Moving to Spain ahead of Partner, help please
 

Hi there, I have just been told that because of my Rheumatoid Arthritis I should give up work for good, I am planning to come to Alicante to live. I am 54. I am planning to RENT long term. My partner will be paying the rent and bills.
The only worry is, He will not be joining me for at least a year or so. I will have money to pay my way but no job.
Will this be a problem. I have been awarded DLA which I understand I can bring with me. I don't know about ESA but if anyone knows the rules then please advise me.
Also, what else do I need to do paperwork wise to ensure all goes smoothly.
Thanks in anticipation of your help
Jan :)

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what about passports for the dogs ?

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Carefully read the "Free Beer" sticky as this is full of information.

Off the top of my head:
Dogs will need all their injections to be up to date, chipped, and passported.
You will need to get yourself an NIE, sign on the padron, sort out private health care, sign on at the health centre. For anything to do with paperwork here I always suggest that you take at least 3 photocopies of all of your documentation such as passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate and passport sized photos. Once you have NIE and padron add these to the photocopy list. Whilst you are at it any visits to officialdom need lots of patience, a good book, and of course the kitchen sink.

Good luck

Rosemary

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Use a GOOD estate agent who will be able to help you. They are not all crooks, but IMHO most of the British ones are worse than useless.

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Before moving to Spain with my partner last year, several years ago I moved to Teneriffe with the kids ahead of my then husband who remaind in the UK to finish working while I looked for work in Teneriffe, having done that I learned one very valuable lesson and although I am not saying it will happen all I am saying is that it does happen and I am not alone in having this happen.

Sometime a relationship does not survive the time apart for what ever reason, I know I can hear you it will not happen to me but please if you are going have at least some independent money to survive on and maybe rent a fully furnished property so you do not need to buy little bits to make it home, just in case you have to go back quickly, make sure that any pets you bring out can also return at VERY SHORT notice. Before I am accused of bringing doom and gloom I had been married 16years with him 18 years, had 2 young children and a dream that I thought was for both of us, as it turned out I was wrong and it cost me a marriage, if I can advise anyone to prevent it happening to someone else then job done. Take a good look at your relationship and although the move maybe your dream, check that it is there's as well as the distance can make outside influences a little bit more accessible, the internet will make it easy for you to keep in touch but it also opens many other doors.

Do plenty of recon work so you know where you want to live, as you have a disability you will have to take notice of bus/train availability and how often they run, how close major shops are like Mercardona, supersol etc and also what amount of social life there is, you may not be a social bunny but as I found out it gets very lonely very quickly when your isolated so even if you have a ladies group close will be of some comfort and help as many will have had to deal with the paperwork here before you. when looking for a place both of you come out as then it is a joint home and gives them something to aim for and time, make the time realistic for them to move over,no use you being her for 4 years and then supporting you any relationship is worth more than that. Many do have partners that work for periods of time away might be worth asking jojo as her other half works part of the year in the UK.

My experience was a bad one of being apart and many handle it well, but it is better to know that sometimes it is not as easy as we think it should be.

As you have Arthritis check that the climate is conducive to the condition a friend of mine moved in land but it aggravated her condition, 12 months later had to move closer to the coast and now 12 months on she has moved onto the coast as it is warmer and the heat is better for her particular problem.

Good look with the adventure, it will be challenging, happy, sad but most of all enjoy the experience but never be afraid to go back if it does not work out, you have not failed all you have found out that now was not the right time.

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I agree with Jay.

We found it very stressful moving to Spain and I would not like to have done it solo.

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What DOGS?

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There has been another thread running regarding flats in a couple of towns and she mentions her dogs. http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=722485

Rosemary

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Then why don't people reply to that thread or admin move these replies:confused:
Doris,
Look at DWP site for all info you need re exporting benefits.
You are entitled to claim certain benefits for certain periods without having to change any of your entitlement.
I think you should do a temporary stay here, that way you will still get all your UK benefits and you can see if your RA is better and check out locations.
Do not make the mistake of thinking that a possible improvement in your physical health will negate a detioration in your emotional health.
My advice is to think long and hard, give it a trial first before you go contacting DWP DLA.

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Because she has sensibly started a new thread with new questions.

Rosemary

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sorry if i have caused a fuss Rosemary, but I believe the second posting is just a rehash of the original with some small changes.
and you know how touchy people are about dogs round here.

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gees newbies don't get it easy here do they, can't do right for doing wrong. We were all new to forums once, maybe the lady thought she could word it better or wanted to ask new things and thought best in new thread. Does it really matter anyway.

Doris, I too would recommend trying to do a short stay first before you follow it up with changing anything. You need to be sure it will make the difference to YOUR health that you believe it will. Good luck with your plans and research.

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Sort of off topic, it sound like the partner will be " de Rodriguez."

Is there an English phrase that means the same?

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De Rodriguez,,, what on earth is that :o

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No one has given the newbie a hard time. I was not the only one confused about dogs in this thread.
Grow up.