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Eu/non-eu Citizens Right To Apply For The Ehic

All citizens who are insured for public healthcare or have healthcare cover by a European member state including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, are entitled to a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Spanish equivalent is the T

Holiday Rentals Madrid-city Severely Restricted

A new local law has been approved on the 27th of March 2019, restricting access to licences to rent out apartments in buildings shared with regular residents. One of the most restricting requirements is that in buildings where residents live too

Travelling With Pets In Europe Post Transition Period

Until the end of the transition period, travelling with pets remains the same. Pet Travel Scheme helpline Contact the Pet Travel Scheme helpline if you need more information. Pet Travel Scheme helpline Pet Travel Section Eden Bridge House Lowthe

Flights Protected In No Deal Brexit Scenario

Information from the UK Government about an agreement with the EU with regards to continued reciprocal rights to use airspace, so that there won’t be a need to cancel flights when the UK exits the EU without a deal. LINK  

Refund Vat (iva) To Travellers From Outside Eu

If you have your habitual residence outside the EU or in one of the following places and have bought goods on your travels in Spain, you can claim back the VAT (IVA) paid on them. Büsingen, Ceuta, Helgoland, Canary Islands, Channel Islands, Lak

Who Do I Notify In Uk When Moving Or Retiring To Spain?

Please read the instructions on the link below: Leaving the UK Tax Leaving the UK

Tie Application/renewal-can I Exit And Return To Spain?

You should not leave the country unless you have applied for an “Autorización de regreso”. Translation from this government website. ASSUMPTIONS a) Be the holder of a residence or stay authorization and have initiated the renewal o

What Can I Legally Bring To Spain From Non-eu Country

Leaflet from the Spanish government with regards to Spanish customs rules when you travel to Spain from a non-EU country. The leaflet also contains telephone number and website addresses for further information. LINK TO LEAFLET More info from Yo

Are There Limits When Travelling With Cash?

Information from the EU Commision

Waiting For A Tie-can I Leave The Country?

if you have applied for a TIE card for a non EU and find that you need to temporarily leave the country, you would have to apply for an ‘authorisation to return’. Translation taken from the site. a) Be the holder of a residence or st

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