A translation of the law with some notes added by Citizens Advice Spain.
The Spanish Constitution of 1978, in Article 43.1, recognises the right to health protection, entrusting public authorities with organising and safeguarding public health t
Important* Regardless of residency status, all sellers who cannot provide a certificate of fiscal residency at point-of-sale (notary)will have the 3% withheld
Many non-resident property sellers in Spain assume that once the sale has completed,
Many British residents in Spain believe that if a partner becomes ill or unable to communicate, they must arrange a Power of Attorney. However, when it comes to medical decisions, Spain has a much simpler system known as voluntad Vital Anticipad
We would like to thank Facua (consumer association) for this information received by email today.
Hello Myra Cecilia,
The queues that are forming at many petrol stations to fill up before the rise in oil prices reaches fuel prices are causing ce
In 2026 there are a few different forms of financial support for families with children under eighteen, made up of existing benefits and a major new proposal that has come from the government.
The main ongoing support continues to be the means-t
On 16 February 2026, doctors across Spain began coordinated strike action in response to the Government’s proposed reform of the Estatuto Marco, the legal framework that regulates working conditions for public healthcare professionals.
Althoug
Consumer Advisory Article – Citizens Advice Spain
Scam messages to mobile phones have increased dramatically in recent years. Criminals now target consumers through SMS, WhatsApp, and email using professionally designed messages that look like
Many people with Spanish SIMs may notice sudden bursts of strange calls from unknown numbers. These can be confusing, sometimes hundreds of calls a day and it’s natural to worry about scams or personal harassment.
Here’s what you need to kno
Following extensive research, including healthcare laws and INSS guidance, there is still no definitive explanation as to why some residents are granted access to publicly funded healthcare while others are not. The only consistent finding is th
The INSS website for making applications for healthcare for you and your beneficiaries. Suggest using a computer as a right hand click should provide you with an English translation. Of course form filling should be in Spanish.
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