Fuerteventura is the second Canary Island after Tenerife to launch the Resident Canary Bonus. [color=#3a3a3a][size=small]For only 20 euros a month, people living in the island will be able to make unlimited bus trips.  The initiative is designed to maximise use of public transport and, through this, to reduce the use of cars.[/s

A meeting is being held in the Cultural Center in Caleta de Fuste at 5pm on Tuesday 18 June 2019 to talk about a new website that provides support for British residents in Spain.

Having posted a "How to" guide on obtaining your NIE (see https://fuerteventura.click/Thread-Apply...NIE-How-to) I thought it would be helpful to post a similar guide on applying for your Residencia, or Certificate of Residence for EU Citizens*

* After the UK leave the EU, the system will change, so if that has already happened, please don't rely on this information!!

If you have not already read the How

I had to split this from another insurance tread to keep everything in order. (Sam)


Insurance companies in the UK must make fortunes.
In the Netherlands we pay €90/year. 180 days per trip, Europe only and a €50 own risk for baggage.
(90 days is standard, but when we objected they changed it to 180)

I have recently heard of UK Spanish residents going back to the UK for long term treatment.  How is this done as I assumed UK registration with doctor would have been terminated?  Confused.

Having been here now for just under a year, I noticed a lack of "Delivery" options from local businesses. Even more so many don't have a website and rely on posting to Facebook.

As a local resident, is ordering online from local business for delivery something beneficial for you?

I am looking to offer a simple cheap service to all local businesses to have a basic site with ordering functionality. If this isn't something that you (the customers) would use or want, then I won't offer it as a

Hi all
I keep checking my Bank Account but no sign of current IBI being asked for or paid. 
I’m just asking so that I don’t get caught out by missing my Non Resident Tax payment deadline.
I did a couple of years ago and it was a right faff getting it and the late payment fines sorted.
Thanks for any advice
Keith and Pam

Hi,  I am asking for a friend who has viewed a house on Origi Mar and loved it,  I am not sure it is my cup of tea but would love to hear from anyone who actually owns or rents long term up there,  what is it like to live there?? 
Thanks

Change of title, Sam. Originally "Any Origi Mar Residents?"

People with these EHIC cards will be aware that they are issued by Newcastle, not Spain. The current ones are valid until the end of the year. If you require one for future use in other EU countries (not Spain) they are now available to order online at Gov.uk. Very simple online process:

https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/cra/start