moving to the canary islands
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moving to the canary islands
Ive been thinking of moving abroad for a while now and think its finally time to make it happen,but i havent got a clue where to start, i have 2 children that would be moving with me so how would we go about schooling and do i have to pay? Also how does money work in spain, is there such thing as help with rent? Tax credits? Etc....And how do i stand with health care?
And do i need to apply for visa?
also my mom and dad are moving to so can my dad still recieve his state pension?
Any info welcome, thank you
And do i need to apply for visa?
also my mom and dad are moving to so can my dad still recieve his state pension?
Any info welcome, thank you
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Re: moving to the canary islands
Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
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Re: moving to the canary islands
Ive been thinking of moving abroad for a while now and think its finally time to make it happen,but i havent got a clue where to start, i have 2 children that would be moving with me so how would we go about schooling and do i have to pay? Also how does money work in spain, is there such thing as help with rent? Tax credits? Etc....And how do i stand with health care?
And do i need to apply for visa?
also my mom and dad are moving to so can my dad still recieve his state pension?
Any info welcome, thank you
And do i need to apply for visa?
also my mom and dad are moving to so can my dad still recieve his state pension?
Any info welcome, thank you
No visas required for EU citizens, and the UK state pension can continue to be paid. As your dad is a UK pensioner, then he and his wife would be eligible for free healthcare, they will just need to get the S1 form from the DWP.
If you do NOT have a job to go to, or have specialised qualificarions that would mean a Spanish employer would employ you over the millions on unemployed Spanish people, and if you do not speak Spanish at least well, preferably fluently, then you are far better off in the UK where there i the benefit net if you have problems.