We came to Tenerife to retire following coming here for my nieces wedding.
We loved the place and especially loved the sun and heat.
We have been here now for 8 years.
Before coming here I researched how to get us on to the social system.
I was told it was necessary to fill in a E121 form, this form takes the place of the E111 form used by tourists, the E121 form is for people wanting to be classed as resident here in Tenerife. However it was not easy finding where to get the form. After much searching and many phone calls I eventually received the precious form. This meant I could come to Tenerife prepared.
Once here I had to apply for residencia in Tenerife. Remembering this was 8 years ago, gathering the necessary papers was no mean feat.
I do not think it is such a problem now-a-days. In fact I don’t think the residencia is so crucial.
The residencia card, I have, is rather a neat little card which has my name, address, photo, finger print and the fact I am a foreigner and a pensioner. This is my identity card for Spain. I get reduced entry to many parks and most important I get reduced travel when I fly to the mainland.
We loved the place and especially loved the sun and heat.
We have been here now for 8 years.
Before coming here I researched how to get us on to the social system.
I was told it was necessary to fill in a E121 form, this form takes the place of the E111 form used by tourists, the E121 form is for people wanting to be classed as resident here in Tenerife. However it was not easy finding where to get the form. After much searching and many phone calls I eventually received the precious form. This meant I could come to Tenerife prepared.
Once here I had to apply for residencia in Tenerife. Remembering this was 8 years ago, gathering the necessary papers was no mean feat.
I do not think it is such a problem now-a-days. In fact I don’t think the residencia is so crucial.
The residencia card, I have, is rather a neat little card which has my name, address, photo, finger print and the fact I am a foreigner and a pensioner. This is my identity card for Spain. I get reduced entry to many parks and most important I get reduced travel when I fly to the mainland.
