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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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Government Website For Information On Residency Applications Eu And Non Eu

Update for UK Nationals July 6 2020. FAQs and Instructions Info file available in our Library, Residency section. Or click below for direct link. LINK If in possession of a visa and appoinmtments no available at the offices for foreignors at t...

Homologation Eu Professional Diplomas / Recognition (non )university Studies

Completed your studies in another EU country and wish to work in Spain in a regulated profession that requires certificate of succesfully completed studies? Then you need to get your diploma/certificate homologated for a Spanish equivalent throu...

Moving To Other Eu Country With My Non Eu Family Member?

For information on the rights and application process if you move to other EU country with a non EU family member who has residence in a EU country. Full details including example below. Registering Your Non EU Family Member ...

Bee Keeping – Rules And Regulations

Apicultura, national regulations in this Royal Decree from 2002. Small summary with regards to minimum distances to urban centres, residential areas etc. 2. Los asentamientos apícolas deberán respetar las distancias mínimas siguientes respect...

Common Prescription Medications That Can Affect Your Capacity To Drive

Some of these you can also buy over the counter. There is no ´labelling´ law in Spain for prescription meds you get from the ´farmacia´, like there is for example in Holland, where the dosage as prescribed by the medical professional, plus a...

Minimum Ages For Access To State Pension Spain – 2027

For the listing of how the minimum age for access to a state pension increases until it reaches 67 years in 2027 please click this link to the Seguridad Social website ...

European Consumer Centre Spain

Comsmer Centre, Travel, Holidays, Car Hire, Cross Border Purchases. Visit the website in English below.   ECC Spain   ...

Home Improvements – What Percentage Iva Should Builder Charge?

The following article from the Agencia Tributaria website gives information in what cases the regular IVA percentage of 21% can be lowered to 10%. Info in Spanish. AGENCIA TRIBUTARIA ON ´REFORMAS VIVIENDAS´ ...

Family Bereavement – Entitled To Paid Leave?

Yes, for a family bereavement, till 2nd grade, so for parents, grandparents, children or grandchildren. Your own or those of your spouse. ONLY if you are married, NOT in a registered partnership (pareja de hecho) unless the latter is specificall...