residencia.

Make sure that is discussed with your advisor.  

If you want more information on this, please PM