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Hi
I enquired yesterday about opening a Bank account and was offered a non resident account as we do not currently have Residencia.
I was told I need to take out their health insurance.
Is this correct?
I currently work in the UK on a 4 weeks on 4 weeks off basis.
We certainly had no such problems when opening our first non resident A/C but I suppose a bank can attach whatever strings they choose.
If however you are a UK PAYE employee, and resident in Spain or in the process of become resident, then currently at least you are entitled to a 'workers S1' from HMRC which will allow you and your dependents access to the Spanish health system meaning that you have no use for private insurance.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:36pm
Great thanks we will go and speak to them tomorrow
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:39pm
Thank you for that very interesting information.
I will check on how to apply.
I didn't realise I could be covered by the UK for health insurance here.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:55pm
when i opened my account they tried to fling in home insurance with it but i politely said no not interested so tell them the same, they will still give you an account.
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