VickiC
Scottish expat in Spain
Forum posts
31
About me
Scottish
Speaks English and Spanish.
Registration: 24 June 2016
Interview at Spanish embassy London by walkerc22
For 2 weeks been trying by phone and email to contact the Embassy for an Appointment for non lucrative visa am getting absolutely nowhere no response from them the phone calls are cut off after 3 or 4 minutes anyone out there any ideas? Frustrated ...
Hi Chris, The first part of the application process is to get an appointment IN THE UK by sending an e-mail to the following address: cog.londres.residencia@maec.es. (London) Continue reading at ... Read More
Consequences of overstaying in Spain due to Covid by lo173
Good afternoon everyone! Do any of you know what happens if a Canadian citizen overstays in Spain for more than 12 months due to covid? Will you get banned from entering Spain again (traveling back from Barcelona airport)? If so, for how long? Are ...
I would recommend that you contact your Canadian Spanish Consulate. Canadians who overstay the permitted 90 days in the Schengen Area may be fined or deported. To visit for longer than 90 days, Canadians must obtain a long-stay national visa. ... Read More
Looking to relocate by Sailor Stan
I currently run my own Estate Agency business in Glasgow and for to a change in our family demographic we no longer have any ties and we (me and my wife) would like to relocate to Spain (murcia). We are in a position to buy a property outright but ...
Hi Sailor Stan, To relocate to Murcia you would need to apply for a visa/residencia via the Spanish UK Consulate, for you Edinburgh. You would possibly be able to find self-employed work with a Spanish estate agent in that area, commission only. ... Read More
Relocating to Tenerife from uk by Lynkane
Health insurance advice please. Would it be best to buy from a co. In Tenerife? I’ve had a few quotes from here and they are extortionate!! Thanks lyn
Possibly yes, if you require if for residential purposes, better to buy Spanish policy with no co-payments. Read More
Tenerife contacts
Hi Ron, Yes there are cat/pet sitting services in Tenerife. Best idea would be to post your needs in FB Wanted Tenerife, then you will get responses from the sitters available in your area. Kind regards, Vicki Read More
COST OF DYING IN SPAIN by Bob and Pat
We were stopped in Carrefour by 2 female sales people selling death plans. They said Spain is the most expensive place to die and we need a 20,000 euro plan each now ‘’today’’ to be able to stay in Spain. Is this true?.
Adeslas have a funeral plan paid annually or monthly which gives you a capital of 4200 euros to cover your basic funeral, burial or cremation. It is not a legal requirement to have a plan, but recommendable so as not to overburden your loved ones or ... Read More
Cuckoo Clock Repairs
There is an excellent watch repair man in Los Cristianos, he may be able to assist you. Directions on this link Relojeria Universal Read More
NIE Sign-Up Problems: Self-Employed by daveunt
Hi all, I am having some problems signing up as self-employed in Spain and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and/or has a solution. My original plan was to obtain an NIE number using the EX-15 form, then sign up at the Hacienda, ...
Agreed, you need to employ a good gestoria/business accountant to set you up with all the paperwork required for self-employed, they will also be able to assist in your registration of NIE, residencia, how you do your accounts, taxes, social ... Read More
EHIC treatment warning. by Johncar
My adult son, who speaks reasonable Spanish, is visiting Spain. Last week he had an accident resulting in a completely severed tendon on the front of his ankle. EHIC , passport etc. off the ambulatoria and then on to the Hospital. They ...
It is highly recommended that you take out travel insurance as well as having the EHIC card as prescriptions are not covered. Whilst you have to pay for medication up front, with travel insurance you will be able to claim back this expense on your ... Read More
Urgent help needed
Would recommend that you post pictures of the furniture, dimensions, description and prices. Also, if possible, look for and join a FB page that is selling items in your local area and post on there. Read More
Bringing a British car to spain
Hi Debgall Contact your insurance company to ensure that your car will be covered whilst driving in Spain, if not try Direct Line who operate an English service in Spain (Linea Directa). After the car has been in Spain for a period of six months ... Read More
Healthcare for short term visitors by Persika
Hi My situation is that I am working in Morocco but not a permanent resident inasmuch as I leave the country to go back home every 3 months precisely not to lose my health care benefits there. I was recently in Madrid for a short, 5 day break and ...
Hi Persika, The problem was that you were sent to the University Hospital for a prescription, not a matter of life and death at the time. If you had gone to a public medical centre there would have been no cost involved to see a doctor for a ... Read More
The Expat Guide to Death in Spain
Good article and unfortunately a necessary topic. Two things are guaranteed in life, being death and taxes! You may find my articleof interest on how to plan in advance against funeral costs. There are various types of insurance and plans ... Read More
want to work and live in Tenerife by littlemonkey3492
Hi I'm Amanda I'm 47 years old ,, I'm a hairdresser and have been for 31 years ,, I live in the UK ,, I'm single and my only son lives in Australia ,, I used to live there my son was born there . I am no stranger to living abroad ...
Hi Guys, If you search the internet for: Oasisfm.com/jobs Canarian Weekly - English newspaper on-line with jobs Tenerifeforum.org Also Facebook has various Tenerife job sites..Tenerife jobs, Giz a job, Tenerife English jobs. Amanda there are ... Read More
health care by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I will be arriving in Barcelona in 4.5 weeks and we're super excited. We currently have travel insurance to cover any medical emergencies, but we've been actively trying to get more comprehensive health ...
Whilst this is an option, it does mean that you will have had to been a registered resident in Spain for at least one year. In order to apply, you must have been registered at the local Town Hall on the ‘padrón’ (or Certificado de ... Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
For short-term/temporary visits you could use the E111 (EHIC) card, but would also recommend that you take out travel insurance with this as well. Check out this link. If you are applying for residencia in Spain you would not be able to use the ... Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
Hi Gitboxer, Yes, all private health care plans are legally binding for a period of one year to ensure there are sufficient premiums invested in the event of possible private treatments/hospitalization. You can pay the premium monthly, quarterly, ... Read More
spanish health care by Spanish 456
Hola all.can anyone tell us how we cover ourselves for health care in spain. We are moving to mazaron and having asked around about registering with a GP and accessing health care we get lots of different advice and some say we need redidencia? ...
Hi Patrick If you are in receipt of a UK old age state pension or long term sickness benefit, obtain an S1 form (previously E121) from the International Pension Centre on +44 191 218 7777. Once issued, register the S1 form with your local Spanish ... Read More
Getting out of the U.S. by Jerryisnotmyname
Hello Expats, I am a U.S. Citizen and have been considering getting out of the U.S. for some time. I am a retired Civil Engineer and have a retirement income. Just wondering how things are for Folks from the U.S. In Spain. Not sure at this time ...
Firstly, I would recommend that you contact your Spanish Embassy in the US to enquire what type of visas you would require to either travel temporarily, long-term travel or move totally to Spain. Perhaps it would be a good idea to travel around ... Read More
Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan
Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank
The Convenio Especial is a good public health care alternative for those with pre-existing health conditions, that would otherwise not be covered by private health insurance. However, you can be on private health insurance for less or virtually ... Read More
Private rental of holiday property on one-off basis by cirdan
I have had a holiday property in El Campello for three years now. When we first bouight it we briefly toyed withe the idea of generating some extra cash by renting it out while we weren't there. But we decided that it needed to be a home to us ...
Hi, If you are renting out your property you should legally be declaring the income from that property and providing the tenant with official receipts with your NIE/Identification number. I would imagine that your friends company will declare the ... Read More
Mail order deliveries
If the package is coming by courier they will call you in advance to arrange a time for delivery. If it should be coming by Correos (Spanish mail system) they will leave you an advice note that they tried to deliver the package without success. You ... Read More
spanish health care by Spanish 456
Hola all.can anyone tell us how we cover ourselves for health care in spain. We are moving to mazaron and having asked around about registering with a GP and accessing health care we get lots of different advice and some say we need redidencia? ...
Hi, You may find my blog helpful on health care in Spain. www.tenerifeadeslasagent.blogspot.com. As stated by bjsmyth the E111/EHIC card is only for temporary visits in Spain to cover emergencies and as you are both in mid-fifties not in receipt of ... Read More
Payments for services
The majority of vendors will ask for a bank transfer payment, for services rendered, however, your landlord may ask for a cash payment. If you do make cash payments ensure that you receive an official receipt with their details, i.e. their ... Read More
Moving to Lanzarote
It is a catch 22 situation! Perhaps when you are over in November you could check out long-term rental apartments and then take it from there? There are several forums which you can search on the internet, one being discover lanzarote to connect ... Read More
Moving to Lanzarote
Hi Paulinr53, If you are uncertain I would recommend staying there for a period of time to get to know the island and culture and then move lock, stock and barrell when you are certain, established connections and roots there. Read More
Family health insurance, reasonable or a deal breaker? by Sarah WR
We are in the early stages of planning our move to Alicante. Some people whom I have spoken to say that 'you won't need health insurance as you are from the EU', others say 'You will need to take out private health insurance, but if ...
Hi Sarah, You can find out more information about private health insurance and whether you would be entitled to health care in Spain on my blog. tenerifeadeslasagent.blogspot.com. I trust this gives you some useful information and guidance. Kind ... Read More
Household Insurance spain / insuring against theft whilst renting
Hi Petra, Yes insurance companies can provide insurance for renters for their own personal contents and it is recommended to take out your own content insurance. Owners have their own insurance, but may not cover sufficiently for personal ... Read More
Which Canary Island is best for winter months? Couple aged 29 & 35 by Jippa123
Hello, we currently live in Almeria in Southern Spain, however the winters here are exceptionally cold, so this year we would like to try living on the Canaries. I have visited the main four but my partner has never been, and we are now struggling ...
The Canary Islands are perfect for those seeking a winter vacation. All of the islands offer different activities which you may be interested in. I would recommend that you visit the official tourism website for the Canary Islands to give you a ... Read More