Where to start for those planning to obtain a residence permit in Spain?
Making a decision to obtain a residence permit in Spain and move to a new homeland is a complex process that brings many difficulties. Anyone who has thought about it understands that it is necessary to draw up a lot of documents, go through many formalities and be patient. However, according to experienced people, moving to a new place of residence begins with something else.
Unfortunately, moving is more than just paperwork and packing. There are many things to think about before heading off to where the grass is greener.
Let’s assume there is a favorable option: the move is carried out on the basis of a work contract that is already waiting for the immigrant in Spain. But even in this case, obtaining a work permit and visa will be a complicated matter, taking months, even if the employer is willing to help. Document processing is a separate topic, information about which can be found on the relevant pages of the site.
One of the main expenses for those moving to Spain is air tickets. By taking care of buying tickets in advance, you can save a considerable amount. However, you should not skimp on tickets too much, since the cheaper the ticket, the greater the airline’s requirements for the luggage of the immigrant, who will certainly have more luggage than a tourist traveling light. In addition, cheap tickets do not provide the possibility of their return, which can be important if you are not sure that all the necessary documents for the move are ready.
Sooner or later, every immigrant is surprised to realize how many things they have accumulated over their life. You don’t want to throw away or give away everything that was “acquired by backbreaking work”! What to do in such a case? Those who are planning to rent a place to live after moving to Spain should choose a fully or partially furnished apartment. Then you won’t have to worry about transporting furniture. Many people don’t plan to take furniture with them anyway. However, if we are talking about an antique table or oak sideboard that you inherited from your grandmother and don’t want to part with, you can leave it for storage in your home country and transport it later, when it is more convenient. But you need to decide in advance what will be transported and what will be sold, thrown away or given to friends.
The financial issue is one of the most important for many people, especially when moving. There are a huge number of expenses, including unexpected ones, which can lead to uncontrollable financial costs. Therefore, planning is key.
Of course, it is impossible to plan all expenses completely, but the main ones should be taken into account, sit down and calculate. It is very important to strictly adhere to the planned budget. The budget should include not only the cost of documents and tickets, but also the cost of transporting luggage, staying at a hotel (if necessary), transportation costs upon arrival, accommodation, food, obtaining a residence permit, and so on. If an immigrant has a job in Spain, he still needs to have enough money to comfortably live with his family for several months, paying for accommodation, food and other additional expenses.
It is also important to remember that moving to another country is not just about paperwork and packing. It is also about changing your lifestyle, thinking, behavior, and mentality. According to many expats, this is much more difficult than saving up the necessary amount for the move. At the beginning, an immigrant may have to face a feeling of isolation from society, unfamiliar customs, and traditions. The main thing here is to be ready to give up the usual stereotypes, be open to new information and changes, and accept with an open heart everything that a new life will bring. Only in this case will the move to Spain ultimately be successful.
