Removals To Spain

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With our registered removal companies you can move to anywhere within Spain. Our removal companies can cater for any load size, from a single box collected from your door to a large family home removal, including a comprehensive packing and unpacking service.

Weekly removal services are available to and from this popular British destination, so you can feel safe in the mind that experienced movers are looking after every detail of your life changing move to Spain.

Due to the frequency of the services to and from Spain, companies can be extremely flexible in the service they offer. The companies we recommend will be able to work with you to tailor a unique plan for your removal to Spain, before effectively putting it into action; ensure your removal runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Services provided include:

• Full and Part Loads
• Full or Partial Packing Service
• Secure Possession Storage

Areas covered include:

Our partners services cover all the regions of Spain. If the area you are looking for is not mentioned then don't panic - we'll find someone who can provide a service to any area you wish!

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Living in Spain

If you're moving from the UK and are British, you have every right to live and work in Spain, courtesy of the UK's EU membership. However, to work in Spain, you will need to register for a Social Security number. Obtaining a social security number also entitles you to medical care. To obtain a number, go to your local social security office on arrival in Spain.

You will also need to obtain an NIE number. A form for this can be obtained from a local National Police station or download the form here.

If you're retiring to Spain, remember to tell the UK Pension Service, so that they can send the payments to the correct place.

Healthcare in Spain

The standard of health in Spain is generally excellent, with a mixture of both state provided and private health care providers. The Spanish system is based on social security contributions, meaning that you'll normally only receive state care if you've made some contributions to the Spain system. You will receive care though if you're in receipt of a UK pension, you spend less that 3 months in Spain when you've therefore covered under the European HEalth Insurance Card. Other instances can be found on the FCO website.

Cars & Driving in Spain

If you are a UK national, you can take your car to Spain, but you cannot use it for more than 6 months in a year. If you are a resident in Spain and want to import your vehicle, you need to register it with the your local authority in Spain, who will then give you permission to drive your car in Spain with foreign plates.

When driving a foreign plated car, you will need to carry with you your passport and driving licence. You will need two red warning triangles and a reflective jacket in case of breakdown.The triangles must be placedin front and behind the broken down vehicle. The high-vis jacket must be kept inside the car so that it can be put on before getting out of the car. You also need a spare set of bulbs, valid insurance and all vehicle documents related to the car. Children under 12 are not allowed in the front seats. If you wear prescription glasses, you must carry a spare pair in the car with you.

The use of mobile phones will driving is banned even at the side of the road.

Banking in Spain

Banks are generally open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

To open a bank account as a resident in Spain, you only have to show your resident ID and you can then open a 'cuenta para residentes' account. As a non-resident, to open a cuenta para no residentes' account, you have two options: the first is to go to tyour nearest police station and ask for a non-resident certificate (you will need your passport & a photocopy to apply) or the second option is to go to the bank with your passport where they will apply for your non-resident certificate. They will make a charge for this and your account will not be opened until the certificate arrives.

Most banks will charge for the maintenance of a bank account.

Education in Spain

Schooling in Spain is compulsory for children of 6 years and over. Prior to this, pre-school education is available for children from 3 to 5 years, and it is free, but not compulsory.

Primary education covers the ages of 6 to 12, followed by 4 years of secondary education. If childern want to gain the baccalaureate they will study for a further two years. To enter a Spanish university, students must sit an entrance exam.

Primary school hours are generally from 9am to 12:30pn and then 3:30pm to 5pm or full time classes from 9am to 2pm except during June and September where shools are open for the mornings only from 9am to 1pm.

Holidays are similar to those for UK schools, but with longer summer holidays. There are no half term holidays, but often long weekends for various religious days.

Telephone in Spain

There are at least 7 national telephone providers of fixed lines in Spain, with Telefonica dominating the market.

As with the UK, there are many different packages available, and the best one for you will depend on how often, where and when you call.

To have a telephone installed or reconnected, you must visit the local Telefónica office. Take along your passport or residence card (residencia), proof of your address and a copy of your property deed (escritura) or rental contract. If you're renting and don't have a residence permit (residencia) you must pay a deposit of around 200 Euros.

Broadband Internet access is available widely in Spain with many remore areas being connected wirelessly without landlines. The cost of ADSL broadband is around 40 Euros per month. See Broadband Spain for more information.

Spain Facts

• Spain had a large empire in the the 16th century, stretching from Europe to the Americas
• Subsequent failure to embrace the industrial and mercantile revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France and Germany in economic terms in the 17th century.
• Spain covers an area of 504,782 sq km
• Spain has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters
• The highest point in Spain is Pico De Teide on the island of Tenerife
• Spain's population as of 2008 was 40,500,000
• Average life expectancy in Spain is 76.6 years for men, and 83.5 for women
• The main religion in Spain is Roman Catholicism with 94% professing an alleigance to the Pope
• The Spanish economy grew every year from 1994 to 2008 before entering a recession that started in the third quarter of 2008
• Spain's GDP in 2008 was $1.4 trillion, with the per capita GDP being $36,500 in the same year