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Living on the Costa
Blanca
Health care:
The vast majority of people in Spain are covered for health treatment under the social security system, though the
more affluent also take up supplementary private health insurance.
When living and working in Spain you will be paying social security contributions to the state and be entitled to free
medical cover, the equivalent to the English NHS. You will be provided with a social security medical card which you
will need to present to doctors and hospitals when necessary.
If you retire to Spain, before your departure from England you will need to obtain an E121 form from the DSS, once
you arrive here, you should then present this document to your nearest social security office and they will issue
you with a social security medical card which will entitle you to free general medical treatment.
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When travelling on holiday to Spain for short periods of time (up to 3 months) you should obtain an E111 form from your
local Post Office, this will cover you for general medical treatment whilst you are away. It is a good idea to inform
your friends and family of this before they come and visit you here in Spain.
Spain now offers excellent standards of medical care, and boasts numerous newly built hospitals, medical centres and
local doctors' surgeries, all with up to date facilities and equipment.
NIE & Residency permits:
Being a UK resident you will need a NIE number (número de identificación de extranjeros, or foreigner's ID number)
before you can purchase a property here in Spain. This number will also allow you to open Bank accounts, buy a car,
find employment etc.
If you are working legally in Spain and paying the corresponding taxes you are no longer required to have a residence
permit (residencia) Residents permits are now only issued to those who are pensioners. As proof of residency you can
either apply every year to the Hacienda for a certificate that lasts a year or apply for a certificate of residency
from your local Police Station (Policía National).
Pets:
It is now possible to bring your pets into Spain. The simplest certification to allow trouble free export and re entry
between European countries is to use the Pets Travel Scheme certificate (Pets Passport) issued by DEFRA (Department
for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). You pet will require Micro chipping, a blood test and various vaccinations
before your journey. Your vet or your local DEFRA department will be able to offer you further advice and information.
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