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There is a transition period for CURRENT residents to exchange their UK driving licence for a Spanish one As of January 1, 2021 , the general regulations on licenses from third countries (non-EU countries) will apply and the licenses issued by the British authorities will enable you to drive in Spain for six months from the entry of the holder in Spain or from the date of obtaining legal residence. source: DGT y el Brexit Irrespective …
Read MoreA great many British ” Swallows” – extended stay visitors to Spain – are seeking ways to stay longer than the allotted 90 day visit allowed by the Schengen rules which will be in effect from January 2021 once the Brexit transition period has ended, and much is being made of the so called “Golden Visa” or more correctly Residence Visa (Non-Lucrative)For non-working individuals (with a reliable, ongoing source of income and substantial savings) who wish to …
Read MoreIT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT BRITISH CITIZEN HOLDERS OF AN EU CITIZEN GREEN RESIDENCE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE EITHER A4 SIZE OR GREEN PAPER CREDIT CARD SIZED HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO DO ANYTHING AT THE MOMENT UNLESS THEY SO WISH. THE GREEN DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETELY VALID FOR THE TIME BEING. HOWEVER Migration Minister (Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones) Hana Jalloul has spoken out to encourage British Residents of Spain to exchange their Green Residence …
Read MoreANNEX Specific measures for the Christmas Holidays on the island of Tenerife (December 19, 2020 – January 2, 2021) Unofficial translation of legislation found here http://sede.gobcan.es/boc/boc-a-2020-261-5027.pdf 1. Limitation of entry and exit from the island of Tenerife. 1.1. Entry to the island of Tenerife is restricted for people from the rest of the national territory. Likewise, the departure from the island of Tenerife is restricted for people bound for the rest of the national territory. …
Read MoreIn Canary Islands we work hard every day so you can visit us in optimal conditions of safety, hygiene and quality. Ours is one of the lowest epidemiological indices in Europe and the lowest in Spain. Most hotels have now opened their doors or will do so very soon, along with the main tourist attractions, shops and restaurants. If you are travelling to our islands soon, (November 2020) the information here will be of interest …
Read More* The UK had a transition period which ended on 31 December 2020. After this period, British nationals will become subject to the Schengen area restriction of 90 days in a rolling 180 day period for visitors. Visitors will not need a visa. Those who are legally resident in Spain (ie registered with the police immigration division) will obviously not be considered “visitors” for these purposes. * It is therefore vital to have registered as …
Read MoreAs of the end of the transition period British citizens and their non-EU family members will be subject to all Spanish immigration rules for third-country nationals, meaning any privileges under EU freedom of movement will come to an end. However, UK nationals and their family members who established the residence in other EU Member State before the end of the transition period in accordance with EU free movement law, will maintain their free movements rights after 31st …
Read MoreFirst article. Modification of Order SND / 399/2020, of May 9, for the relaxation of certain national restrictions, established after the declaration of the state of alarm in application of phase 1 of the Plan for the transition to a new normality, which is amended from the following way: One. The annex is modified, which is drawn up in the following terms: ANNEXED (to phase 1)Territorial units: In the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the provinces …
Read MoreOrder SND / 403/2020, of May 11, on the quarantine conditions that people from other countries must undergo upon arrival in Spain, during the health crisis caused by COVID-19. original here https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/12/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4932.pdf Article 1. Purpose. The purpose of this order is to establish the quarantine conditions that people from other countries must undergo upon arrival in Spain, during the health crisis caused by COVID-19. Article 2. Quarantine period. 1. People arriving from abroad must be …
Read MoreArticle 1. Extension of the Emergency status. The state of Emergency declared by Royal Decree 463/2020 of March 14 is extended, declaring the state of Emergency for the management of the health crisis situation caused by COVID-19. Article 2. Duration of the extension. The extension established in this royal decree will extend from 00:00 on May 24, 2020 to 00:00 on June 7, 2020, and will be subject to the same conditions established in Royal …
Read MoreArticle 1. Extension of temporary residence and / or work authorizations and stay authorizations. 1. Temporary residence and / or work authorizations and stay authorizations for studies, student mobility, non-labor practices or volunteer services provided for in the immigration regulations, whose validity expires during the validity of the state of alarm and its successive extensions or have expired in the ninety calendar days prior to the date on which it was decreed, will be automatically …
Read Morehttps://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/09/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4911.pdf CHAPTER I General disposition Section 1 Purpose and scope Article 1. Purpose. The purpose of this order is to establish the conditions for the relaxation of certain national restrictions established by the state of Emergency in application of phase 1 of the Plan for the transition to a new normality. Article 2. Scope of application. 1. This order will be applied to the specified activities that are undertaken in the territorial units that appear …
Read MoreDocumentation required The following documents shall be attached to the application for aid: – In case of acting through a representative (representation is only allowed in the electronic filing mode of the request), official document proving the representation. – Complete copy of the current lease agreement, expressly including the means and method of payment to the lessor. – Accreditation of the payment of the last three monthly payments, unless the contract has a shorter term, …
Read MoreHelp for the self-employed to complete the application for extraordinary benefit for cessation of activity The Government of the Canary Islands has approved, through DECREE law 4/2020, of April 2, extraordinary measures of an economic, financial, fiscal and administrative nature to confront the crisis caused by COVID-19, among other measures to maintain employment and social support, the MEASURE OF SUPPORT FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED, set out in article 3 of the aforementioned Decree.The aid will be granted in …
Read MoreCHAPTER I Conditions for the opening of retail establishments and commercial premises and similar services to the public Article 1. Reopening of retail establishments and commercial premises and of similar services. 1. All retail establishments and commercial premises and activities of professional services whose activity had been suspended after the declaration of the state of alarm under the provisions of article 10.1 of Royal Decree 463/2020 , of March 14, declaring the state of alarm …
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