Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:28pm
Hi Richard,
We know how you feel! We gave up trying to fight through the online 'sede' system by ourselves and are now using a local 'gesteria' (admin/tax/advisory company). They cost (approx 200 euros per person/individual application) but are able to cut through the red tape and appointments process for you- and the language barrier, if your Catalan/Spanish isn't up to it as they speak English! Saying that, while they helped us get our NIE and digital certificate, which you need before you can even apply for your residency 'tarjeta' or TIE, we are still waiting for ours. We started the process in September so pre Brexit. I'm told the process is different now, post Brexit, so again I'd recommend using a company. We are using a lady called Rivke at C E Consulting based in San Antoni de Calonge (972 10 96 13) - service is fair (compared to western style standards!). Other expats I know have used a guy called Igaci (or Nacho for short) who comes recommended. He is based in Calonge and can be contacted by tel on 972317739 or by email at [email protected].
Hope this helps a bit! Good luck and do come back if you need anything else - if I can help, I will as I know how stressful and frustrating these admin systems can be!
Best wishes
Nicola and Charlie