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Simple Answers For Simple Questions

For more detailed information, please use the search box on our website. Car hire in the UK with a Spanish Driving Licence. A valid Spanish driving licence is a legal permit to drive with in the UK for visitors and those returning to reside the

Bulgaria And Romania Join The Schengen Family

European Commission. Sunday March 31, 2024. “Today, Bulgaria and Romania join the Schengen family. We welcome the lifting of internal air and sea border checks. This is a great success for the people of both countries. It also benefits million

Proposal On Seasonal Clock Changes

On Sunday, 31 March 2024, 02.am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 03.am  The European Commission tabled the draft directive on seasonal clock changes on 12 September 2018. The main elements of the proposal are: an end to biannual clock cha

Change Of His Majesty’s Ambassador To Spain

Mr.  Alex Ellis CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra in succession to Mr Hugh Elliott  who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service app

Documents That You Must Carry In Your Vehicle

This taken from the Department General of Traffic (DGT). There are three documents that you must carry, and they must be valid, whenever you drive, for all types of journeys: 1. Driver’s License. 2. Vehicle Registration Document. 3. Vehicl

Reminder On Exchanging Uk/gibraltar Driving Licence

Spain (including Balearic and Canary Isles) If you were living in Spain before 16 March 2023, you can use your valid UK or Gibraltar driving licence to drive in Spain for 6 months. If you move to Spain on or after 16 March 2023, your valid UK or

Claim Your Mortgage Setup Fees

CLAIM BACK YOUR MORTGAGE EXPENSES! In July 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a ruling establishing that all financial entities were obliged to reimburse mortgage expenses to borrowers (notary, management, registration and co

Parental Responsibility And Custody Spain

Parental authority is initially determined by the known relationship or filiation of the child’s birth parents with their biological or adopted children. In Spain, parental authority is governed by the Civil Code, and comprises the range of ri

Dgt (traffic Headquarters) Transactions Online & Town Halls

If you have changed your address, you must communicate your new address for notification purposes to Traffic within a period of 15 days. In this way, our notifications and communications will reach the new address. In this way, you avoid, for ex

Overseas Voting Changes

Spread the word abroad! More Brits overseas can now vote. Open press release below for the link on how to register online. Overseas Voting Changes – Press Release for local authorities – Friends and Family – English_0 2 Previou
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