I had a Spanish friend staying in my house for several months. She did not pay rent nor any of the bills but we went to town hall and she registered on the padron because she LIVED IN THE MUNICIPALITY..
IF one is living in a municipality for 3 months permanently then (as an EU citizen) they must register on the foreigners register (IF non EU then apply for a Residencia) Thus they prove they are living in Spain.
From:-
http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-spain/padron
Registering on the Padron
What is the padrón?
- Padrón - a list of all the people who live in a certain town
- Empadronarse - the act of registering yourself on this list with your local town hall.
Who should register?
It is obligatory by Spanish law to register on the padrón at the Town Hall where you habitually reside, yet many British ex-pats still have not done so. Perhaps some view the padrón as a means of vigilance by the state, in ‘big-brother’ fashion. However, in reality, it is simply a way for the town hall to know how many people live in their area, without entering into investigations as to a person’s official residence status or financial affairs.
How do I register?
You don’t have to own your house to register, just have an address where you habitually live, no matter whether you are the owner, you rent, or live with family or friends. Nor is registration a long drawn out registration process. Simply go to the padrón office of your town hall and fill in the form they provide. Take along official identification, such as a passport, and also your NIE or residence certificate/card, a recent utility bill in your name, and the deeds to your house or a copy of your rental contract. Although you may have to return to collect your certificate, the actual registration is completed all on the same day.
This message was last edited by johnzx on 01/09/2011.