spanish nationality

[mchammer]

i have lived in spain for two years and i want to get residency. how do i go about it?

[Ethel]

Everything you need to know:

http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?sub channel_id=86&story_id=23200

[parkesquay]

I returned from living in Spain 4 years ago having lived there for 6 years and yes we(my wife and myself )did take out residencia para extranjeros(foreigners).
If I remember correctly the first requirement is to have a residential address in Spain i.e. own or have a certified rental property.
The paperwork for registration/administration was carried out through the local towns(asssuming it is big enough) national police office. You will need copius copies of passports, photos,proof of address, birth certificates, marriage certificates etc etc.
I will have a look at the the site recommended by Ethel to see if I can add to that.
It is a good thing for your local area administration offices for you to be registered because you then come under their remit for EEC Grants. However don't forget that you will have to inform UK Tax Offices that you are now a Non Resident in UK. You can't have it both ways.

[parkesquay]

I think that the 'Gestor' advice is sound but if you have the time and speak some Spanish you can do it all yourself.
Purely as an aside, I personally found that being a resident meant nothing at all when it came to purchasing things. If one is a foreigner then that is how one is seen and treated.
You will of course need to get a Spanish/European driving licence but this you may already have.
We lived on the Costa del Sol area and used Medifiatc for our medical insurance. Pretty good value it was too. About �800 per annum for both of us.