Can anyone tell me how to go about becoming a Spanish resident?

It is preferable to become a resident, as it gives you more rights-in effect - the same rights as a spaniard. When you sell a property, you will not have to pay the 10% tax that a non-resident has to pay. You do have to provide proof of adequate income, pension, or investment, so you are not a drain on the system. But once approved- you are entitled to register with a GP at the local clinic - and you are entitled to everything - operations, check ups, tests, consultations etc. If you are working for a spanish company and become redundant, or laid off etc, you will be entitled to spanish 'dole'. There are sooooo many things, and it is easy to do , although it does take up to 10 months depending on which region you live in. Try these websites.. www.spainexpat.com www.livinginspain.org www.eyeonspain.com I wish you well, you will LOVE living here...........I came with my husband , 2 daughters, and a dog, and have been here 19 years, and now have gained 2 sons-in- law, and 3 grandaughters.....who all love it!

I am a Spanish resident,and my wife being Spanish it was a long drawn out process.You should have a sponsor that is a Spanish citizen,proof of income,medical ins. and a place to live.You will also have to have a statement from your local police Dept.that you have a clean record.there are no tax benefits,and if you sell your House in Spain it will cost you around 17% of what you get (taxes).We have owned our home in Valencia for many years,and I got my residence because I am on Social Security (medical ) but I also have my own ins. and I am over 65 and retired.I think you can stay here for up to a year before you have to get your visa renewed.I can't think of any benefits of becoming a resident unless you are in the same position as me.

the only reason to apply for residencia is if you want to work if you just going to retire just go no other forms to fill in you are entitled to most thing s under EU treaty. but you should to be completely safe

In the short term there are no major pit falls other than those with any other European country, only the difference in terms of local services and health care. In the long term you need to be aware that you may never be able to afford to come to the UK because of property price inflation. Also, that your UK pension will not be subject to the same increases as with UK residents.

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Hola Hablo muy mucho espanol?