Living in Spain

Residency Certificate

Information about the new Residency certificate – June 2007

Is there a new residency form?

Yes, the old one will not be accepted. Make sure that you use the correct form or you might find yourself waiting in the long queue only to be turned away to complete the new form.

Do you need to provide photos for the new residency?

No, photos are no longer required

Do you need to be finger printed?

No, you will no longer need to be finger printed

Does the residency expire like the old one did?

It is a permanent residency certificate that does not expire

Will you get it issued to you on the same day?

Yes, your information will be entered on the computer system and it will be printed out on the same day

Will any original documents need to be kept when submitting?

No, the original passport, NIE and Empadronamiento is needed to verify but only copies will be kept by the authorities

What does the certificate look like and what kind of information will be on it?

It will be a sheet of paper, listing your full name, address, parents names etc…. It has no photo

Can you use this as a form of identification?

Yes, but you need to carry a photo identification such as your passport

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Cost Of Living

High-standard, low-cost.

The cost of living in Spain is substantially lower than in the UK.

Typical prices for everyday items:

• 12 Medium Eggs 54p
• Large sliced loaf 40p
• Butter 250g 58p
• Low Fat spread 44p
• 1 Lt Olive oil £1.80p
• 1 Lt Semi Skimmed milk 30p
• Pack 4 yoghurts 33p
• Bottle water 5 Lts 27p
• 1 Lt Orange juice 40p
• 1 can of Cola 10p
• 1 bottle of ‘Pils’ lager 13p
• 1 bottle of Rioja Comportillo Cosecha £1.60p
• 1 bottle Rose wine “L” Antigon Valencia 52p
• 1 bottle of Cava ‘Spanish champagne’ £1.06p
• 1 bottle of Vodka £2.40p
• 1 bottle of Gin £2.17p
• Steinberg beer pack of 6 £1.99p (25p each)
• Large Fresh prawn (1/2 kg) approx 40 £2.06p
• Large fresh sardines l kg £1.01p
• Lemons 1 kg 62p
• Romana Lettuce 51p
• Tomatoes 1 kg 54p
• French Brie 200g 66p
• Ground Coffee 250g 48p
• Bacon 200g 68p
• Cornflakes 500g 75p

Prices from a major international supermarket – March 2006

Litre of unleaded petrol 65p
Litre of Diesel 61p

Menu Del Dia - 3 couse meal with wine - approx £10 for 2 persons - widely available.

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