Whether you’ve been living in Marbella for a while or you’re moving your family to Spain for the first time, it’s not easy to decide which of the area’s school will best suit your child. Each type of school has its pros and cons so it’s all about figuring out where you see your child fitting in. Luckily though, we’ve put together a rough...

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,...

If you live in Spain and your passport is about to expire, there’s no need to go back to the UK to renew it – the British Consulate General in Madrid issues full 10 year passports for adults and 5 year passports for children under 16. To renew your passport, you need to obtain the C1 (for adults) and C2 form (for under 16s). If you live on the...