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Forum: Spain
Apr 10th 2025, 2:11 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,822
Posted By bobd22

Re: Days in Spain for Permanent Residency (EU citizen)

Doesnt require a TIE but if living full time in Spain requires the EU green card which we commonly referred to as residencia , that comes in temporary and permanent versions.
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2025, 10:37 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,822
Posted By bobd22

Re: Days in Spain for Permanent Residency (EU citizen)

It is something that is coming up for both me and wife all be it we are UK under withdrawal agreement. It isn't something I have personal knowledge of but pre Brexit I know a few people who renewed...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2025, 2:28 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Thanks i wasnt aware of that i will have to look through the paperwork again. I read on one of the beacon sites that DGT3 system is switched on now but not fully operational at this time but will be...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2025, 11:27 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

How are you checking that it is connecting
Forum: Spain
Apr 5th 2025, 5:00 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By bobd22

Re: Campervan rental and sites to park

I believe quite a lot were moved on recently between Nerja and Motril. They just turn up and park up usually taking up two spaces plus another space when they get their table and chairs out etc. My...
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2025, 8:11 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Yes I don't think they transmit the location signal straight away so the light can be turned on for as you say 100 seconds before it sends information via the esim
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2025, 2:48 am
Replies: 12
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Views: 2,462
Posted By bobd22

Re: VPN

If you are talking about a VPN just for stays in Spain rather than for full time use? I can recommend Whenaway .You can purchase either a weekly pass or a one month pass without having any ongoing...
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2025, 2:25 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

I don't get your point ? Yes I followed the instructions .put the batteries in correctly , turned it on by pressing the button to ensure it illuminated , it did so was working . There is though no...
Forum: Spain
Apr 1st 2025, 8:51 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

I am not aware of any test mode . When i got mine i did briefly turn it on to confirm it did light up but as for knowing if it transmitted my location? I presume it did as the light lit up but...
Forum: Spain
Apr 1st 2025, 2:13 am
Replies: 34
Views: 7,049
Posted By bobd22

Re: Bin Charges To Set To Soar Throughout Spain In 2025

we have always had a quarterly bill from the village ayuntamiento for Basura , water and i think sewage ? It gives the charge for each part separately, the basura one has gone up in last few months....
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2025, 11:03 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

I believe from what i have read that being battery only is part of the DGT V16 specifications. As far as i am aware non of the DGT approved beacons have any form of external power support such as...
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2025, 2:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By bobd22

Re: Moving to Yecla

Would the UK passport make any difference given it's NIE number not residency. The NIE is for life and i have renewed my passport a number of times but that makes no difference to my NIE.
Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2025, 9:21 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 9,337
Posted By bobd22

Re: If the ATM swallows your card

I thought Apple would have NFC but only using Android phones myself I wasn't sure. Way better than using a card to pay.
Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2025, 12:25 am
Replies: 78
Views: 9,337
Posted By bobd22

Re: If the ATM swallows your card

My card was stolen while i was paying at supermarket it was a planned deception theft Team if 4 two behind me in queue and 2 other side of pay point . Two other side watch for pin then 2 in queue...
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 9:18 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 9,337
Posted By bobd22

Re: If the ATM swallows your card

To use your phone to make payments or withdraw money at an ATM the phone must have what they call NFC (Near Field Communication) and that must be enabled in the settings. I find it very useful and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 7:40 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 9,337
Posted By bobd22

Re: If the ATM swallows your card

Cajamar have this I think most of not all will these days as that is how you use a phone to withdraw money from an ATM.
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 6:43 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

All I wanted was to ensure should I be stopped what I had was on the DGT list . I have it in the car job done for me ..
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 6:20 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Before I bought while checking them out I noticed they Netun had one that said it was connected for location but that was via an app and Bluetooth, I wasn't sure that would be compliment with the...
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 12:12 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Yes just about all new cars come with the inflation kit and if you want a spare wheel you pay for it.
Forum: Spain
Mar 27th 2025, 12:10 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

You can check if it is on the DGT list of approved ones. How one checks for the e sim without taking the thing apart is the issue. The one i got came with all the paperwork certifications and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 26th 2025, 9:28 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

My personal view is if a brand is important then go for that . Main thing is get one that is on the authorised DGT list and one that is location connected and not just light only. As for...
Forum: Spain
Mar 26th 2025, 9:20 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

The ITV was just a thought to be honest as I have never been through an ITV myself. It would seem from both mine and your experience that it's unlikely we will be checked at roadside, having said...
Forum: Spain
Mar 26th 2025, 3:32 am
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Because the two different types of emergency beacon connected and flash only have a different serial code printed on the device. So police or Guardia ask to see your emergency beacon and check the...
Forum: Spain
Mar 25th 2025, 10:28 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

Yes it is easy to be caught out and traders are obviously discounting the old light only beacon to get rid as useless after January the 1st. As you say price is generally a good indicator but if...
Forum: Spain
Mar 24th 2025, 10:38 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 30,080
Posted By bobd22

Re: Flashing V16 beacons for the car

No you don't register them. They contain a SIM card that transmits emergency call and your GPS location the SIM is valid for 10 years use free of any extra cost. They basically are identical to the...
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