La Diputación de Alicante ha concedido una subvención de 2.475 € a la Concejalía de Residentes Internacionales del Ayuntamiento de Albatera destinada al curso de español para extranjeros.
Lolibel Berná, concejala de Extranjeros, acudió junto a la concejala de Turismo, Amparo Pérez, al encuentro provincial de ayuntamientos bajo el título ‘Sumando en la provincia. Los residentes internacionales’ inaugurado por el diputado de Cooperación, Residentes Internacionales y Voluntariado, Juan de Dios Navarro.
Según ha comunicado Lolibel Berná, en esta jornada celebrada en el MARQ “se ha hablado sobre cómo sería la situación de los residentes de Reino Unido en España el caso de acuerdo o no respecto al Brexit y la importancia de que estén empadronados todos antes del 31 de enero para que independientemente lo que pase puedan mantener su residencia en España”. Por eso “nos han solicitado a los ayuntamientos que facilitemos la labor de empadronar a todos aquellos que residan en nuestro municipio antes de dicha fecha, por lo que a partir de ahora estos trámites serán más breves”.
Además ha contado con sendas conferencias a cargo de la vicecónsul del Consulado del Reino Unido en Alicante, Sara Munsterhjelm, y del delegado provincial del INE de Alicante, César Garrido, y ha finalizado con una mesa redonda integrada por las trabajadoras sociales Nuria Sala y Marian Bordera, sobre las experiencias positivas en nuestra provincia.
La edil ha señalado que ya se ha reunido con la comunidad de residentes de Reino Unido en nuestra localidad para informarles sobre todo lo tratado en este encuentro provincial, además de indicar que está gestionando la visita en próximas semanas de la vicecónsul a Albatera.
La edil de Turismo, Amparo Pérez, ha presentado el Concurso Fotográfico «Breva Colar» Albatera 2019.
La concejala ha informado que «con motivo de las II Jornadas Gastronómicas de la Breva de Albatera, hemos organizado un concurso de fotografía en el que la breva tiene que ser la gran protagonista, ya sea el paisaje, la hoja, el fruto o cualquier imagen relacionada con la breva». También ha comunicado que «pueden participar todos aquellos que lo deseen, ya sean aficionados o fotógrafos profesionales». Para presentar las obras hay de plazo hasta el día 30 de junio.
Más información y bases en este enlace.
At these events, you will have the opportunity to:
Come along with your specific questions and residency paperwork and you will be able to speak to one of us individually.
BREXPATS IN SPAIN, working closely with other expatriate groups across the EU, will also attend to assist people with legal and financial advice and to update on the current position with their striving to defend the rights of British in Spain.
| Date | Address | Time |
| ALBATERA
2 November |
Hogar del Pensionista
Albatera |
12.00 PM |
| SAN FULGENCIO
6 November |
Centro Social de la Urbanización de la Marina, San Fulgencio | 12.00 PM |
| PILAR DE LA HORADADA
6 November |
Plaza Florida 2, Pinar de Campoverde, Pilar de la Horadada | 4.30 PM |
| ROJALES
7 November |
Social centre in Ciudad Quesada – Calle del Pino, s/n, 03170 Rojales | 11.00 AM |
| HONDON VALLEY
8 November |
Casa de la Cultura de Hondón de los Frailes, Avenue Albeterra, 03689 | 10.00 AM |
| TEULADA
8 November |
Espai La Senieta, Moraira I Oficina de Turismo, Espai La Senieta lower floor |
5.00 PM |
| BENITATXELL
8 November |
Espai l Moli Carrer les Escoles, Benitaxell | 8.00 PM |
| MAZARRON
13 November |
Camposol Centro Social, sector B, Urbanización Camposol, Mazarron | 1.00 PM |
| TORREVIEJA
14 November |
El CDT, Calle de los Lirios, 03184 Torrevieja | 4.00 PM |
| ORIHUELA COSTA
15 November |
Salon del Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Oriol s/n, 03189 Orihuela Costa | 10.30 AM |
| SAN MIGUEL
15 November |
Centro Deportivo Cultural la Filipinas, Calle Lanjaron Nº31, San Miguel de Salinas | 1.00 PM |
| DENIA
20 November |
Casa de Cultura Plaça Jaume I, 03700 Denia | 12.00 PM |
| ALTEA
20 November |
Centro Cultural de Altea la Vella – Ctra. de Callosa, 37B, 03599 | 5.00 PM |
| CALPE
21 November |
RH Ifach Hotel, Av. Juan Carlos I, s/n, 03710 Calpe | 10.30 AM |
| FINESTRAT
21 November |
Salon de Actos, Casa Cultura – Carrer Fonteta, 14, 03509 Finestrat | 5.00 PM |
| JAVEA
10 December |
Sala Polivalente, Carrer Portal del Clot, Javea | 12.30 PM |
| BENIDORM
18 December |
Camping Villa Mar, Ctra. Albir, km. 0,300, 03503 Benidorm | 11.30 AM |
| JALON VALLEY
18 December |
Edificio Multiusos de Alcalali, Calle Cipreses 1, Alcalali, 03728 | 2.30 PM |
What is it exactly?
“Getting residencia” is when you register as a resident in Spain with the Spanish national police (extranjería or local police station). During the process you will be assigned a NIE (número de identificación extranjero) in other words a foreigner’s ID number. You will also be given a green credit card size certificate that you will need to have on you at all times while in Spain.
If you have an A4 size green residency certificate, you have already registered as a resident. If you registered over 5 years ago, you can ask for permanent residency status. Permanent residents have more secured rights for the future, such as the right to access healthcare (please see here for information).
Do you already have a NIE, but it’s on a white piece of paper?
Sorry to say but you have not registered as a resident. You will need to register as such with the National Police as soon as possible if you are living in Spain.
When do you need to get it?
Spanish law states that you should do it within the first three months of having moved to Spain. If you haven’t done it yet, complete the process as soon as possible.
What do you need to bring?
For EU nationals, it is quite straight forward. You will need to bring proof of healthcare cover ( such an S1 form or confirmation of the convenio especial, or a work contract) and proof of income (e.g. proof of pension). Please go to your nearest extranjería or police office for the complete list of all supporting documents. You can also find this list on the Spanish Ministry of the Interior’s website here (information in Spanish).
Why do you need it?
Apart from it being the law, you will be asked for your NIE anytime you need to carry out official transactions such as registering for healthcare (e.g. S1 form), social security, getting a bank account, or even a bus pass…
And there are even more advantages.
Having residencia secures your healthcare for the future. Did you know that when you have been registered as a resident for at least five years, you can then apply for permanent residency? Once you have that, you will always be covered for healthcare in Spain just like a Spanish resident. Please see residency-based healthcare for more information.
Is being on the padron the same or just as good as being registered as a resident?
No. Being registered as a resident means that you have secured your rights as a resident in Spain. You have registered on a national register.
Being registered on the padron means that you have registered with your local town hall and municipality. This means you have secured your rights to access local services. You have also secured funding for your council so they can provide those services.
You need to register on both.
How do I start?
Please be aware that you will probably need to make an appointment (cita previa) in order to register. In some areas there are month long waiting lists so please start the procedure as soon as possible. You can make an appointment to apply for residency, or to move onto permanent residency here.
Does it seem complicated?
If you are worried about the process you can hire a translator, a gestor or get a Spanish speaker to go along with you. If you live in an area where there are many foreigners or other British nationals the town hall can help you out too.
