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Ees Guidance For Uk Nationals Visiting Spain

From 12 October 2025, the European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The countries in the Schengen area

New Residency Regulation: Renewal Periods For Long-term Residence Cards In Spain

The new Reglamento de la Ley Orgánica 4/2000, approved by Real Decreto of November 2024 has now entered into force. Among other updates, it clarifies the renewal periods for the long-term residence card (both EU and national). •The first rene

Google Made Your Shopping More Expensive

When prices rise, we’re often told it’s down to inflation, fuel costs, or supply issues. But there’s another hidden factor that rarely gets mentioned: the cost of online advertising. And in Europe, one company has been driving those costs

Letter To Bank Regarding Expired Tie And Residency Rights

There is a letter in English for your understanding and a letter in Spanish for your bank. May need to open in word to edit or copy and paste.   TIE_Residency_Bank_Letter_EN_Template   TIE_Residency_Bank_Letter_ES_Template

Eu Civil Protection Mechanism Responds To Multiple Wildfires Across The Continent

During the past week, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help deal with forest fires – many of which are occurring simultaneously across Europe. Yesterday Spain activated the EU Civ

Etias Fee Remains €7 Amid Ongoing Eu Discussions

Update. Regardless of the “The EU has been evaluating how to ensure the ongoing funding and efficiency of ETIAS, particularly as the system prepares for its launch. As part of that review, future adjustments to the fee structure have been disc

Healthcare Cover For Visitors To Spain

There are unconfirmed media reports that Spain now requires UK tourists to show private travel insurance on arrival or risk fines up to €6,900. This has not been confirmed by the Spanish government or the UK Foreign Office. No official policy

Farewell Domicile-welcome Long-term Residence

Farewell domicile, welcome long-term residence – the UK’s domicile regime has been abolished for tax purposes. The new residence-based system provides much more certainty for UK inheritance tax, and full freedom in some cases. Expatriates r

Why Uk Nationals Renewing The Tie  Should Use Ex 23 Not A Ex17 

Clarifying confusion about the correct form under the Withdrawal Agreement UK nationals living in Spain under the EU–UK Withdrawal Agreement (WA) are issued a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) that reflects their special legal status un

European Accessibility Act Enters Into Force

The entry into force of the European Accessibility Act (EU Directive 2019/882) marks an important step towards achieving a truly accessible Europe. As of 28 June, the emergency number 112, banks, public transport and other products and services
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