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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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Eco Sticker Vehicles Distintivo Ambiental

December 8. 2022. For those seeking more information: “Environmental badge The environmental badge is a way of classifying vehicles based on their energy efficiency, taking into account their environmental impact. The purpose of classifying ve...

Calendar Workdays 2019

Download PDF through this link. Choose  ´calendario laboral 2019´. The pdf that will open includes information for all Autonomous Regions.   LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE ...

Check Id For Digital Certificate Where To Go

Check where the office nearest to you is located. Can be Tax Office, INSS office or your own Town Hall. Nou need to bring valid ID, Residency Certificate and the application code for the Digital Certificate that you will have received by email. ...

International Pension Centre Uk (dwp) Contact Details

International Pension Centre Online: You can contact the International Pension Centre (IPC) on Twitter or using the online enquiry form. ...

Csv Code On Government Documents What Is It?

CSV – Sure Verification Code or in Spanish: Código Seguro de Verificación is a code, usually added at the bottom of documents that are issued by government administrations. More info in English HERE You can verify the authenticity of  ...

´complemento A Minimo´ Supplement Spanish Pension When Entitled

If you´ve paid into the Spanish Social Security system, either as employee or as self employed Autonomo, in certain circumstances you can also be entitled to a complement, to bring the amount up to 100% of the amount for minimum pensions in Spa...

Apply For (replacement) Medical Card In Catalunya

According to the CatSalut´s website, not possible online, only in person, through your medical centre. More info about first applications HERE and about replacement cards and possible fee to pay for those HERE ...

Public Employment Application State Exams

State Exams, or ´Oposiciones´. It’s necessary to sit them if you want to apply for a job as a public servant, the most well known those for teachers. They are held periodically, some require you to be a Spanish national, like those for t...

Waiting For Residency Card And Wish To Visit Other Eu Country?

For those who have applied as non EU for a residency card (normally waiting time is three months) but wishes to leave Spain for a short visit abroad, the applicant must apply for an authorisation to return (autorización de regreso) at their nea...

Police Service For The Attention Of Tourists

Known as SATE (Servicio de Atención al Turista Extranjero) can now be found in some of the major towns. The police officers or staff who will attend you will be familiar with various non Spanish languages. This will be of great assistance to...