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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

Temporary Residence/work Authorisation/visa For Noneu

Generally to be applied for from your home country, at the Spanish Consulate there, before you go to Spain. Info for those who plan to work as self employed (autonomo) HERE and for those who will be working as employee on a work contract (cuent...

How Is The Ibi Calculated?

The town hall of each municipality sets how much real estate tax (IBI) is to be paid for the properties that are located in its territory. The tax is calculated over the catastral value of a property. From the Catastro website: What is the ratea...

Transit Procedures Trafico Catalunya

Website of the Catalunya Tráfica authorities, Transit, with info on procedures you can complete online, like – identification of driver, with or without digital certificate (password for access on the notification sent to you) – app...

Change Visa From Non Lucrative To Working Or Other

Is possible provided you meet the requisites. To change from non-lucrative to a residency visa that allows you to work here, you must have resided in Spain for at least one year. You do not have to return to your home country to apply.   Fu...

Intra Eu Communication Caps Means Cheaper Phone Calls Between Eu Member States

Consumers calling from one EU country on a landline phone or mobile to another EU country pay a maximum amount of €0,19 per minute (+ VAT) and €0,06 per SMS (+ VAT). The prices of International communications within the EU are capped as of 1...

Special Convenio For Non Professional Carers Of Dependent Family

If you are taking care of a family member and have obtained recognition as such and are receiving economic benefits through the Ley de Dependencia, and you are not a professional carer, you can subscribe to a special Convenio with the Tesorería...

Seat Belts And Child Safety Seats Info Dgt Trafico

Lots of info re the use and correct fixture of both seat belts for adults and child safety seats from the DGT Trafico. In Spanish. LINK TO INFO PDF A couple of FAQs: Can you use a clip on the seatbelt – no. Can you use some padding under i...

How Do I Contact The Eu?

Contact the European Commission Advice to help you overcome practical problems with exercising your rights in Europe General information about EU matters in any of the official EU languages Call the free phone number 00800 6 7 8 9 10 11 from...

Information On The European Parliamentary/spanish Local Elections 2019

Information and FAQS for the local elections provided by the Spanish government. Only in Spanish and regional languages. Right hand click for option to translate to your language on your computer. Information on the European elections provided ...

Unplanned Healthcare Abroad Payments And Reimbursements

Info on how to act with and without EHIC / TSE.   INFO FROM THE EU The relevant authority to claim reimbursement of costs made abroad, would be the INSS. No forms available online, you will have to make an appointment at the office that cov...

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