British woman misses out on Mallorca holiday over passport validity
Britons are advised to check their passport validity carefully as under this rule.
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"Just because you've been driving a long time doesn't mean you'll pass your Spanish test"
Interview with Mallorca-based driving instructor Charles McCartney.
Grace period extended for British driving licences in Spain
"The announcement will be welcomed locally...."
Britons will have to pay for entry to Mallorca from 2022, says media report
The European Commission confirmed the payment and pre-registration will apply for any trips to all Schengen area states, plus the non-Schengen micro-states of Andorra and Monaco.
Update for UK driving licence holders in Spain
This is a mesage for British citizens in Spain.
Has the 90 days has its day?
Spain has taken one step in the right direction, will it go all the way?
Skills gap
“There must be thousands of expat Brits with skills which are needed in Britain...”
Stamp it out, please
“The 90 day rule should be abolished because it will have a big impact on holiday home owners...”
Brexit costing Mallorca
Brexit continues to be full of surprises, now it’s VAT and customs and excise duties.
British Government extends help to expats in Spain
The UKNSF provides funds to eight organisations to support UK Nationals who need assistance with their residency applications.
Update for British Nationals Living in Spain
“The Spanish Government has no plans to deport British citizens who have made Spain their home and for this reason.."
500 British expats face deportation from Spain as a result of new Brexit laws
"All residents must now be registered...."
Four out of five British boats may quit long-term cruising in EU waters
The failure of the UK and EU to reach an agreement means that UK citizens can now only visit Schengen countries for 90 days in every 180, making it impossible for boat owners to spend a whole season exploring Europe’s coasts and inland waterways.
Sa Pobla new potato export to the UK starts
There is still some concern because of Brexit "uncertainties".
EU, UK in new skirmish over vaccines as post-Brexit ties sour
"This pandemic has put us all on the same side in the battle for global health. We oppose vaccine nationalism in all its forms."
“We may not be in the EU but we’re still Europeans, the 180-day rule has to be resolved...”
“I’ve contacted four different lawyers in Mallorca, each one has a different answer and the Spanish Embassy in London is closed due to Covid..."
British businesses and families being hit by Brexit travel rules
‘180 days in Spain’ campaign to challenge the new limit on how many days British residents can spend in the EU have highlighted a host of problems.
Fighting to resolve the 3-6 month trap for Britons in Spain
Interview with Andrew Hesselden, who owns a home in Mallorca and is campaigning to defend the rights of part-year British residents.
“No one could have really known what Brexit was going to entail ...”
Interview with Camilla Hiller-Fry of EuroCitizens, a body created to defend the rights of Britons in Spain and Spaniards in the UK.
British skippers will not be able to captain Spanish yachts
Bilateral and reciprocal agreements are being worked on to make matters more flexible.
"Brexpats", forgotten by the UK government
Brexpats in Spain association says British residents feel "deceived" by politicians.
Sa Pobla potato exporters facing Brexit bureaucracy
More paperwork, but there is experience of trading with "third countries".
Travelling between the UK and the EU post-Brexit
New rules on travel, including what to do with a cheese and ham sandwich.
Spain and UK reach agreement in principle on Gibraltar
Agreement has been reached "without prejudice to the inalienable claims" to sovereignty.
End of transition period Q&A for UK nationals living in Spain
Key questions that have been asked about the transition.
Brexit British business group could be formed through the Bulletin at Chamber of Commerce
"Business group could open the door to new opportunities on the island..."
“We are trying to make the Brexit transition as easy as possible for British citizens ...”
Interview with Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics.
Change of heart
“Johnson faces the prospect of getting a deal which is needed and not rejected by parliament...”
Brexit
“Protecting the rights of British nationals in the EU is an absolute priority for the UK Government”
They discussed the issues affecting the more than 300,000 British citizens who have made Spain their home.
Brexit breakthrough
“Is the Brexit mess finally coming to an end...? I think so. There are now two different teams.”
Pensions
Uprating guarantee for UK State Pension recipients living in Spain
There is no need for individuals to take any action unless your circumstances change between now and 31 October.
£3 million grant to help UK nationals in the EU prepare for Brexit
The Government wants to support those who may find it harder to complete all the paperwork.
News
Johnson plans to restrict parliament time before Brexit
The move limits the amount of parliamentary time available to lawmakers who want to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leaving the EU without an exit deal.
Brexit down to the wire
“Corbyn has managed to bring together his coalition but is it enough...”
Brexit
"I fear for the rest of the country; no-deal Brexit is no good"
Sadiq Khan voices his concerns about Brexit and the extent to which other policies have been neglected.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
Paperwork
"The green residence certificate is still valid in Spain," says British ambassador.
Jason Moore06/05/2022 14:11