We would like to move out to Fuengirola in the near future, can anyone tell us where we can get information regarding health cover, and what are the requirements for registering with a GP/Dentist etc?
Grateful for any help
Many thanks
Jean & Chris
We would like to move out to Fuengirola in the near future, can anyone tell us where we can get information regarding health cover, and what are the requirements for registering with a GP/Dentist etc?
Grateful for any help
Many thanks
Jean & Chris
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:46pm
JeanGenie wrote on Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:19pm:
We would like to move out to Fuengirola in the near future, can anyone tell us where we can get information regarding health cover, and what are the requirements for registering with a GP/Dentist etc?
Grateful for any help
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Many thanks
Jean & Chris
An important question regarding healthcare, Are either of you of retirement age and drawing UK state pension?
Steve
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:09am
tebo53 wrote on Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:46pm:
An important question regarding healthcare, Are either of you of retirement age and drawing UK state pension?
Steve
Good morning Steve,
We are both retired and drawing our pension. We hope to come to Fuengirola shortly for two weeks in order to get all our questions answered, just not sure who we need to go to, to do this.
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:22pm
JeanGenie wrote on Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:09am:
Good morning Steve,
We are both retired and drawing our pension. We hope to come to Fuengirola shortly for two weeks in order to get all our questions answered, just not sure who we need to go to, to do this.
Hi Jean,
If you intend on moving to Spain permanently you can transfer your healthcare cover over to the Spanish healthcare system via the S1 healthcare scheme which is paid for by the UK government. You can get all your prescriptions etc from your new assigned doctor at the local healthcare centre. There are now to be dentist surgery within the local health centre.
To be able to move to Spain permanently you will need to apply for a visa. Retired people usually apply for the non lucrative visa (NLV)
You will need to prove that you have an income of around 28,800 euros plus 7,000 for the second person so between you you would need to have an income of around 34,000 euros. You will need to prove that you have your healthcare cover too....
You will need to apply for the NLV through the nearest Spanish consulate either London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Here is a link to more information:
https://www.ageinspain.org/post/non-lucrative-visa-nlv-guide
Hope I've helped you somewhat.
Steve
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:53pm
tebo53 wrote on Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:22pm:
Hi Jean,
If you intend on moving to Spain permanently you can transfer your healthcare cover over to the Spanish healthcare system via the S1 healthcare scheme which is paid for by the UK government. You can get all your prescriptions etc from your new assigned doctor at the local healthcare centre. There...
Read more...
... are now to be dentist surgery within the local health centre.
To be able to move to Spain permanently you will need to apply for a visa. Retired people usually apply for the non lucrative visa (NLV)
You will need to prove that you have an income of around 28,800 euros plus 7,000 for the second person so between you you would need to have an income of around 34,000 euros. You will need to prove that you have your healthcare cover too....
You will need to apply for the NLV through the nearest Spanish consulate either London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Here is a link to more information:
https://www.ageinspain.org/post/non-lucrative-visa-nlv-guide
Hope I've helped you somewhat.
Steve
Many thanks Steve, you have helped a great deal.
Regards
Jean & Chris.
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Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:42pm
tebo53 wrote on Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:22pm:
Hi Jean,
If you intend on moving to Spain permanently you can transfer your healthcare cover over to the Spanish healthcare system via the S1 healthcare scheme which is paid for by the UK government. You can get all your prescriptions etc from your new assigned doctor at the local healthcare centre. There...
Read more...
... are now to be dentist surgery within the local health centre.
To be able to move to Spain permanently you will need to apply for a visa. Retired people usually apply for the non lucrative visa (NLV)
You will need to prove that you have an income of around 28,800 euros plus 7,000 for the second person so between you you would need to have an income of around 34,000 euros. You will need to prove that you have your healthcare cover too....
You will need to apply for the NLV through the nearest Spanish consulate either London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Here is a link to more information:
https://www.ageinspain.org/post/non-lucrative-visa-nlv-guide
Hope I've helped you somewhat.
Steve
Good evening Steve
I forgot to mention earlier that Chris is in the process of applying for an Irish passport (Irish mother) therefore that would negate the need for a visa wouldn't it? However, can one apply for an NLV while in the UK or does the application have to be made when living in Spain?
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:15am
JeanGenie wrote on Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:42pm:
Good evening Steve
I forgot to mention earlier that Chris is in the process of applying for an Irish passport (Irish mother) therefore that would negate the need for a visa wouldn't it? However, can one apply for an NLV while in the UK or does the application have to be made when living in Spain?...
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Hi Jean,
If your husband can get an Irish passport it would be great as he would not have to get the NLV and you could automatically join him in Spain as his spouse. However during the first 90 days of arrival in Spain you would need to register your presence at the National Police station and prove that you have an income and healthcare.
Here is a link that explains everything if you have an Irish passport:
If you are applying for the NLV you have to apply while you are still living in the UK. You will need to attend interviews at the UK Spanish consulate which is nearest to where you live, either London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Applying from Spain is not acceptable.
Steve
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:47am
tebo53 wrote on Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:15am:
Hi Jean,
If your husband can get an Irish passport it would be great as he would not have to get the NLV and you could automatically join him in Spain as his spouse. However during the first 90 days of arrival in Spain you would need to register your presence at the National Police station and prove that ...
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...you have an income and healthcare.
Here is a link that explains everything if you have an Irish passport:
If you are applying for the NLV you have to apply while you are still living in the UK. You will need to attend interviews at the UK Spanish consulate which is nearest to where you live, either London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Applying from Spain is not acceptable.
Steve
Thank you Steve,your replies have been really helpful, I think after reading your replies this might not be as painful as we thought.
Do you live in Fuengirola?
Kind regards
Jean
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:57am
JeanGenie wrote on Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:47am:
Thank you Steve,your replies have been really helpful, I think after reading your replies this might not be as painful as we thought.
Do you live in Fuengirola?
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Kind regards
Jean
Hi Jean,
I have lived in Benidorm for over 10 years. We moved here after taking early retirement and have (and still) enjoying every day.
Steve
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:45pm
tebo53 wrote on Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:57am:
Hi Jean,
I have lived in Benidorm for over 10 years. We moved here after taking early retirement and have (and still) enjoying every day.
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Steve
Thank you Steve, so pleased you are still enjoying Spain, will be in touch again as soon as I have more questions, or anything to tell you.!!!!
Kind regards
Jean
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