You will also need an original and a copy for the consulate. Sports guns need the appropriate license and permission from Spain. If you want private healthcare, check the terms of your current health insurance in the UK, which will probably only cover you for a short period away from home. As well as my story of why I moved to Spain, below you will find plenty of other personal tales both positive and negative. There are several steps which must be taken either before or at the very beginning of your arrival in Spain. We moved to Spain in 2002 we had both retired before the then retirement age and bought a villa 20 minutes inland from Malaga Costa Del Sol.We decided to open a bb in our 6 bedroom villa and we were very busy for several years before looking else where for something to occupy our minds and excersise our bodies.Although the weather is sublime it is very easy to become bored and lazy and turn to the dreaded drink.Fortunately we did not succumb because of our interests in helping to give food and shelter to the abandoned cats and dogs here. Just go for it! I’m a native Spanish speaker and now want to spend 6 months a year somewhere in Spain. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. For example, when buying property, you’ll need to create a will to cover disposal of Spanish assets in the event of your death. Read our guide for more information if you’re thinking of moving to Spain. You need to apply for a residency visa, of which Spain offers several options. It’s your birthday, it’s your shout. Completely agree. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 137,094 times. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. 6 Reasons Why You Should Move Your Ass to Spain Now (spoiler: sunshine and work experience are involved) Cat Gaa June 4, 2013 Blog, Living Abroad, Spain For many, moving to Spain for a lifetime of siestas and sand is a pipe dream. I am fortunate to still be able to work in the States and have a spouse that has retirement income. No, the minimum investment in property in Spain must be 500,000 Euros, and you must still apply for and fulfill all the requirements of the visa, which include a criminal background check, proof of financial means, health certificate, private health insurance, etc. Spain ranks ahead of the UK in the following; Overall Spain ranks 4th in the world and UK 27th. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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