Yes, a long post! I have found this forum really useful in getting myself established over here. However, from extensive research within this forum and external sources, I cannot find documented, a complete (as close can be!) process and the recommended sequentional order of activities involved in becoming resident. Yes, I could have paid a third party to process, but where is the fun in that? I have captured some information from my experiences and based on my scenario. I hope others may find this useful.
1. NIE (Numero de Identification de Extranjeros)
During property purchase, lawyer obtained NIE on my behalf and provided me with the original NIE certificate. It is processed in a similar way to Residencia application, being appointment and payment. The NIE reference is valid for lifetime. However, the NIE certificate is only valid for three months. In my experience, the only establishment that requested a valid certificate was when applying for Healthcard. Although a friend completed the process with expired NIE.
2. Empadronamiento
This is the official register of where you live.
Address: Ajuntament de Pollença, Carrer del Calvari 2, Pollenca OR Carrer del Metge Llopis, 1, Puerto de Pollensa.
Preparation: download and complete form Sol-licitud dínscripcio en la padro municpal d´habitants de Pollenca´.
Payment: 3.15 Euros.
Validity: 3 months.
Required: Passport, NIE, possibly (I cannot remember!) IBI statement (ordre de domiciliació bancària).
IBI or “Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles” is a municipal property tax.
Presented with Empadron certificate.
3. Travel certificate
The travel certificate is used in conjunction with the residencia card to obtain discounted ferry and
flights.
Address: Ajuntament de Pollença (as above)
Payment: 1.00 Euro.
Validity: 6 months.
Required: NIE certificate
4. Social Security
TGSS (Tesoreria general de la seguridad social)
Address: Instituto Nacional De La Seguridad Social
Carrer Gabriel Buades, 13-15, Inca
Preparation: download and complete form ModeloTA1 for full employment.
Original and copies of NIE, Empadronment
Payment: No fee.
Presented with TGSS certificate stating social security number.
Info: Basic pay for admin role is approximately 600 euros (net) for 20hrs part-time and 1200 euros (net) for 40hrs full time.
Getting a job, although nose turned up at this, it really does help with the residencia process!
5. Healthcard (Tarjeta Sanitaria)
Most convenient for Pollenca:
PAC Centre
Centre de Salut Pollença
Carrer del Bisbe Desbach, Pollença
Requirements: Passport photo (standard UK size acceptable), NIE (ensure within 3 months validity), TGSS certificate, work contract. No fee. Passport photo booths in Palma Intermodal station. Also photos can be processed in local Micer studio.
6. Residencia
Address: Oficina d'Estrangeria, Calle Felicià Fuster, 7, Palma.
Summer hours 18th June – 14th Sept 08.00-14.30.
Preparation: It is necessary to schedule an appointment to submit an application at the immigration office. (Cita Previa de Extranjería)
https://sede.administracionespublica...lus/index.html
Select from dropdown menu, Iles Balears, and CNP-Certificados UE.
Enter NIE, surname and first name.
You may not always see Palma office in the dropdown selection (just Ibiza!).
They release appointments around 09:30, although my experience was at 11:00, with the appointment scheduled for 3 weeks time.
Download and complete Tasa modelo 790 Código 012.
Select: Certificado de registro de residente comunitario o Tarjeta de residencia de familiar de un ciudadano de la Unión.
Take this TASA form to a bank and pay 10.71 residencia fee. Bank will process your payment and present you with stamped receipts, 1 copy for immigration office, 1 personal copy.
Download and complete EX18 form Solicitud de inscripción en el Registro Central de Extranjeros_Residencia ciudadano de la UE.
Recommended requirements: NIE certificate (not required in date), TGSS certificate (your employment confirmed and that contributions are being paid, therefore you have sufficient healthcare). If you have Private healthcare cover, you may be asked to provide bank statement for last quarter, showing the regular payments for this benefit.
If you have dependents, you will be asked for birth certificates and marriage certificate to be professionally translated and certified, via a sworn translator.
Internet search for Spanish sworn translators for the Balearic Islands. Approx. cost is 60 Euros for marriage cert translation.
Actual requirements: TASA 790, EX18, Passport and 1 copy of Passport.
Payment: 10.71 Euros.
Presented: Flimsy green paper credit card sized residencia card. Not allowed to laminate! This card does not expire, however, after the initial 5 years, you are required to re-apply. Once you have re-applied, no further action is required, unless due to address change, for example. Although the above initially reads complex, on reflection, for my scenario, it really is not that bad at all! I went prepared with way too much paperwork, numerious copies of eveything! The residencia official was amused, but my learnings in Spanish buracracy, be prepared!
7. Transport pass (Targeta Intermodal)
Discount on bus, train and metro. Not valid on EMT in Palma or on the train to Sóller.
Download FORMULARIO DE SOLICITUD DE LA TARJETA INTERMODAL.
More information search, TIB Intermodal.
Recommended office; Palma Intermodal Station, as they will actually take your photograph for use on the pass. Otherwise, you will need to provide a Passport photograph.
Fee 3 euros.
Top up cards in ticket machine at the station, but also can be done on bus.
8. Driving licence exchange
This is my next task, but no rush! Time frame for completion vary on certain transport categories that your licence may or may not show.
For now, it´s time to relax, breathe and enjoy my newly appointed residency!
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