All the latest information is on https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain and Brits in Spain Facebook. The Q&A document that is pinned to the top of their Facebook page is kept updated and is a useful place if you need information. Here’s what the Embassy advise:- Specifically for tourists trying to return to the UK The Spanish authorities […]
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During the lockdown and our free online webinars, I have heard inspirational stories from Costa Women members. Here’s the first three. If you have any you would like to share please comment below and I can be in touch. Using what Skills you have Firstly, Marjan Looije – Marjan one of our dutch members
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We are in this together and can best get through it together. Following the Government’s decree on Saturday 14th March as described in this report, life in Spain has changed and over the coming year over half of us may experience the dry cough, sore throat and tiredness symptoms of Covid 19. The government prescription is ‘self isolation’
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15 March 2020 The FCO has updated its Travel Advice to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, following the restrictions put in place by the Spanish government in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19). For more information visit (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain). On 14 March, the Spanish government introduced a State of Emergency,
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Welcome to Villa Andalucía My name is Helen and I am the owner of this unique B&B with a difference. I have four rooms all with ensuites and uniquely designed, two of the rooms also have mini kitchenettes, giving you the chance to self-cater for yourself. You have the choice of ordering breakfasts or
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Brexit: where we are now As you will know, the UK left the EU last Friday at 23:00 (CET), so it seems like the right time to send you an update on what this means for UK nationals living in Spain. The Withdrawal Agreement which sets out how the UK leaves the EU has been
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Did you know that 1.5 million people per year are provided with basic foods by food banks in Spain? Sadly, these vulnerable people are unable to put food on their tables and without the important work of the national network of food banks they would go hungry. Spain’s Federation of Food Banks is called FESBAL.
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No regrets in expat life – just lessons learned. Click the link below for lesson #1. A Lesson On Becoming Resident in Spain
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Information about the Golden Visa. 1. What is the Golden Visa and what are the requirements to obtain it? The “Golden Visa” is permission to reside in Spain issued to natural persons without any time limit on the length of stay, including the right to work in Spain. The basic requirement is that the interested
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Ask for Angela is a safety campaign for anyone (male and female) who feels unsafe on a date or a night out. They can discreetly use a code word (Angela) and staff at the venue support that person by getting them to a safe space. The aim of this campaign is to reduce sexual violence
