Relocation services for living in Spain
This is the first article of a series of seven articles, which are based on my book “Driving in Spain: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Mistakes Most Foreigners Make”. Mistake #1: Using an Invalid Driving Licence Mistake #2: Not Having Your Vehicle Documentation in Order Mistake #3: Driving While Speaking on the Phone Mistake […]
The Spanish Southern Costa Blanca is blessed by a climate that escapes both the chilly, damp winters of its northern neighbour the Costa Brava, and the excessive summer heat and humidity of the Costa del Sol, closer to Africa. With a steady sunshine record all year round, it’s heaven if you have health problems such […]
Perhaps you are looking to move to Spain or perhaps you already live here. Either way, you should be aware that if you are in Spain for more than 183 days in a calendar year (and these need not be sequential) then you are a resident. As a resident you have certain obligations tax wise: […]
Admit it. You feel frustrated after reading so much contradictory information about driving in Spain, in particular when it comes to exchanging / renewing your EU driving licence. That frustration sounds familiar. I was there before, believe it or not. Even though I’m a native Spaniard, I used to feel like you: cheated, frustrated, and […]
Let’s face it: You are afraid of the Spanish driving medical certificate. There is a voice inside your head warning you: “You are not going to pass the examination” it says. “I’m not young or fit enough to pass a medical test anymore”, you think afterwards. And you may also wonder: What does it consist […]
You don’t feel immortal anymore. Neither do I. Years go by. Life passes swiftly. And it seems even faster in Spain, doesn’t it? We all know at this point that health problems have nothing to do with the country flag you wave, the language you speak, how much money you have in the bank, or […]
In a formal description we could say that “112 is a free emergency telephone number in Spain which offers a 24/7 emergency service to any person located within the country of Spain, regardless of their nationality and legal status”. In my own words: “112 is the phone number you must use in case of any […]
See? Nothing has happened. The world has not stopped for even a single microsecond after the new regulation on driving licences came into effect in Spain. I know you felt the panic running through your veins. You thought: “My goodness, am I driving on an illegal driving licence?” Or more likely: “Do I need a […]
Must all European Union driving licences be changed to Spanish Licences after the new regulation? Do you have to change your EU licence if you do not have Spanish residency? In the case that the new regulations apply to you, do you need a medical certificate? I’ll answer these three questions and more in this […]
I knew this would happen. It was merely a matter of time. Sorry to tell you this: but you will need to renew your licence in order to obtain the required Spanish licence. In addition, as collateral damage, one way or another you will have to pay some money. Now, you have to decide what […]