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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

How Do I Apply For A New Uk Passport From Spain?

Information direct from UK government website on how to renew or replace a UK passport. Updated 9.2.2019 HOW DO I APPLY FOR A BRITISH PASSPORT FROM SPAIN Overseas passport application Please note that time left on your old passport will NOT be a...

Can I Incur A Debt For Utilities/other From A Previous Owner?

No the utility companies cannot insist that you pay a debt due by a previous owner or tenant (if the bills were in their names) This was a practice used in the past by a certain Electricity provider. They occasionally use this ploy even today. I...

Must The Administration Of Our Community Send Legal Notices To My Address Out Of

It is legal requirement that you provide your administrator with a Spanish address for legal notifications. If not contactable, it will suffice for the administration to post a communication on the communal notice board. ...

We Have Not Constituted Our Community Are We Governed By The Law?

All communities which meet the requirements of the law of horizontal property under article 395, will still be governed by the above law. ...

Download Ex18 Residency Application Form?

Right here! You can find it in The Library, Residency Section. Or link below for direct access. EX18 EX18 Instructions in English And if you need help with the Spanish… an English translation of Modelo EX-18 has been added to the Residen...

Where Can I Download Ex 15 / Nie Application Form?

Right here! It´s in the Library, in the Residency Section.   NIE Download   ...

Do I Need To Pay Import Taxes When Buying Online From Source Abroad?

Not within the EU, from outside EU yes. Read all about it in the information sheet linked below.  IMPORT TAXES WHEN BUYING ONLINE OR RECEIVING SHIPMENT FROM ABROAD LINK TO INFORMATION SHEET ...

How Do I Make A Doctors Appointment?

You can do so in person, by phone and online. All explained in the information sheet in The Library, Section Health, A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT For direct access, click THIS LINK ...

How To Choose Private Medical Insurance

The medic on our team, Maria Cecilia Tacchi, wrote a very helpful piece on this subject. You can find it in Health Section of the Library under QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE TAKING OUT PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE. Or click this link for direct access. L...

What Is A Boletin?

Please read our info sheet in the Utilities Section of the Library, called: EXPENSIVE ELECTRICITY RE-CONNECTION. Click this link for direct access. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/EXPENSIVE-ELECTRICITY-RECONNECTION.pdf ...