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Blogs from the Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Team

Citizens Advice Challenges The Spanish Instructions For The Application Of Residency For Uk Nationals

Possession of a residence document is not a prerequisite for lawful residence in accordance with Union law because under Union law the right of residence is conferred directly on EU citizens by the Treaty and is not dependent upon their having f

The Procedure For The Tie (foreigners Id Card) Application

Nationals of the United Kingdom, the members of their families and any other persons residing in Spain in accordance with the conditions established in the Withdrawal Agreement, will not be obliged to apply for a new resident status nor, therefo

Brexit Transition Period/ Update For All Uk-nationals

The information provided below has been taken from the CAB slideshow recently used for the attendees of four seminars on the Costa Blanca earlier this month. Transition Period UKNS February 2020 First PDF</ We are also adding the slide which

Uk Election Results Residency-rights Update

On whichever side of the fence we sit, we have all experienced a tumultuous three years plus of uncertainty, rumours and even scaremongering from all areas including the media. Today’s election results have increased the likelihood of the

Cab Spain’s First Legacy Gift

Your Gift. CAB Spain is growing and each day we are more in demand to be able to provide a genuine service for all citizens. Furthermore the assistance demanded of us privately has exceeded all expectations. The abundant expressions of gratitud

Right To Permanent Residency Certificate Clarified

There appears to be much confusion about residency rights and obligations. The correct information is simplified below. All EU citizens and their families including non EU family members who decide to reside in Spain habitually should follow the

As We Near The Brexit Withdrawal Date And The Eu Uk Progress Report

In Relation to the Joint Report – European Commission and the UK Government. December 8 2017 The resolution agreed to by the EU and UK negotiating teams and published in the formal join report is to be introduced to the Plenary at the EU P

´christmas´ In Spain

If this is your first Holiday Season in Spain, you´re in for a treat! A write up of all the festive days by member Jill Leonard. Note for 2019: as the 8th falls on a Sunday, the holiday is celebrated on Monday 9th instead, causing a ‘puen

Digital Certificate, Indispensable

November 2017. In my opinion, installing a Digital Certificate on your computer for yourself and any other adult family members is the single most useful thing to arrange for in Spain, both for residents and non-residents alike. Maybe only equal

Cab Spain At The Agm/conference Of Citizens Advice Uk

With a hundred euros of donations and the rest provided by CAB team who answer questions on a daily basis on the ‘Ask for Advice’ section, it was off on a three hour flight to Manchester. Arriving in the twilight hours it was up earl