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Acquiring the necessary permission and papers in Spain can, at
times, seem troublesome and often frustrating. But if you are
aware of the way it works and at the same time are prepared,
it will be much simpler. Some ask, "What is the advantage of
registration here or there" but this isn't the point. In fact,
there are a few things you are required to do if you plan on
staying in Spain over a longer period of time. Besides, if you
aren't careful you can find yourself in a difficult situation
and run the risk of up to 12.000 euro in fines if you don't
have the correct papers.
It can be confusing when everybody you talk to says something
different about how this works, and that the rules are one
thing, but what is put into practice can be something else
again! However, it has gotten like this for a number of
reasons; the rules and regulations can change in the EEC, but
it takes time for things to change at the grass roots level in
the different countries, communities etc.; some places there
are more foreigners wanting to fill out special papers than
other places, etc. In some cases, someone you know has
experienced things one way, but when you come to the same
office to fill out the same papers just a short time later,
things have changed! But for the most part things are moving
in a positive direction, things are getting simpler. It is, of
course, a great help if you speak some Spanish as most of the
people working in an official capacity don't speak anything
else.
The documents you are required to bring in order to be able to
obtain different official papers can change as well. It is
ridiculous when, after standing in line all day, you find that
when you do finally get to the window or desk, that you are
missing one paper. They will almost never make copies for you
at official offices, so a good piece of advise is to always
have one paper too many than one too little! So; always bring
copies of the documents you think you will need when going to
official offices, in fact, more copies than you think you will
need! They always need copies of your passport and your NIE
number or your residencia card and if it is regarding a
property, you will always need a copy of your deed, or
"escritura". In many cases you will be required to bring
copies of your Empadronamiento "padron", which you can get at
the Town Hall.
Note; Always keep
copies of your documents/papers and all your cards i.e. driver
license, visa, NIE, residencia etc. It will get much easier to
renew them if you should loose them!
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We are not responsible for changes in rules and regulations.
It is always wise to contact someone who has experience and is
updated in the subject.
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