Hi All
I am suffering from a chronic mental illness that has rendered me unable to work. I am on a reduced pension of 250 euros a month.
Am I entitled, as an Irish EU citizen to financial support from the Spanish Authorities? If so how do I go about it and how much would I be entitled to?
Many thanks,
Patrick
Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 10:13am
Very helpful member
As far as I'm aware the Spanish don't have a benefit system. They provide support for people who have paid into the system and it only for a limited time only unlike the UK who gives money to everyone for as long as they want. If you could get the same diagnosis in Ireland you can claim there and stay here but if you get caught doing so you will be in trouble. Can we know what the illness is? I know it's personal so don't feel the need to answer but we might be able to help.
Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 10:27am
Very helpful member
Thats what I said just more information. Only if you have paid into the system for so long or 15years if close to retirement, and it only totals 24months worth of payments. The OP hasn't said if he has worked here and paid his social. And the requirements seem to quite strict.
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Rory123 wrote on Sun Oct 8, 2023 9:26am:
Hi All
I am suffering from a chronic mental illness that has rendered me unable to work. I am on a reduced pension of 250 euros a month.
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Am I entitled, as an Irish EU citizen to financial support from the Spanish Authorities? If so how do I go about it and how much would I be entitled to?
Many thanks,
Patrick
Is the Spanish state providing your pension? or is this an Irish pension?
How long have you worked in Spain?
https://odiceabogados.com/en/permanent-incapacity-in-spain-2022/#
The requirements listed in the 1st link
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In addition to these requirements, each degree of incapacity has specific requirements."
Posted: Sun Oct 8, 2023 12:01pm
Martyn1986 wrote on Sun Oct 8, 2023 10:13am:
As far as I'm aware the Spanish don't have a benefit system. They provide support for people who have paid into the system and it only for a limited time only unlike the UK who gives money to everyone for as long as they want. If you could get the same diagnosis in Ireland you can claim there and...
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... stay here but if you get caught doing so you will be in trouble. Can we know what the illness is? I know it's personal so don't feel the need to answer but we might be able to help.
It is chronic depression and anxiety
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:41pm
Helpful member
Not sure what you mean by pension and what country is paying it. Here is a link to Citizens Information which might help.
Bee
Posted: Sun May 5, 2024 10:01am
Bee2 wrote on Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:41pm:
Not sure what you mean by pension and what country is paying it. Here is a link to Citizens Information which might help.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/e...
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Bee
Hi Bee
Thank you so much for your kind reply. It looks like I will be entitled to the same benefits as a Spanish citizen in that link as it says that all EU citizens are entitled to the same benefits as a Spanish citizen.
Please let me know if your interpretation is the same as mine.
Once again so many thanks for taking time to help me with my problem.
Take care
Best wishes
PATRICK
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