Example of a mediation task

(by Javier Quijano Espinoza)

Hiya Jackson,

How are you?I'm so glad to hear you're coming to Spain. I can't believe we'll soon be making plans together! The good old times! 

Regarding your question, I've been checking out how to open a bank account here in Spain for non-residents like you. It's not such a big deal but you need to check you have all the documents required because, otherwise, it'll be impossible for you to open a bank account. 

First of all, given that you aren't a European citizen, you'll need your passport. Check out its expiration date, as it must be updated. In addition, you'll also need to request your NIE, in other words, your identity card for foreigners. I'll have to ask for info on how you can request this document. 

After that, you'll also need to hand in a document to certify your working status. In your case, a copy of your contract will be more than enough. Apart from this, you'll be needing another document to prove that you're officially residing in Spain. If you're gonna rent a house, the contract with your landlord would work, or simply an electricity bill. 

Finally, it'd be advisable to ask for a non-resident certificate, as some banks can request it. It's not a must-have document but I recommend you have it just in case. To get one, you just have to go to a nearby police station and show your  passport, but, bear in mind that not all police stations will do this for you. If I were you, I'd try at a police station in a highly populated area, but it might be a good idea to phone before going to make sure they can provide you with that certificate. 

Last but not least, all the aforementioned documents must be translated into Spanish by an a certified translator. Try to have them translated before coming to Spain, as I imagine you know where to find reliable translators in your country. Otherwise, you may find it more difficult to do it here in Spain, but don't worry I'm sure I can help you to find a good translator here. I'll ask around.

That's all for now. Should you have any more questions, ask me.

I'm looking forward to seeing you in Spain.

Fond regards,

Javier