Category Archives: Ex-pat

The Spanish NIE & Residency – Why you need it and how to get it WIS010



In Episode Ten of When in Spain I look at how to get the all-important Spanish NIE number and residency card. In this show I’ll explain why it’s crucial to get the NIE if you’re planning to live, work, study, retire or buy a property in Spain. I’ll guide you through the application process and … Continue reading The Spanish NIE & Residency – Why you need it and how to get it WIS010


Thinking Spanglish – A survivor’s guide to learning Spanish



Anyone learning Spanish will tell you that the journey is long and full of twists and turns. Are you struggling to maintain motivation? Tongue-tied when it comes to talking? Does Spanish grammar fill you with dread? Should you even bother to learn Spanish if you’re living in Spain or planning to move here? In episode … Continue reading Thinking Spanglish – A survivor’s guide to learning Spanish