The You Too Spain Blog

I ask and answer why the EU’s entry/exit system (EES, and ETIAS too) has been delayed yet again after three previous delays.

Here’s my latest update to the 90 180 day #schengen rule, who it applies to, how to work out how many days you have to left to visit the #eu, and much more, including what’s the only Schengen visa calculator that tells you everything you need to know. I’ll also clear up any confusion about the 90 day residency rule and the 183 day tax residency rule.

I respond to the common questions and generalisations about the use of the terms expat and immigrant, point out the privilege and racism behind the word expat, and explain the irony of why I still use it because of YouTube algorithms.

I react to a recent video about Brits leaving #spain and give some facts and statistics and my own opinions on whether it’s true and why.

Home flipping has been popular in the UK for a long time, where buyers purchase homes to renovate and sell at a profit.
But what about in Spain?

There’s a new law in the Valencia region of Spain which will affect rental property owners and tourists alike. Skatz tells you all you need to know.

The Extremadura region of Spain is offering Digital Nomads grants of up to €15,000 to move there. Here are the details

The latest update on the EU’s new #EntryExitSystem and #ETIAS, designed to enhance security across Europe. Everything you need to know.

Find out why Moving to Spain in August is a bad idea with this guide through the pitfalls.

Are you #Brexit #Brits living in #spain before the #Withdrawal #Agreement ?
Have you exchanged your green residency for a TIE card yet?
If not, you could be in trouble when the new Entry Exit system and ETIAS are fully implemented.
Find out what you need to do and why.

Here’s an excellent guest Blog from our friend Lee Clark of White Village Tours, all about cycling experiences in spectacular Ronda.

How do you put your car through its Spanish MOT (called ITV in Spain)? I take you through the process so you can do it yourself.

When you’re applying for a Non Lucrative Visa for Spain, do you need a Spanish Bank Account?
When does it become important to have one?

If you move to Spain and have a driving licence from another EU country, when should you exchange it?
The answer may not be what you think!

Which ten documents do you need for your Spain Non Lucrative Residence Visa?
Here’s your up to date checklist, especially for UK residents.

With the promise of new EU border regulations threatened for the autumn, will Brits face huge delays as the new Entry/Exit System (EES) begins and they have to have facial photos and fingerprints taken before they can travel?

Where do I apply to get my Spain NLV if I live in the UK? There are 3 BLS Visa Processing Centres in the UK that deal with non lucrative visas. Find out which one you should apply to.

Thinking about moving to Spain?
How do you choose where to live?
What exactly do you need to consider?
How would you like YouTooSpain’s ultimate checklist to help you decide?
You’re in the right place, here it is!

What are the latest financial requirements for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa for 2024?
I briefly outline the new amounts you need to ensure you can sustain yourself during your stay and contribute to the Spanish economy.

How can you access free healthcare in Spain?
How do you qualify?
I explain the ways to apply for state healthcare and go into details about the Convenio Especial.

Here’s the definitive answer to which is the best Schengen Visa Calculator, and amazingly there’s only one that tells you everything you need to know!

How much money do I need for the Non Lucrative Visa 2024?
The latest figures for Spain’s IPREM have now been published, so here is how much income or savings you need for the NLV financial requirement.

There are great benefits of being an EU citizen if you’re moving to or visiting Spain or anywhere else in Europe. So what are they, and what did Brit expats lose when Brexit happened and they left the EU?

Unlocking the greatest mystery of Spanish driving: how to use roundabouts! I take you on the drive of your life to discover the best way to navigate those circles of confusion and avoid collisions, accidents, and sudden death on the roads of Spain.

Do want to know how to move to Spain?
Are you a UK citizen?
Or are you a non-EU citizen?
Is it even possible for a UK citizen to move to Spain since Brexit?

Can you extend your Schengen Visa and stay in the EU for more than 90 days? The answer is yes, but it depends!
Find out the solution to your situation, and how to apply.

How do you find out what’s on your record? How long do convictions last and which ones will stop you from getting your visa?
Find out everything you need to know about the UK Police Check and how to get one.

In this article, I dive into a frequent query for UK passport holders – “Should my passport be stamped if I live in Spain?”
I’ll give you the official regulations, along with reports from Brits about their experience of passport control, to shed light on what should happen, what is happening and what difference ETIAS will make when it’s implemented in the near future.

In this urgent article, I bring you breaking news that affects some Irish citizens. Protecting your Irish Citizenship is crucial, and failing to take action could result in its revocation. Complete the necessary form mentioned here immediately!

What are the common challenges people face when moving to Spain?
Your host Skatz gives you his top 5 challenges and solutions and points you in the right direction to learn even more.

Can you stop your pension being affected by exchange rates if you’re receiving it in a different country?
The answer is Yes!

Find out what your Spanish tax number is, what it’s used for, and what the different abbreviations mean – DNI, NIE, NIF, CIF, & VAT number.

When can you spend your savings on the Spanish Non Lucrative Visa?
I give you the short answers to the most frequently asked questions in this series of videos to help you move to Spain.

Find out how to stop wasting money on shopping and utility bills in Spain. Here’s a compilation of the best top tips on saving money from YouTooSpain’s host Skatz and his many alter egos!

How much money you need for the NLV, the difference between savings and passive income, and whether you have to have double the amount for your residency renewal in years 2&3 and 4&5.

What do Brits complain about when they’re on holiday in Spain?
Here are some classic ridiculous complaints made by Brits.

What do you need to be covered for your health needs as a UK tourist in Spain?
Find out about the EHIC and GHIC cards, what they cover and don’t cover, how to apply for your card, and what else you need.

How many people are there in the Irish Diaspora? And could you be one of the millions eligible for an Irish passport?
Find out about the diaspora and how to get your Irish passport.

Should you be buying or renting property in Spain when you first arrive? What are the advantages & disadvantages of both?
Find out so you can make the right decision.

Here’s how to get residency if you are the family member of an EU citizen. Find out how you are entitled to get residency in Spain on the back of their residency and what documents you need.

Here’s how to register as a resident in Spain if you’re a citizen of an EU country. Find out what documents you need for your residence permit and how to apply.

What is the Spain Golden Visa or investor visa, how can you get it, and is there a loophole to allow couples to apply with only €500,000 between them?
Here’s the official information.

Here are the various kinds of TIE card for temporary & permanent Spanish residents and students, what they’re for, and what the NIE certificate looks like.

Can you keep your old bank account in the UK for example? Do all banks have the same rules? Do you actually need a UK bank account? What have expats said about their experiences?
Find out the latest information.

What is the Convenio Especial in Spain and can you get free healthcare?
Find out how you can be eligible and how to apply for state healthcare.

There are several ways to get Irish citizenship. Find out how long each of the processes take so you can get your Irish passport.

Can you get a job or be self-employed in Spain or work remotely?
‘It depends’ is the simple answer. Find out with this guide to your options.

Here’s our top ten list of hilarious things just for you! Do you recognise yourself in this top ten?

All of your questions answered about the 90/180 Schengen Rule.
Concise answers and resources to help you work out how many days you can spend in the Schengen area.

If you have an emergency in Spain, what should you do?
Find out about the amazing app AlertCops, which is your lifeline in any emergency or situation which needs reporting to the police.

Find out how much money you need in savings and/or passive income for your Non Lucrative Visa application or renewal in 2023, complete with tips on how to present your documents to immigration.

Here are 5 more amazing top tips for moving to Spain.
Skatz and his Walter Ego guide you through the tips so your amazing adventure to Spain goes smoothly.

Here are 5 amazing top tips for moving to Spain.
If you’re thinking of moving to Spain, you’ll need these 5 amazing top tips to make your move go like clockwork.
Skatz takes you through these top tips with the help of his Walter Ego!

What are the benefits & advantages of being an EU citizen and getting an EU passport?
Skatz tells you everything about what advantages EU citizenship gives you, what fundamental rights you have, and what being an EU citizen means if you want to move to Spain or any other EU country.

Is Granada the best place to live in Spain? Our good friend Ruth Collins-Cowburn gives her reasons why Granada is the best place to live in Spain, both the city and the province.

Should you avoid living in ‘the campo’ in rural Spain?
Skatz tells you the reasons some people have moved into the towns and cities instead, and gives some advice on being prepared for living out of town.

What’s the best way to send money to Spain? Here are your top tips to choose the best way to exchange your currency and send it to Spain either as a lump sum or your monthly pension. Find out how to get the best exchange rates and service.

Here are the Best Top Tips from Expats on how to move to Spain and live there.
Skatz, Chris from Upsticks and a few of our regular YouTube watchers who have moved successfully to Spain in 2022 give you their top tips!

What are the first 3 things you need to know before moving to Spain?
Skatz tells you the 3 things you absolutely need to know before you make your moving to Spain plans. Everything depends on them!

Are you an expat or an immigrant? I have news for you, you’re all immigrants! And it’s about time we all stopped feeling like entitled expats and started calling ourselves immigrants. Here are the Gameshow answers to the crucial questions in this long-running debate.

How to drive in Spain – your Top Ten Tips and hints for driving in Spain by former driving instructor Ruth Collins-Cowburn

Top tips on what documents you absolutely need to have in your car when driving in Spain, whether it’s a Spanish or foreign car, and whether you’re resident or not. All of your questions answered.

Why should you go to visit or live in amazing Andalucia? What makes it the best? Skatz guides you around the eight provinces and the history of the region to show you why it’s definitely the best place to be in Spain.

Where should you move to in Spain? Here are the best hints & top tips just for you to help you decide where you should move to in Spain.

Which UK embassy should you apply to for your Spain visa? There are 3 embassies in the UK that deal with visas. Find out which one you should apply to for yours – with maps and full lists of counties.

Here are our Top Ten Amazing things that Brexit has done for UK residents, British expats and Europeans. Skatz & Tommy disagree on the positives of Brexit…

Do you keep getting different answers online to your questions about moving to Spain? Skatz, Walter Ego and Angry Tommy tell you why everyone’s situation is so unique and what to do about it.

How can you bring your relatives to live with you in Spain if they didn’t come with you when you moved? Skatz, Walter Ego and Angry (for no reason) Tommy tell you who you can bring and how.

Do UK citizens need an International Driving Permit when driving in Spain, whether they’re on holiday or resident? Does the permit replace your driving licence?
Find out in this lively conversation between Skatz, Walter Ego & Angry Tommy.

How long can you leave Spain for without losing your residency status? It depends on what kind of resident you are. Skatz, Walter Ego and Angry Tommy play the three kinds in this lively conversation.

Would you like to become a Spanish Citizen? You can do it by living there. Find out how in this sparkling conversation between Skatz & Walter Ego.

How important is it to get your UK passport stamped when you’re going to Spain? Let’s find out from Skatz & Walter Ego.

How do you get an NIE number from the Spanish Embassy in the UK, and why do you need one? Find out in this conversation between Skatz and Walter Ego.