Bringing your pet (dog, cat or ferret) to Spain from a Non EU Country
When entering Spain, you will have to go through a Traveller’s Point of Entry (TPE). Find a list of the Spanish TPE here. You will declare to the Resguardo Fiscal de la Guardia Civil (Guardia Civil Office) that you are travelling with a pet, and present the pet’s documentation. If your pet does not have […]
Pareja de hecho (Balearic Islands) – Guide
Becoming a pareja Estable, also known as pareja de Hecho, is an alternative option to marriage for many couples who wish to legalise a stable relationship. It has to be noted that although in some legal aspects the Pareja Estable resembles marriage, they are not equal in terms of rights and obligations. We recommend you […]
Digital Certificate – a how to guide
The Digital Certificate or Certificado Digital in Spanish, is an electronic ID that enables you to manage a wide range of administrative processes from your own computer. The Digital Certificate is needed not only to register as Autónomo (self-employed), but also to register your documents when applying for your TIE, making tax declarations and joining […]
Legal aid in Spain – Guide
I cannot afford a lawyer. How can I obtain legal aid in Spain? If you find yourself in a situation where you need legal assistance for your defence and you cannot afford to pay a lawyer you might be entitled to free legal help from the state legal aid scheme. The Spanish authority which governs […]
Power of attorney in Spain (Poder notarial) – Guide
A power of attorney is a way of giving someone you trust, your attorney, the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf. You can give a power of attorney to any adult with full mental capacity. This is very useful at different stages of life, especially to resolve administrative procedures when you are away […]
Registering your Vehicle in Spain
If you are planning to bring your car or vehicle to Spain, you will have to register it with the Spanish authorities. For how long can I drive until having to register my vehicle? If you are a non-resident, you have 6 months to register the vehicle until having to take it back to the […]
Why you should make a Will
If you die without a valid will, your money and possessions may not go to the people you would like them to. A will is the only way to make sure your savings and possessions (your estate) go to the people and causes that you care about. A will is not obligatory but it is […]
Getting Married in Spain
There are two categories of marriage in Spain: People from other countries who are not legal residents of Spain, but who wish to marry. Those who are Spanish nationals or are legally resident in Spain. 1) Getting married in Spain if you are not a legal resident. Many people decide they wish to come to […]
Registering the birth of a baby
All births in Spain, need to be registered at the Civil Registry by the registrar, in order to produce an official record that a baby has been born. This record will show the following details: Date Time Place of the birth Identity Sex Details of the parents. A baby’s birth must be registered by any […]
Do I still need a passport?
There has been recent debate on Facebook pages about whether UK nationals resident in Spain still need a valid passport to travel – even if they are in possession of a TIE. The answer is – YES. Citizens of EU countries can travel to Spain if they have a valid passport or National Identity Card. […]