A message from British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris to UK nationals in Spain
The Withdrawal Agreement which sets out how the UK leaves the EU has now passed into UK law, which, once the European Parliament has ratified it this week, means that the UK is leaving the EU with a...
View ArticleUK Driving Licence exchange
We know there has been some confusion around the exchange of UK driving licences and whether you need to start the process by 31 January. The information currently on the DGT website referring to the...
View ArticleHealthcare and Pension Information
Following a story that appeared in The Leader, about the falling number of pensioners in Spain, and which also contained references to future healthcare and pension arrangements, the British Embassy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Does Brexit Mean for International Students in the UK?
Apart from the economic implications of Brexit, there are many other complications that have reared their heads since the vote. There is more than one research paper needed to determine the extent of...
View ArticleMore outreach events in Alicante and Murcia
On 17 and 18 March the British Consulate in Alicante is holding four separate outreach events to update UK nationals in Alicante and Murcia on what the UK’s departure from the EU means for them....
View ArticleSpanish Government launches Telephone 060 hotline for information on Brexit
The Spanish government has launched a new telephone service “Brexit 060” will began operating a little over 3 weeks ago. Its objective is to inform and respond to calls from members of the public, both...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FIRST EDITION OF THE UK-SPAIN BUSINESS AWARDS
The British Embassy, the British Chamber of Commerce and Santander Bank honour good trade relations between Spain and the United Kingdom These awards recognise companies such as Cosentino Babcock,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SAN FULGENCIO’S ‘2020 VISION’
ONE of the consequences of the UK leaving the EU with a deal on the Withdrawal Agreement on January 31st gave assurances to those British citizens living legally in Spain now and before the end of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Round Four underway as UK and EU resume their Brexit stances
It looks very much as though Boris Johnson is pushing along with his Brexit plans and is not expecting to ask for any extension beyond the end of the year. As such the United Kingdom will most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spain launches new residency document for UK nationals
On Monday 6 July the Spanish Government launched a new residency document for UK nationals who are protected by the Withdrawal Agreement – the Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero or TIE. This means some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Support for UK nationals in Spain through major information campaign and...
The UK Government’s Foreign Office has launched a vital information campaign targeting more than one million UK nationals across Europe with support and advice on steps to protect their rights after...
View ArticleClik here to view.
British Government update on residency in Spain
If you are legally resident in Spain before the transition period ends on 31 December 2020, you will be able to stay. You must register as a Spanish resident if you want to stay in Spain for more than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gaining Residency in Spain
Asociación Babelia and its team for the UK Nationals Support Project are delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the Department of International Residents of Orihuela Costa Town Hall and the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Updated Information for UK Nationals In Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a further update on the situation regarding residency and so forth in Spain and how expats wishing to remain should prepare following the implementation of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New protocol to exchange UK Driving Licence
As you know, one of the key actions for UK Nationals living in Spain is to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one, but recently a lack of appointments has made this difficult. Therefore, to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON HER MAJESTY’S SERVICE
UK GOVERNMENT WRITES TO MORE THAN 100,000 BRITS LIVING IN SPAIN TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE END OF THE TRANSITION PERIOD One of the largest UK Government direct mail campaigns to UK Nationals living...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cartagena opens a container route with the United Kingdom in the face of...
The port of Cartagena is opening a direct container route to the UK in anticipation of a ‘No Deal BREXIT’. The route, linking Cartagena with Liverpool, will be operated by Containerships, who have been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brussels and London finally reach agreement over ‘Brexit’
In the words of Michelle Barnier as he announced the Brexit deal on Thursday afternoon, “The clock is no longer ticking,” a phrase that was very much his own and one that he repeated time and again...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spanish Press accuse Sánchez of surrendering Gibraltar
Pedro Sánchez has been accused of taking another step toward handing over Gibraltar, not so much to the UK as to the British colony itself, with both the Brexit agreement and the resignation of Spain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BANNED FROM EU: APPLES, BEEF, CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS YOU CANNOT TAKE IN BAGGAGE
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union means travellers face bans on a wide range of goods. As a Dutch television report showed, border officials have been confiscating sandwiches from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
British shoppers feeling the Brexit effect
Some Supermarkets and Independent businesses in Spain faced with supply problems in post-Brexit rules on exports to EU By Andrew Atkinson Although the British Government reach a Brexit agreement with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How does Brexit affect Spanish property owners? Everything you need to know
Brexit has brought on many changes for Britons, including those who own property in Spain. Learn more about how Brexit affects Spanish property owners here. Spain is famed for its beaches, pleasant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Government will not deport Brits who have made Spain their home
The Spanish Government is working to provide maximum legal certainty for British citizens resident in Spain. From 1 January, UK Nationals have been able to spend 90 days out of every 180 within the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
San Fulgencio conference – Brexit effect on Future British Residents
San Fulgencio hosts a conference to discuss the effects of Brexit among British citizens The Regional Secretary for the European Union and External Relations, Joan Calabuig, meets with members of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How has Brexit changed the online casino industry?
A big chunk of the British population is invested in Online Casinos and Gambling in general. And there is no doubt that a large part of the entire British economy is dependent on the Gambling Industry....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Murcia fruit and veg companies begin to dump UK following Brexit
By Andrew Atkinson Murcia fruit and vegetables companies are beginning to dump the UK following the withdrawal from the European Union at the turn of the year. The decision comes after an increase in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brits now want to stay in Europe as EU calls for second vote
Following publication of a report by the EU Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Affairs last week, calling for a second BREXIT referendum, London based talkRadio has sparked hundreds of reactions...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to apply for a disabled parking permit
People with reduced mobility or visual impairment can apply for a disabled parking badge. With it, you are allowed to park in designated disabled areas, or in green and blue zones, among others. One...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clock Ticking for UK Licence Holders
In March, an agreement was finally reached for the exchange of United Kingdom issued driving licences held by residents in Spain for the Spanish equivalent, without the need to sit a test, as per the...
View ArticleMichael Ellam leads discussions with EU: Is the UK finally tackling the...
In a move signaling a major shift in the UK’s approach to its post-Brexit relationship with the European Union, the British government has appointed Michael Ellam as the lead official for discussions...
View Article