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Brexit and moving to Estepona

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:40pm
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CrazyCatMum

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Hi I’m 57 and my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly last month. My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I have migraine and the heat helps so I want to move to Estepona next year. I know it’s too soon this year to make life altering decisions.

My question is basically is it still possible after Brexit and if it is how much harder is it going to be to get residency. 

I know I have lots to learn about moving eg health insurance, property prices and how much you need per month to live on but I wanted to know if it was still possible to move here.

Thank you. Mandy

Cazmac22

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:46am

Cazmac22

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Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:46am

Hi Mandy,

I’m so sorry for your loss, and sending condolences.

If you decide to move it can still be done. You will find a lot of information on CAB Spain website. I think it’s called a “non lucrative visa” and you will need to apply at the nearest Spanish Consulate to you in U.K.. It’s necessary to prove x amount of money in the bank and a monthly income.  The documents you provide will have to be translated into Spanish and you will need private health care.

I’m sure someone put a step by step guide of how they did it on one of these forums. Maybe Alex could help you find it?  Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

clifton1971

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:38am

clifton1971

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Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:38am

Hi Mandy

This website explains the process for you

https://www.immigrationspain.es/en/non-lucrative-residence-visa/

Good Luck

Nigel


Samlouisa

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:24am

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:24am

CrazyCatMum wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:40pm:

Hi I’m 57 and my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly last month. My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I have migraine and the heat helps so I want to move to Estepona next year. I know it’s too soon this year to make life altering decisions.

My question is basically is it still possible after Brexit and if it is how much harder is it going to be to get residency. 
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I know I have lots to learn about moving eg health insurance, property prices and how much you need per month to live on but I wanted to know if it was still possible to move here.

Thank you. Mandy

Hi Mandy, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I also have moved across recently after losing my husband. I did take an extra year of research before moving across and this did give me time to find some peace. For a bereaved person moving across might take two years to get to Spain rather than a year as more time is needed to adjust. I took two years longer than normal but I am now here in Los Alcazares and it is still possible.

Passing on all the luck, prayer and love in the world to you.

CrazyCatMum

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:55pm

CrazyCatMum

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:55pm

Samlouisa wrote on Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:24am:

Hi Mandy, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I also have moved across recently after losing my husband. I did take an extra year of research before moving across and this did give me time to find some peace. For a bereaved person moving across might take two years to get to Spain rather than a year...

... as more time is needed to adjust. I took two years longer than normal but I am now here in Los Alcazares and it is still possible.

Passing on all the luck, prayer and love in the world to you.

Thank you so much for replying. I know it’s the wrong time to to make plans but like you in the next year or two when I have fully researched everything I would love to put my plan into action. Just seen the private message facility. I don’t know how to do this as my brain is too full of grief to work properly. Please can you send me a private message as I would love to hear about your move. I feel so lost and alone and I really need to talk to someone who was in my shoes and made the move. Thank you Mandy x

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KAHAWA

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:43pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:43pm

Unfortunately it is exceptionally difficult for Brits to move to (or to continue to live) in Spain since 1st January 2021. There are thousands living here who stayed "under the radar" as they say, by not registering for tax, nor registering on the Padrone. Now things have changed and if application for residency has not been submitted before the 31st December 2020, these folk will have to leave; next time they travel to UK they will need either a NLV (non lucrative visa) to return which has a considerable number of requirements, or a Golden Visa which requires a 500,000 euro property investment. Sadly, for a lot of people, there are tears ahead. A NLV means you cannot take up employment and must show substantial annual income from a source outside Spain.

CrazyCatMum

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:59pm

CrazyCatMum

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:59pm

KAHAWA wrote on Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:43pm:

Unfortunately it is exceptionally difficult for Brits to move to (or to continue to live) in Spain since 1st January 2021. There are thousands living here who stayed "under the radar" as they say, by not registering for tax, nor registering on the Padrone. Now things have changed and if applicati...

...on for residency has not been submitted before the 31st December 2020, these folk will have to leave; next time they travel to UK they will need either a NLV (non lucrative visa) to return which has a considerable number of requirements, or a Golden Visa which requires a 500,000 euro property investment. Sadly, for a lot of people, there are tears ahead. A NLV means you cannot take up employment and must show substantial annual income from a source outside Spain.

Very helpful. Thank you

Samlouisa

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:15pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:15pm

CrazyCatMum wrote on Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:59pm:

Very helpful. Thank you

Hi I shall send a private chat tomorrow 

Gesther

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:33pm

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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:33pm

Age concern Estepona are very helpful too and loads of information . Really do get in touch xx

CrazyCatMum

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 5:51pm

CrazyCatMum

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Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 5:51pm

Samlouisa wrote on Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:15pm:

Hi I shall send a private chat tomorrow 

Hi did you send me a private chat. I’m new to this so don’t know how to access a private chat. It would be great to chat to you. Thank you.

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