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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.

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What Is The Minimum Holiday Entitlement For Employees In Spain?

Update with information in English.2024. Working hours, leave and holiday pay     As stated in article 38 of the Statute for Employees, 30 calender days per year worked. This amount can be amplified, either by an individual employer, o...

What Are The Legal Requirements For A Power Of Attorney?

Example: For one person of a couple owning a property to be able to sell the house with POA for the other, absent partner, you must obtain a POA in Spanish, with the apostille of The Hague (apostille not necessary when POA is drawn up in Spain)....

How And Where Do We Register As Common Law Couple In Spain?

Common Law Couple is known as Pareja de Hecho in Spain. Full information for Spain in the link below.   Registers Pareja de Hecho Update for Catalunya, as new register in place since April 2017. Do check with the regional government where y...

Is There An Autism Society In Spain?

Yes, there is. http://www.autismo.org.es/AE/default.htm (Spanish only) In English: http://fespau.es/_ING/index-ing.html Association for parents of persons with Autism: http://apna.es/ Foundation providing info on treatment/services, apps and mor...

Should I Have Public Liability Insurance When Renting Out My Property?

No legal obligation to do so, but we would certainly recommend it. All Spanish Home Insurance policies have a Public Liability cover. It is however essential to check whether your property is insured in accordance with the actual situation. I.e....

Convenio Regulador For Inem

A Convenio Regulador is the spanish term for Divorce Settlement, in this case the part in which the economic responsibilities of both parents with regards to maintenance of children is laid out. INEM/SEPE can ask for it if you are applying for s...

Can I Get Free Check Ups As A Pensioner In Spain?

The Spanish NHS does offer this service. Please read the doc in the Library, Section Health, for details. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/HEALTHCARE-FREE-CHECK-UPS-FOR-OVER-65-THROUGH-SPANISH-NHS.pdf ...

How Do I Apply / Renew Ehic Card From Spain?

Living as a resident in Spain, but receiving pension from the UK and thus making use of the Spanish National Health System by having S1 accredited by INSS? You will need the EHIC for medical cover outside of Spain. This link will give you info o...

How Do I Make An Application For Non Contribution Or Disability Pension In Spain

Please visit the Pensions Section of the Library, or click this link for direct access.   HOW-AND-WHERE-TO-APPLY-FOR-NON-CONTRIBUTION-OR-DISABILITY-PENSIONS. NOTE: File under construction, meanwhile, please use this link to the government i...

Do I Need A Gas Detector In My Home

GAS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS – STAY SAFE AND LEGAL. Can be found in the Library, Utilties Section. Or click this link for direct access. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/GAS-INSTALLATION-REQUIREMENTS-STAY-SAFE-AND-LEGAL.pd...

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