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How Can Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Benefit You?

As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

Most Recently Added FAQ's

In What Hours Is It Permissible To Carry Out Building Works

For information and rules, please read my blog. Reforms and Building Works on Properties During the Summer ...

What Are The Rules Regarding Vado’s No Parking?

Please note* The no parking includes the owner of the vado. Info document on this subject in the Library, On the Road section. Or click link below for direct access. LINK ...

How Many Pets Can I Legally Have On My Property?

Over a certain amount per species, you are no longer considered a regular owner of pets, but holder of a collection, a breeder or a refuge. This is called a ´núcleo zoológico´ and you must apply for a special licence. First you need to check...

What Is An Apostille?

When you present official documents like birth or marriage certificates to a public authority abroad, they might ask you to have the document ´legalised´. You can do so by applying for an Apostille from the relevant authority in the country wh...

What Can I Do About Barking Dogs?

If the barking is not incidental, but regular and a nuisance, talk with the administrator if in a community. They should discuss this with the owner. If the matter is not solved in this way and the owner of the dog does not respond, you can repo...

Flights. How Much Cash Is Legal Without Declaring?

As long as you keep the amount under 10.000 euros or equivalent in different currency, you do not have to declare cash or cheques when passing border control. Read for further info the website from Spain´s Treasury, in English. http://www.tesor...

How To Apply For Convenio Especial In Valencia?

On this link to the Valencia Government website the process is explained. Also a link to the application form, and the direct debit mandate. Some Ayuntamiento´s or local medical centres offer to process the application for you. One of the requi...

How Do I Cancel My Electricity Supply With Endesa (baja)?

Try to have someone with you who speaks Spanish or a mid level of the knowledge of the language should suffice. Call the free phone number: 800760909 Listen to the voice message and wait to recognise numbers. There will be pauses and you will he...

What Can I Do If I Have Been Sold Faulty Goods?

Please read the document from our library.   Consumer Rights https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/RIGHTS-OF-CONSUMERS-AND-USERS-IN-THE-PURCHASE-OF-CONSUMER-GOODS.pdf   FAQS ...

When Do I Need To Register As Resident (regular Or Fiscal)?

By law you have to register on the Registro de Extranjeros, through the Foreigners Office of the Policia Nacional in your area, after you have been here for 3 months. LINK TO RESIDENCY REQUISITES You are considered a fiscal resident, and thus ob...

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