Theme: Retiring to Spain?: Some Essential Facts To Think about.
March 10, 2010Community Residence Card
A Community Residence Card is legally required if you want to retire to Spain. If you do not have this card, you’ll not be treated as an equal.Before departure you need the details from a Spanish Consulate before you leave, and you application has to be made to that office.International Mortgage Solutions based in Marbella, Spain are a great source of advice on Spanish property and moving to Spain especially in finding mortgages in Spain..
If You Need To Go To Hospital.
Residents say that Spain has very good hospitals.Services may vary from place to place, so if you can not get your needs met at one place, you might have to travel.
Social Services.
If you have the Community Residence Card, you have to apply for this at the Town Hall. Of course, things are different from council to council. So check with your area to see what services you can get.
The Location.
Many people don’t consider public transportation when deciding on a place to relocate, but this is wise. Anything could happen and you want to be prepared, someday you may not be able to drive. It is often superior to rent a place first to get a feel for the area.International Mortgage Solutions based in Marbella, Spain are a great source of advice on Spanish property and moving to Spain especially in finding mortgages in Spain..
Be Aware Of Tax and Inheritance Laws.
The laws in Spain are considerably different from those in the UK. You will need to get any legal advice you can get first. A list of the English speaking attorneys will be provided to you by the British Council.
Spanish Health Care.
If you want to relocate, and not work, in another country you might receive health coverage for you and another dependent member under the Say scheme of another country. There are different “E” forms depending on your age.
If you are under the pensionable age, and can still get UK benefits, then you’ve to fill out the E106 form. The time depends on if you can even get the UK benefits.
If you get UK pension, or are over the personable age then you can get the E121 form.
The E111 form is for those who take holiday trips, and is only intended for low cost or free emergency medical help.