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Taking care of your health in Spain

WEBMany Spanish regional health authorities offer a special pay-in scheme ( convenio especial) which you can pay for on a month-by-month basis. Of course, this isn’t only open to early-retirees but to anyone who doesn’t have any other entitlement. The basic monthly fee is €60 for those under 65 and €157 for those aged 65 and above.

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Are you entitled to health care in Spain

WEBLast updated on September 13th, 2019 at 09:10 am. Many people who move to Spain are unclear about what their health entitlement might be when they arrive. This confusion hasn’t gone unnoticed by the official authorities either. Too many people are using the EHIC, European Health Insurance Card, inappropriately or are simply returning to their own …

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Health care entitlement in Spain

WEBLast updated on September 13th, 2019 at 09:11 am. Ensuring you have access to health care in Spain is at the top of every Spanish property owner’s agenda. We are aware that there is a lot of confusion around entitlements and what Spanish health care you can access with which card.. There are three main public health cards in Spain that you …

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Healthcare for retired expats in Spain: Who’s entitled

WEBThe scheme is managed by each autonomous region and accepts people with pre-existing conditions. The basic monthly fee is 60€ for those under 65 and 157€ for those aged 65 and over. Of course, most people aged over 65 will be in receipt of a state pension and so entitled to state healthcare anyway.

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Spanish lifestyle: 5 habits to be healthier

WEBSpain is the world’s healthiest nation according to a study of 169 nations by Bloomberg.The index that takes into account life expectancy at birth, sanitation and health services saw Spain climbing above Italy to take top position. The Bloomberg index makes reference to Spanish eating habits as well as the public health system as reasons for the country’s …

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How to get Spanish residency step by step

WEBSIP. With your residencia and padrón you are now able to apply for your SIP card.This is the health card which will entitle you to health treatment and discounted prescription charges as part of the national health service in Spain. In order to obtain this very important little card, you need to book an appointment at your local social security office.

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Pharmacies in Spain: Everything you need to know

WEBPharmacies in Spain stocks a wide variety of non-prescription medicines on their shelves as well as health and beauty products. Some items that you could obtain more widely in other countries are only available from there. For example, you cannot buy painkillers in the supermarkets and there is no equivalent to Boots.

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How to obtain an NIE document in Spain: all you need to know

WEBIf you are currently in Spain or are expecting to travel there soon then you can apply in person. You will need to book an appointment online at a National Police Station in your region to do this. The application form is the EX-15. On this document, you will need to include the reasons why you wish to apply for an NIE in Spain.

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Best spas in Spain: Our top 6

WEBBalneario del Gran Hotel La Toja, Pontevedra. This is one of the most well known spas in Spain. La Toja is a small island on the coast in the heart of the tourist area of Galicia in the northwest of Spain. It is also famed for its mineral-medicinal thermal waters which remain at temperatures between 20 and 60°C.The thermal water of La Toja is said to help with …

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Hospitals in Spain

WEBLast updated on September 13th, 2019 at 09:11 am. Experiences will always differ. However, by and large, the health care in Spain is good.The Spanish hospitals are clean, the service efficient and the investigations into whatever your ailment is, are thorough. However, there are differences in the approach taken here that are worthwhile you being …

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Getting your Spanish property back on track

WEBA recognition of the value of outside space has grown recently and you might want to look at your property again to identify how you can make best use of this. 2. Check-in with your community of owners. If you are a member of a community of owners then you would be well-advised to confirm the current situation with them.

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Spanish residency for pensioners

WEBA) Financial means. This key element contains some parts that will possibly change depending on the police station. For instance, the usual requirement for your pension will be the Spanish minimum wage: €655. However, some police stations will process your residency with just savings (between €6000-€7000 per person).

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Is your dog on Spain's dangerous dogs list

WEBDogs are not banned in the way they are in the UK but the owners and those walking a dangerous dog in Spain must be licensed. The law that governs this is the law Real Decreto 287/2002. It includes a list of potentially dangerous dogs or ‘ perros potencialmente peligrosas’ (PPP). This includes the pit bull terrier, rottweiler, Staffordshire

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A mini guide on Spanish non-lucrative visa

WEBThe Spanish non-lucrative visa applies only to non-EU nationals (the United Kingdom has not implemented any visas yet). People applying for this visa must have proof of sufficient funds to financially cover their expenses throughout their stay in Spain. The term “sufficient funds” means finances in either a Spanish bank or a bank in your

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Spain residence permit: Top three requirements

WEBIt’s a three-part process: 1. Visa application. This part will happen at the relevant Spanish consulate of your country of origin. Alternatively, if you are living in a third country and have legal residency there, you will be able to apply for your visa at the Spanish consulate of the third country. 2.

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The autonomous regions of Spain

WEBIs the second largest of the communities in terms of area of land. It is divided into eight provinces which include Almería, Córdoba, Cádiz, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Sevilla. Has four provinces of which Barcelona is the biggest in terms of population. The others include Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.

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Prescription charges in Spain

WEBThe changes are anticipated to reduce public spending on medicines in Spain dispensed by the chemist by 43 million euros with a saving for citizens of up to 5.3 million euros. For example, Procrin which is a drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer should be reduced by 75% from 126,56 euros to 31.05 euros.

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IRPF or Personal Income Tax in Spain

WEBIRPF or personal income tax in Spain is known as Impuesto de Renta sobre las Personas Fisicas or IRPF. Spanish income tax applies to your worldwide income, including: Salaries of over €22,000 from a single employer, with Spanish withholding tax. Self-employment. Rental income of more than €1,000. Interest on savings or investments of over

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IVA in Spain: All you need to know about Spanish VAT

WEBTypes of IVA in Spain. VAT in Spain is called IVA and there are three types of IVA in Spain: Super reduced rate IVA – 4%. Reduced rate IVA – 10%. General rate IVA – 21%. 1. Super reduced rate IVA. This rate is applied to items of a primary and basic need. This includes staple food items such as cheese, milk, beans, fruit and vegetables.

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