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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

Am I A Permanent Resident? Faqs Annulled.

The updated version can be found HERE CAB have advised that due to the misunderstanding of some civil servants of the validity of the certificates, that it is advisable to have the wording “permanent” appear on your registration cert...

Form For Changing Details On Residency Certificate

Form to download. ...

Is There A Maximum Age Limit For Driving In Spain?

No there is not a maximum age limit for holding a licence. Permits wit categories B, A! and A2 should be renewed every ten years. On reaching 65 years of age, the licence should be renewed every five years. Those with illness that may affect dri...

Is There A Table Of Speed Limits And Sanctions?

SANCTIONS FOR EXCESS OF SPEED TABLE OF SANCTIONS ...

Prescription Charges And Reimbursements In The Eu

When buying medicine on prescription abroad, you might have to pay the full cost up front, even if you don’t at home. If you are entitled to reimbursement you can claim it from your health insurer when you get home. The rate of reimbursement i...

Your Prescriptions Abroad

A prescription delivered by a doctor in your country is valid in all EU countries. However, medicine prescribed in one country might not be available in another, or it may bear another name. For those taking regular medication should ask your do...

Pensioners Rights To Healthcare In The Uk?

Update from the NHS for U.K. state pensioners  holders of the S1 who are not covered under the withdrawal agreement.  “Can S1 certificate holders access healthcare whilst visiting the UK? If you have a UK issued S1 which you’ve regis...

Can I Work As Employed And Self Employed?

Yes you can and this is known as Pluriactividad. Information from the social security WEBSITE. You will need to set up as Autonomo by registering with the social security and the Tax Office. You may need to employ a gestor de contabilidad to car...

How And Where Can I Report Domestic Violence?

Telephone Number: 016   Domestic violence telephone numbers and also information reference to children, on this government website Also this Guardia Civil Website provided various telephone number and information on this subject. The site o...

Where And How Do I Report Sexual Abuse Of Minors?

This Guardia Civil Website will give you full information on where and how to put in a report. The site also advices on signs to look out for plus much more useful information. The site offers the English language but turns out to be only on the...

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