When considering relocating to Spain, it is important to seek advice in several areas to ensure a smooth transition. Here are some of the key things to consider: Visa Requirements: Ensure that you have all the necessary documents and meet the criteria for obtaining a visa. Seek advice from a reputable immigration lawyer or Spanish consulate to avoid any misunderstandings or...
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Measures approved by Cabinet include cutting borrowing costs over five years to offset higher interest rates. After weeks of talks between the government and banks, Spain's cabinet is expected to approve the measures on Tuesday, which include cutting interest rates over a five-year grace period. The measures make Spain one of the first euro zone countries to cushion the blow from rising mortgage...
Brittany Ferries has announced the launch of the ship, which will ferry passengers from the southeastern tip of Rosslare to Bilbao twice a week. The Salamanca can carry more than 1,000 passengers from Europort, and can carry bicycles, pedestrians and dogs. The 214.5-meter ferry takes over the direct route from Rosslare to Bilbao twice a week on Wednesday and Friday mornings. The transit lasts 29...
Travel experts advise holidaymakers on how to keep valuables safe on their next trip to Spain Unfortunately, pickpockets are a common feature of some large cities, and while crime in Spain is relatively low compared to many other popular tourist destinations, street markets, shopping malls and beaches still offer great opportunities for crafty thieves. Great opportunity to outwit unsuspecting...
Spain wants to lift a 90-day restriction on visitors from the UK, allowing them to stay in the country indefinitely, as they were allowed before Brexit. Currently, visitors from outside the EU, including the UK, can visit for 90 days in any 180-day period. Before the pandemic, Spain received around 84 million tourists a year, including 17 million from the UK, a figure that fell when pandemic...
The post-pandemic boom for foreigners to buy properties in Spain continues, with some new nationalities buying at record prices. Spain has long been a destination for foreigners buying family homes or holiday accommodation. Traditionally, the majority of these buyers came from certain countries - mainly the UK, Germany, France and the US. But a new trend has emerged in 2022, with increased buying...
For those dreaming of selling and moving to the countryside, how about buying an entire village as Salto de Castro in northwest Spain is up for sale? Salto de Castro (Spanish village for sale) is located in the province of Zamora on the border with Portugal, a 3-hour drive from Madrid, and has many of the buildings you'll find in a Spanish town. These include 44 apartments, a hotel, a church, a...
If you're thinking of moving to sunny Spain more permanently and you're under retirement age, chances are you'll need to work. The job market in Spain is complex, as is the bureaucracy and paperwork involved in finding a job, so knowing the jargon is a huge advantage. Given that it is a popular destination for English-speaking expats, many newcomers mistakenly believe that if they have sufficient...
Relatives of people exiled during Franco's dictatorship can claim citizenship under the Democratic Memory Act Hundreds of thousands of citizenship applications are expected in Spain as relatives of the country's exiles will benefit from a new historic memorial law aimed at addressing the legacy of Francisco Franco's dictatorship. The Democratic Memory Law, also informally known as the "Sun Tzu Law,"...