Are you a combined EU/non-EU family dreaming of living in Spain? This post will guide you through the residency application process. First, the EU citizen needs to obtain residency, which then paves the way for the non-EU family member to apply for residency based on family reunification. Stage 1: EU Citizen Residency As an EU…
No visit to Almería is complete without a walk around its fantastic old town, or as it’s known in Spanish, Casco Antiguo. But you may be shocked to discover that smack bang in the middle is a statue of John Lennon. Lennon, taking a break from the Beatles, was asked to play Musketeer Gripweed in…
If you decide to move house in Spain, as well as friends and family, there’s a fair few services and organisations you will need to inform with your new address details. These are Upsticks top tips on how to change your address in Spain. WHO DO YOU NEED TO TELL? To get you started, this…
https://youtu.be/w6ZIEoixf-I?si=YG52zQzMYc6dDeBw In simple terms, the Padron in Spain is like the Electoral Register in the UK; it’s a list of residents in a town or area. The full name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just refer to it as the Padron and once you’re officially registered you are “Empadronado”. Not only…
If you live in Almeria 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 El Ejido The address is: Avenida del Bulevar, 117, 04700 El Ejido, Almería Here is a…
