Hi ,

I hope this question has not already been asked and answered , but here goes…
I have just gotten my Spanish NIE number (this was required for my job here) , I now know that it is needed for employment , to buy or rent property etc etc etc . My question is , where do I go from here? What is residencia? etc…
Also , am I eligable to apply for health care , unemployment etc etc with my NIE number or not?
I am very new and very confused , so any advice would be appreciated?

Regards

Lee

The next step…

Lee,

Suggest you download the regulations document - that will explain residencia. If you are working on a contract ie in the system yes you can get Nat Health cover. You will need to get the NI number from the Health dept offices near you in your region.

N.I.E. (EX14) / RESIDENCIA (EX16)

Application Forms and the
Regulations Governing EU citizens in Spain document.

http://extranjeros.mtas.es/

For forms - Click: Modelos de Solictudes

Or direct link
http://extranjeros.mtas.es/es/general/procedimientos_Solicitudes_index.html

For the Regulations document (from Home page)
Click UK flag & R?gimen de los ciudadanos Comunitarios en Espa?a