If you live in the Marbella area and fancy extending your circle of friends, why not join one of a variety of associations and groups designed to cater for then local community. Whether you’re a petrol head, culture vulture, music lover or simply a social butterfly, Marbella has something for everyone. Culture vultures Asociation de Arte y Cultura...

In order to legally work in Spain, all EU citizens and non-EU citizens must be issued with an NIE (Número de Identidad/Identificación de Extranjero). The NIE is also required for opening a Spanish bank account, starting a new buiness and obtaining rental properties. Although it’s possible to obtain your NIE ahead of time at the Spanish Embassy...

Once you’ve been issued with an NIE, you need to apply for a Número de la Seguridad Social (Social Security Number) in order to legally work in Spain. This number will entitle you to unemployment benefits, maternity leave, retirement and free medical care (except in private health clinics/hospitals) depending on what you’ve contributed to the...

Spanish registration – a mandatory requirement for British babies Before you can obtain a British Birth Certificate/register your baby’s birth with the British Consulate General, it’s advised that you register the birth at your nearest Civil Register Office during the first 8 days following the birth. If there’s a justified reason for the delay,...