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Here are the main legal aspects to consider if you
are going
to move to Spain.
Residing in Spain
If you move to Spain much will depend on whether you are an EU citizen
or not.
EU Citizens
The freedom of movement is guaranteed for EU citizens and the procedures
required to remain permanently are quite simple. You will still
have to demonstrate means of support and a means of health care.
Anyone who spends more than 182 days a year in Spain will be considered
a resident whether they have obtained a formal residence permit
or not.
EU Pensioners
Any EU pensioner that can prove they are receiving the minimum EU
state pension will be able to obtain a "Residencia".
A pensioner should obtain a form E-121 from their own country to
enable them to transfer their rights to state medical care.
EU Workers
EU Workers can arrive in Spain and begin looking for a job. When
they obtain employment or set up in business they will affiliate
to the Spanish State social security. They can now complete the
paperwork for a residents permit.
EU Others
Non Pensioned EU citizens who have decided to move to Andalucia
who do not intend to work will need to demonstrate sufficient income
or sufficient funds to support them. They will also need to obtain
private medical insurance.
Non EU Citizens
The situation for Non EU citizens is more complicated. The first
thing to do is to obtain a residence visa "visado de residencia" from
the consulate in your home country before you leave.
There are several different types of visa depending
on your
circumstances. It is at this stage when the Spanish
authorities examine your circumstances and funds.
Having obtained a visa you are practically guaranteed
to
obtain a residence permit in Spain.
On arrival in Spain you will need to open a Spanish bank
account to receive your funds.
As a guide to retire in Spain you will need to show an income
of about 10.000 euros per person. To set up a business you
will need an investment of about 100.000 euros.
Residence Card
- How to apply?
Importing
Possessions
There are only formalities for Non EU citizens.
Importing Pets
Have your pet vaccinated and issued with a health certificate.
Importing
Cars
It is a complex procedure to import a car but new
residents receive important tax breaks.
Importing
Electrical Goods
All major brands of electrical good are available in Spain so
it is not actually necessary to import anything.
Health
and Social Security
You and your family are probably entitled to free or
subsidised medical and dental treatment on the same terms as
Spaniards.
Buying a Property
Financial and legal advice as well as general information
related to buying, selling or building a home in Spain.
Renting
a property
There are two types of rentals in Spain: short term
and long term.
Empadronamiento
The "padron" or "certificado de empadronamiento"
refers to the process of registering with the town hall as a resident
of your municipality.
Buying a Car
Driving
Licenses (EU)
As an EU driver you can use the document issued by your home country
to obtain a Spanish driver's license.
Driving Tests (NON
EU)
Each individual's situation depends on the country in question and
the international or other agreements it might have with the Spanish
government.
Finding a School
For most parents re-locating to Spain, their primary concern is
where to educate their children.
Taxes
More about living in Andalucia than moving to Andalucia but as they
are one of life's certainties you should be aware of them sooner
than later.
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