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The Crazy Guy

Recently in the post I received my tarjeta sesentaycinco from the Junta de Andalucía. I’d applied for it only a week or so previously. It entitles me to a range of benefits, namely

• Permanent telephone support from the Andalusian region 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• 50% discount on interurban bus tickets
• 30 – 55% discount on spectacles, frames and varifocals
• 30-35% discount on hearing aids
• Discounts on cultural and leisure events
• Free legal consultation
• Luncheon vouchers
• Domestic grants

Applying for the card

The card is applied for online or by printing off the form here (in Spanish). There is a helpline which can be answered in English (Monday to Friday) on (0034) 900200165.
 

Eligibility criteria:

• over 65
• resident in Andalucía
• empadronado (on the electoral roll)

What to do:

• you apply at your local town hall.
• You have to provide a recent passport photo and copies of an identity document, residence (NIE or TIE) and padrón certificate.
• The card is free and lasts five years at which point you can renew for free.

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I’m off now on an interurban bus to get new glasses and a hearing aid. If the bus crashes, I can ring the 24-hour helpline and get free legal advice!

© The Crazy Guy

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