mogsmum

hi

hope you all had a good weekend. I know there is a thread, but to be honest but confused

I will have my NHS Pension -
2 Years funds
Own own House
Potential income from some sort letting

What do we show officialdom to be legal - will only come over if legal. also what is deemed sufficient out of interest just found this

http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-...ts-translation

I think - you will tell me if i am wrong LOL - UK will cover for 1st 2 years? We will then either take our private cover or the official one - question - can you have either or?
Plus
Any pointers to any current documents covering moving to spain

Thanks
Sunny Sussex
MM

lynnxa

you should get an S1 (each) from the UK - that covers you for healthcare here for up to 2 years, so that's that covered

as to how much income is enough? there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer to that (yet?)

I believe property ownership is taken into account

from another thread:

the state pension is something in the region of 630 € a month

the social assistance threshold I think is about 430 € a month

mogsmum

Sorry nice but dim tim here

Are you saying that to be able to claim SA you need to have income of 430euro per month

TA

lynnxa

no - current residents of Spain with an income of less than 430 € a month can ask for social assistance

the point I was making is that that is possibly the absolute minimum that you would need to show, per person

mogsmum

thanks we are ok then hopefully

How on earth would that work for someone setting up a small business, as you would not know what your income was. Presumably if you have a NHS cover for first 2 years and bank funds. Seems a bit haphazard though -

lynnxa

it's based on whatever income you have at the point of registering - which you are expected to do at or before the 90 day mark

tommy.irene

I am wanting to know what you mean about 2 years cover. For what if your a pensioner who lives here..

lynnxa

you only get full, long term cover if you have a STATE pension

the NHS pension isn't the same - they would get an S1 - but for cover of up to about 2 years

Pocaloca

Poor Lynnxa, you have the patience of a saint!

Everything known about the new rules is there for all to see on the British Embassy website, and they have translated the Spanish rules into English. Everything else is just speculation and hearsay!

New residency requirements

lynnxa

I'm procrastinating about writing a maths lesson atm - I know that if I leave the laptop & head for the garden with a book it won't get done at all

I just can't resist looking in while the laptop is on my lap

eta - I got all excited there & clicked the link - I thought maybe the FCO had proper info at last............ it seems not

mogsmum

yes it is on the web site hence my edited post above, however what is deemed as amount of proof of income is not, and many people say that this is not updated. Yes Lynaxa is patient, i asked the question and she very kindly answered me.

I think lynaxa has answered this - I am retiring early and not on state pension

Pocaloca

Sorry, I saw your link after I'd posted mine and tried to delete it, but it didn't go away.

It seems that different provinces and regions are applying different criteria for proof of income before issuing the residency certificates because they are still waiting for the Spanish government to issue clear guidelines (which knowing the Spanish government could take some time .... )

mogsmum

Hi

Sounds like fun then, also what is one persons reasonable levels is not another.
Still we are not planning to move untill end of 2013, so hopefully by then !!!!

MaryJones

A new healthcare law has been introduced changing the Spanish healthcare system away from being strictly contributions-based. What does this mean exactly, and how will it affect you?
People who were registered as Spanish residents prior to 24th April 2012 and do not have entitlement to state healthcare paid for by the UK, (e.g. as a UK state pensioner) may now find they can register for the national health service in Spain as residents. If you think this may apply to you, then speak with your local INSS office to check your entitlement. Your local office can be found at www.segsocial.es. If you have not yet applied for your residencia
in Spain, you may find that more rigorous conditions are now applied at the time of making your application, such as providing proof of entitlement to healthcare in Spain. If you are in receipt of a UK state pension your S1 form issued from the International Pension Centre should be sufficient to fulfil this requirement. UK state pensioners should contact the
International Pension Centre on 0044-191-218-7777 to request an S1.


Those who do not have access to Spanish state-run healthcare by any other means should shortly be able to pay into a nation-wide Convenio Especial (Special Agreement). Contact your local health authority for further information, including how to register. Further information on access to healthcare in Spain can be found at http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/healthcare

British Consulate newsletter, cut and pasted from a facebook page

mogsmum

thank you so much for this v helpfull