Help with obtaining Padron.

Hello Eric

I would look for a local gestor in your area (cheaper than a solicitor) to help with the padron because ,you will also need help to update your  Residencia/TIE with  your correct address  etc.  This will mean visits to the Extranjeros Office in  Alicante for that procedure.

Hopefully someone on here can recommend a local  gestor they have used for these documents.

Cheers

Elinspain

Hi,thank you for the reply - hopefully someone will be able to supply the name of a trusted Gestor in Oliva.

Regards,

Eric.

Hola Eric,

I speak fluent Spanish and can interpret for you if you like. I live in Pego and have a car.

If you're interested we can meet up either in Oliva or Pego.

I am an autonomo and deal with my gestor and hacienda on a regular basis. I speak French as well as Spanish. We're actually gardeners (I trained with the RHS in Cornwall), but I do all the paperwork and prepare the tax returns every three months.

Kind regards;

France

On the social side of things, check out Oliva U3A if you're not aware of it.

U3AOliva.org

Good luck!

Hola, thank you for your prompt message - I obviously need someone to hold my hand [metaphorically] when making the Padron application - do you know the process operated in Oliva ?Can one just turn up and apply or do I need a completed  application form plus personal paperwork ready I visit the Town Hall ?

I think a meeting for coffe [other beverages are available] would be a start.

In a previous life I was involved with the Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court - appreciate the work of the RHS.

Regards,

Eric.

Hola Eric,

You'll need three documents:

Your NIE or TIE certificate/card.

Your passport.

Any other document with your name and address on it.

You literally turn up and say, quiero empadronarme por favor? I want to register on the padron please.

They'll show you what to do.

I did it in Pego and it literally took seconds. I was ushered into an office and they photocopied the documents then filled in a form and asked me to take it to the reception area. I handed it in to the man there,and was told to come back in X days. Then I came back and was given my padron certificate. Best to go first thing rather than mid--morning when everyone's almorzando (elevensies). And morning here is until 2pm btw. Also, don't be afraid to double-check and to reiterate and to be a pain. I used to leave places with a niggling doubt. Now I turn around and go back in and clarify stuff.

Once you have your padron you go to the medical centre to register there too, if you have a SIP card. You can ask for a temporary SIP card for the vaccinations.

Alguien habla ingles? Does anyone speak English?

Es posible hablar en ingles? Is it possible to speak in English?

No hablo Espagnol, disculpa. I don't speak Spanish, sorry.

No entiendo. I don't understand.

Por favor repite lento. Please repeat slowly.

Estupendo! That's great!

Me lo apuntas por favor? Write it down please?

Moltes gracies! Thanks a lot (in Valenciano).

Staff reallly really do appreciate it when non-Spanish make an effort. I've overheard it many times, and been told myself many times.

We can meet for a clara limon or a coffee if you like. I don't know Oliva however.

I trained with the RHS in Cornwall. I also worked for Barry Champion at Trellisick Gardens on the Carrick Roads.

Kind regards,

France

Hi,terrific information and a Spanish lesson thrown in - plan is to go to The Town Hall on Thursday first thing.- I'm sure all will be well - I'll let you know how I get on.

 Molte gracias,

Eric.

If if's a hideous experience I'll come along next time. But someone will speak a smidgen of English. Good luck for Thursday.

Geronimo!

I forgot to say, take your old padron certificate with you and Oliva Town Hall will cancel the padron in Catalonia. You don't have to do it.