Relocation

Relocating to the Costa Blanca

Relocating can be a daunting process, even when you’re moving to the wonderful sunshine in Spain. Not only do you have to deal with the stress of moving, you also face the uncertainty of a new environment, but we are here to help make you feel at easy whilst relocating.

With the help of our fully quallified and experienced staff here at Sunshine-Homes we can now help you with your entire moving process, from leaving one country to moving here to the Alicante-Murcia Region.

Our relocation services include:

• A comprehensive information package about the Costa Blanca and information about the towns and your destination city.
• Personalized neighborhood and area tours.
• Special Needs Analysis, i.e. schools, day care, etc.
• Employment Information Assistance
• Temporary Housing and Rental Assistance

Alicante-Murcia Region is a destination choice for many people moving out here as there are fantastic golf courses and beautiful white beaches not to mention the weather.

Our team of experts on the Costa Blanca have been relocating families for many years,  and can help you and show you around the region, the schools, the beaches, the golf courses, show you where hospitals, doctors, banks and all those important things.

Documentation

 NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero): The immigration service issues this number to you once you obtain residency. This is your identification number in Spain. It is needed in order to file taxes, establish a business, open a bank account (not necessary for foreign accounts), and for almost all other forms you fill out. Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens get issued an NIE.

Residencia

All European citizens that are planning to live in Spain for more than 3 months of the year must obtain a residents certificate (Residencia). This is a green form issued by the National Police. You need a residents certificate if you are going to purchase a house, buy a car or work in ths country.

Padron

A Padron is need to register at health care centers, getting children into schools and also for other matters such as; a Padron enables the town hall to do a head count on the number of permanent residents in the area and the padron will give eligibility for certain goverment grants.

 Culture

Spanish culture  is a European culture based on a variety of influences. These include the pre-Roman cultures, mainly the Celtic and the Iberian cultures, but primarily in the period of Roman influences. In the areas of language and religion, the ancient Romans left a lasting legacy. The subsequent course of Spanish history also added elements to the country's cultural development.