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Wow thank you so very much Jim this is so very kind. Gilly
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:58pm
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Gilly, it's Alex who has gone to the trouble of compiling and formatting the list, so it's he who should be thanked.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 4:03pm
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Alex wrote on Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:06am:
Sadly Jim has retired from our forums and deleted all of his guides, but we are still adding guides and have put them all in one place to make it easy for you to find.
Please note: some of this information may be subject to change, especially with Brexit in mind. Please feel free to reply to any of the topics below and our members can help you with your queries....
Read more...
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Announcements
Davebev1's guides: Renting out your property as a holiday let in SpainHow to Hire a Car in Spain - A Full Comprehensive GuideJim's guides - your complete guide to SpainWhat you need when travelling to Spain from the UK (9 August 2021)Brexit and the EU
A guide to moving to Spain after December 2020Brexit update: Entry requirements for tourists to Spain from 1 Jan 2021Guide to Visas for long-term residency post 31/12/2020New regulations for family or friends staying with you for holidaysSpanish Consulate Update - application and income requirements, post Brexit - confirmation, Non-Lucrative Visa.The effect of Schengen 90/180 and the end of Brexit Transition on 31.12.2000Broadband Internet, Wifi, Phone and TV
Explanation of all TV services available for expatriates in Spain.Coach trips
Guide To Companies Offering Coach TripsCoronavirus discussion
COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Spain but are not registered for public healthcareCoronavirus Restrictions in Spain January 2021 until the 9th May 2021EU Website Providing Travel InformationGetting a COVID-19 vaccine as a UK national in SpainHow to find the cheapest Covid tests for overseas travelNew rules for travelling to the UK from 7 Dec 2021New travel rules in England from 4 October 2021PCR testing for SpainPermitted reasons to enter Spain after 30 March 2021Spain to lift restrictions for UK travellers from Monday 24 May 2021Spanish Government's Strategy on Covid 19 Vaccinations: Advice from Citizens Advice Bureau SpainTravel from the UK to France: British citizens can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the EUUK Government advises PCR test when travelling to England from Spain and it's islands (4 Aug 2021)UPDATE: How is Spain’s vaccination campaign going?Unvaccinated British teenagers will be allowed into Spain from Monday 14 Feb 2022 with a negative PCR testVACCINE CERTIFICATE / QR CODE EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS VALENCIA AREAWhat to do if you are unable to return to the UK before the expiry of your visa/permit or visa-free limitDriving, hiring, buying and owning a car
A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 1) IntroductionA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 10) Making a Section 75 claimA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 11) And Finally...A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 2) How to choose a hire companyA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 3) Collision Damage WaiverA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 4) Which website to use?A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 5) Protect yourself, pay by credit cardA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 6) Collecting the vehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 7) Checking the VehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 8) Returning the vehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 9) Making a CDW claimCar light functionChanging your UK Driving LicenceDriving Licence Update 14 October 2022EXCHANGING UK DRIVING LICENCES GOV.UK LATEST UPDATE -Geoff's guide - Driving from Calais to Costa Blanca SouthGuide To Blue Badges In SpainGuide To Environmental Label For VehiclesGuide To Spanish Driving LawREMINDER: Spain introduces new speed limits on roads from 11 May 2021Flights
Extension of Spanish restrictions on travel from the UK until 30 March 2021General discussion
Consumer protection in SpainEU Covid Passport Finally available to download iPhone iPadGuide To Links For Translation WebsitesGuide To Spanish WineLatest rules for Christmas in SpainNon Lucrative VisaSpanish drones 2021The Best Place to Move to In SpainThieves on the beachWhat are the rules travelling to UK? Lateral flow testGeneral property discussion
Forest Fires -practical informationIs renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option part 6Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option Part 5Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part three –Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part 4Part 2 Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable optionRenting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part 1Tips if you are thinking of buying in SpainTourist Licence for holiday rentalWhy Costa Almeria and Where?Healthcare and medical advice
How to apply for the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)Peace of mind from knowing that your health insurance in Spain won't be cancelledUK Government advice on Healthcare for UK nationals living in SpainWorking In The Care SectorYour health well insured in SpainHolidays
Changes to travel from 1st February 2022It is more than just registering for a licence.Insurances and wills advice
Jim's Guide - Wills for less than €60Off topic
Links to important websites in SpainUK GOV: How to obtain legal aid in SpainPadron, residencia and passport advice
Becoming resident in Spain post BrexitComplete guide to residency in Spain 2021How to apply for a Non-Lucrative visa (NLV)How to obtain a replacement TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)Our residencia processThe PadronUK Passport validity since BrexitSafety and security information
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Guide to Different Spanish TaxesHow to Avoid CGT in SpainIBIWeather
Guide To Spanish Weather Forecast Websites
What a lovely couple you and your wife are ... just going to go through your guide in chunk size pieces
Thank you Jim
Les
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:03am
Dear Jim and Alex - this is amazingly helpful and I thank you for taking the time to explain all of this so simply and in so much detail. This is VERY much appreciated. Thank you!
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:48pm
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Once again Jim has come to the rescue to keep everyone thinking of settling in Spain up to date with relevant and useful information, although I'm not quite at that stage of life yet, (work getting in the way), I would also like to say a big thank you to him and to Alex for this helpful post.
Thank you so much jim and alex
Amazing advice
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:04pm
Alex wrote on Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:06am:
Sadly Jim has retired from our forums and deleted all of his guides, but we are still adding guides and have put them all in one place to make it easy for you to find.
Please note: some of this information may be subject to change, especially with Brexit in mind. Please feel free to reply to any of the topics below and our members can help you with your queries....
Read more...
...
Announcements
Davebev1's guides: Renting out your property as a holiday let in SpainHow to Hire a Car in Spain - A Full Comprehensive GuideJim's guides - your complete guide to SpainWhat you need when travelling to Spain from the UK (9 August 2021)Brexit and the EU
A guide to moving to Spain after December 2020Brexit update: Entry requirements for tourists to Spain from 1 Jan 2021Guide to Visas for long-term residency post 31/12/2020New regulations for family or friends staying with you for holidaysSpanish Consulate Update - application and income requirements, post Brexit - confirmation, Non-Lucrative Visa.The effect of Schengen 90/180 and the end of Brexit Transition on 31.12.2000Broadband Internet, Wifi, Phone and TV
Explanation of all TV services available for expatriates in Spain.Coach trips
Guide To Companies Offering Coach TripsCoronavirus discussion
COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Spain but are not registered for public healthcareCoronavirus Restrictions in Spain January 2021 until the 9th May 2021EU Website Providing Travel InformationGetting a COVID-19 vaccine as a UK national in SpainHow to find the cheapest Covid tests for overseas travelNew rules for travelling to the UK from 7 Dec 2021New travel rules in England from 4 October 2021PCR testing for SpainPermitted reasons to enter Spain after 30 March 2021Spain to lift restrictions for UK travellers from Monday 24 May 2021Spanish Government's Strategy on Covid 19 Vaccinations: Advice from Citizens Advice Bureau SpainTravel from the UK to France: British citizens can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the EUUK Government advises PCR test when travelling to England from Spain and it's islands (4 Aug 2021)UPDATE: How is Spain’s vaccination campaign going?Unvaccinated British teenagers will be allowed into Spain from Monday 14 Feb 2022 with a negative PCR testVACCINE CERTIFICATE / QR CODE EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS VALENCIA AREAWhat to do if you are unable to return to the UK before the expiry of your visa/permit or visa-free limitDriving, hiring, buying and owning a car
A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 1) IntroductionA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 10) Making a Section 75 claimA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 11) And Finally...A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 2) How to choose a hire companyA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 3) Collision Damage WaiverA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 4) Which website to use?A Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 5) Protect yourself, pay by credit cardA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 6) Collecting the vehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 7) Checking the VehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 8) Returning the vehicleA Handy Guide to Hiring a Car - 9) Making a CDW claimCar light functionChanging your UK Driving LicenceDriving Licence Update 14 October 2022EXCHANGING UK DRIVING LICENCES GOV.UK LATEST UPDATE -Geoff's guide - Driving from Calais to Costa Blanca SouthGuide To Blue Badges In SpainGuide To Environmental Label For VehiclesGuide To Spanish Driving LawREMINDER: Spain introduces new speed limits on roads from 11 May 2021Flights
Extension of Spanish restrictions on travel from the UK until 30 March 2021General discussion
Consumer protection in SpainEU Covid Passport Finally available to download iPhone iPadGuide To Links For Translation WebsitesGuide To Spanish WineLatest rules for Christmas in SpainNon Lucrative VisaSpanish drones 2021The Best Place to Move to In SpainThieves on the beachWhat are the rules travelling to UK? Lateral flow testGeneral property discussion
Forest Fires -practical informationIs renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option part 6Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option Part 5Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part three –Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part 4Part 2 Is renting your house as a holiday let still a viable optionRenting your house as a holiday let still a viable option? Part 1Tips if you are thinking of buying in SpainTourist Licence for holiday rentalWhy Costa Almeria and Where?Healthcare and medical advice
How to apply for the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)Peace of mind from knowing that your health insurance in Spain won't be cancelledUK Government advice on Healthcare for UK nationals living in SpainWorking In The Care SectorYour health well insured in SpainHolidays
Changes to travel from 1st February 2022It is more than just registering for a licence.Insurances and wills advice
Jim's Guide - Wills for less than €60Off topic
Links to important websites in SpainUK GOV: How to obtain legal aid in SpainPadron, residencia and passport advice
Becoming resident in Spain post BrexitComplete guide to residency in Spain 2021How to apply for a Non-Lucrative visa (NLV)How to obtain a replacement TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)Our residencia processThe PadronUK Passport validity since BrexitSafety and security information
Guide To The Spanish Police ForcesNew rules for electric scooters on Spain's roadsTaxes
Guide to Different Spanish TaxesHow to Avoid CGT in SpainIBIWeather
Guide To Spanish Weather Forecast Websites
Jim your information is invaluable and your advice is second to none Thank you and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Linda x
Posted: Tue Jan 1, 2019 10:56am
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Hi Jim
Absolutely excellent and invaluable
Happy new year
Brian
Posted: Thu Jan 3, 2019 5:53pm
HI Jim and everyone else and happy New Year. I really appreciated all of this information and it was helpful in trying to help us decide which paperwork we needed and how to go about getting it. Our situation is unusual in that we spend our year between the Republic of Ireland and Spain, spending roughtly 6 each in total in each country (2 x 3-months in each). We are both retired UK citizens but I also have an Irish passport. Now we were all set to get the Residentia but I have now received the following advice and I quote:
"By getting Residencia in Spain you are saying that you live in Spain full time. This is why you need a padron for Residencia because your permanent address would be in Spain. Also when the DWP issues an S1 form it can only be sent to a Spanish address and you would be telling them you have left the UK."
This person recommends that we do NOT get the residential as we are not in Spain full time but I was under the impression that it was a legal requirement if in Spain more than 3 months. They also stated that we should apply for the Padron, when again I thought that we should not for the same reason that we are not in Spain permanently. Is anyone able to clarify please?
With many thanks and best wishes
Cath
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