Mudarse a España no solo es una oportunidad increíble, sino que también conlleva muchas preguntas. Mudarse no tiene por qué ser una experiencia abrumadora cuando las familias tienen las respuestas correctas. Los siguientes once consejos son para familias de expatriados que desean mudarse a España y escolarizar a sus hijos.
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11 preguntas
- ¿Cuál es la mejor ciudad y zona para vivir y asistir a escuelas internacionales?
- Cómo encontrar su nuevo hogar
- Cómo obtener su visa
- Cómo crear su empresa
- Cómo obtener un seguro médico
- Cómo abrir una cuenta bancaria
- Cómo conocer gente
- ¿Necesitas aprender español?
- ¿Cómo obtener un coche y su licencia de conducir?
- ¿Tiene Uber España?
- 1¿Cómo encontrar una niñera o una au pair?
¿Cuál es la mejor ciudad y zona para vivir y asistir a escuelas internacionales?
When you're an expat family, you'll want to send your child to the best international school. International schools eliminate the language barrier while simultaneously offering smaller class sizes. These schools also help students integrate with the local culture while they learn a curriculum from their home country.
The best way to find an international school is to look at its accreditation, consult with other expat families, study the curriculum, and review its extracurricular activities. According to the International Citizens Group, the best areas to attend international schools include Sotogrande, El Palmar, Castelldefels, Alcobendas, and El Paraíso.
Cómo encontrar su nuevo hogar
Al mudarse a España con familia o niños, es común necesitar un alquiler vacacional al llegar. Esto puede deberse a que está esperando a que su vivienda esté disponible o a que necesita establecerse en un lugar. Sea cual sea el motivo, existen alquileres mensuales amueblados y otros alquileres vacacionales en sitios web populares en España, como Idealista y Fotocasa. Encontrar el alojamiento ideal también puede implicar contactar con agencias inmobiliarias locales.
Cómo obtener su visa
A visa is optional for EU residents because you already meet the correct residency requirements. However, a visa is required if you're a non-EU resident and have plans to stay in Spain for more than thirty days. Visit a Spanish Consulate or Embassy closest to your home. Then, when you arrive in Spain, you can work on obtaining residency. Once you get residency in Spain, you can live anywhere throughout the EU.
There are general requirements for any visa application in Spain. You'll need to submit documentation in person when applying for a visa. These documents include a passport valid for at least six months and three copies of the photo and personal information page. You'll also need recent passport-size pictures, an original marriage certificate, a police department-issued certificate of good conduct that's been translated into Spanish, an original medical certificate that's been translated into Spanish, and an original copy of your medical insurance that will cover you and your family in Spain. There's also a requirement that you submit copies of all documents.
Cómo crear su empresa
Las familias expatriadas pueden constituir una empresa en España eligiendo un nombre, registrándola y eligiendo una estructura legal. El siguiente paso es desarrollar un plan de negocio y obtener financiación. Después, deberán encontrar una ubicación y obtener licencias y permisos.
Cómo obtener un seguro médico
Once you're a resident of Spain, you'll need health insurance for your family. That involves visiting your local town hall and registering your address on the padrón. Upon completion of this step, you'll receive a certificate of registration. When you show that certificate, you can apply for a healthcare card. You'll also need a copy of your social security number for Spain.
After receiving your social security card, you'll receive a document stating you're entitled to medical assistance. That document, along with your social security card and pardon, is what you'll need to take with you to apply for your health card. The health card is known as the TSI (Tarjata Sanitaria Individual). You can apply for this card at your nearest state health center by presenting all necessary documentation and a valid passport.
Cómo abrir una cuenta bancaria
Las familias expatriadas tienen dos opciones para operar con cuentas bancarias en España. Pueden abrir una cuenta bancaria de residente o de no residente. Abrir una cuenta de residente implica usar euros u otra moneda extranjera, según la oferta de la entidad financiera. Abrir una cuenta de no residente implica no tener NIE (el número de identificación fiscal utilizado en España) y se les considera no residentes. Según la normativa del Banco de España, estas cuentas pueden operar con moneda extranjera o euros. Sin embargo, el titular de la cuenta debe tener un número de identificación fiscal válido de su país de origen o un pasaporte válido.
Cómo conocer gente
There are limitless ways to meet people when moving to Spain with family or kids. First, don't hesitate to say "yes" when people invite you. If you have colleagues who want to show you the town, go with them. When parents ask their children on a play date, accept their invitation. Accepting every invitation you receive is the best way to get out and be social.
Look for opportunities to get involved, have fun, and engage with the community every week. For example, if you like volunteering, look for a cause you support. There are festivals, activities, concerts, and other events happening all the time. Look for activities like these to bring your children to meet people, learn about the country's culture, and have fun. Consider teaching or tutoring in the evenings or on weekends to those who would like to learn English as a way to meet new people, too.
¿Necesitas aprender español?
There are many situations where learning the language is optional. This is true if you're working with other English speakers or spending most of your time with them. However, you'll find you never generate with your local community if you don't learn how to speak Spanish. Do you want to feel like you belong? Then it's an excellent idea to think about learning the language.
Most of Spain speaks Spanish, also known as Castellano, the country's official language. However, many families moving to the region must realize that four other official languages are also spoken here. For example, learning Catalan is optimal if you're living in the Barcelona area. Those who have plans to live in San Sebastian will benefit from learning a little Basque. Picking up these languages will help when you move to Spain with family or kids and want to integrate into the community.
¿Cómo obtener un coche y su licencia de conducir?
If you want to drive in Spain, you can use your foreign license for six months. If you're from the EU or EEA, you can go with your license for up to two years. After that grace period, you must obtain a Spanish driver's license. Drivers must be at least eighteen, even if they're a younger license holder in their home country. Those who don't obtain their Spanish driver's license could face a fine of up to €200.
You must register with Provincial Traffic Headquarters six months before moving to Spain. After completing that step, a medical examination is required through an authorized driver's check center. This requirement is put in place to demonstrate that you are physically and mentally fit to drive. Spanish drivers also have to meet these requirements. You can voluntarily exchange your driver's license for the Spanish equivalent. Just like when you register, volunteer exchanges occur at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters.
¿Tiene Uber España?
Según EL PAÍS, Barcelona dejará de ofrecer servicios de transporte compartido, como Uber y Cabify. El artículo añade: «Uber no posee coches ni licencias en España, y limita su actividad a ofrecer la plataforma tecnológica que los conductores pueden usar para encontrar clientes».
¿Cómo encontrar una niñera o una au pair?
Como todos sabemos que criar hijos requiere un esfuerzo colectivo, contratar una Au Pair es una gran ventaja al mudarse a España con familia o niños. Uno de los mejores lugares para encontrar una Au Pair es la Asociación Internacional de Au Pairs (IAPA). Esta asociación no solo ofrece información y recursos que todo padre debería conocer, sino que también cuenta con una lista completa de agencias.
There's also a website called GreatAuPair where expat families can find childcare providers in Spain, including nannies and Au Pairs. Expat families benefit from hiring an Au Pair for various reasons, including having an extra set of hands, setting a childcare schedule, assisting with household duties, and opening up the door for cultural experiences.
Conclusión
Siguiendo estos consejos, las familias expatriadas pueden mudarse a España sin estrés ni agobios. Además de encontrar los mejores colegios para sus hijos, también pueden integrarse en la comunidad local, conocer gente nueva y encontrar la mejor guardería. Para más información, contacten con World Schools hoy mismo.
Alexander Peipers es cofundador y Director General de World Schools y Campamentos Mundialesdonde dirige la misión de proporcionar a las familias orientación fiable para elegir escuelas y programas que fomenten la excelencia académica, la diversidad cultural y el desarrollo holístico.
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