What do I have to do to make Spain my place of residence (my home)?

If you stay more than 183 days in Spain you will become a tax resident. However, there are some variables to take into account to ensure your residence in Spain.

- Residence certificate

- "Padrón"

-SIP Health card

Each variable changes according to its situation. Below you will have access, how to purchase and what documents and procedures are required for each one.

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A residency certificate ensures you are registered as a resident in Spain. This document is issued at the foreigners' office or at the appropriate national police station, depending on where you live.

It is necessary to bring some documents in order to obtain the certificate, such as:

  • NIE - taxpayer number in spain
  • Form S1 with proof of health insurance
  • Confirmation of payment for residence at the bank
  • The completed residence registration form
  • Passport
  • Proof of income

You will need to demonstrate that you are financially stable. Through the demonstration of bank statements that cover the previous three months and that your monthly income is above 800 euros per individual.

There are several cases:

-If you reside in Spain for work reasons, your employer must provide you with a working life certificate that you have purchased that you are working on the spot.

-If you are retiring, you must provide proof of health insurance if you do not have an employment contract. There are also several health facilities available in Spain that can be an alternative.

Residence certificate

The padrón represents a certificate that allows you to enroll in the SIP (health card) along with other local benefits, such as enrolling your child in a local school, obtaining a bus pass, etc.

To obtain this quarterly certificate, it is necessary to register, this registration can be done in the municipal chamber (ayuntamiento), it will be important to bring some documents, such as:

  • Proof of residence, for example, lease or title deed
  • Passport
  • Residence - if you apply first in your local area
  • The latest water and electricity bill (now requested by some cameras)

After this registration, the certificate lasts for three months. When this period expires, you can go to the respective municipal council, it will be renewed, you only need to bring your passport.

It is advisable to renew the registration in the standard every five years so that you can guarantee that your name is registered.

O Padrón

After going through the residency and standard certification process, it is necessary to apply for the SIP card.

This is a health card that will give you the right to health treatment and discounts on expenses by the national health service in Spain.

To obtain this document it is necessary to make an appointment with the local social security and submit the following documents:

  • Your NIE
  • Passport
  • S1 - if it is retired
  • Padrón
  • TA1 registration form

After the delivery of these documents, you are given a registration number which you can present at a health center and obtain your own SIP card.

SIP (cartão de saúde)

 

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After these three processes, residency certification, the padrón and the SIP card, you will have acquired the necessary documents to live and be a resident in Spain.

 

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