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Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones - ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with…

2 months ago

Updated! EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Set to Launch in October 2025

The European Union is preparing to introduce the new Entry/Exit System (EES), a significant security measure designed to monitor the…

3 months ago

Non-Lucrative Visa Renewals in Spain: What to Expect in 2025 – Podcast 9

If you plan to renew your Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) in 2025, you need to be aware of some key…

6 months ago

UK PASSPORT VALIDITY – IMPORTANT- Check your passport dates

Since the UK left the European Union, British passport holders have been subject to more stringent rules regarding their travel…

1 year ago

Mijas Foreigners Department

A vital free service to foreign residents since 1985 - find out more! Mijas is a municipality in Malaga province…

1 year ago

Relocating to Spain – Upsticks Top 10 tips for success

As well as visas, residency applications and vehicle registrations, over the years the Upsticks team have picked up hundreds of…

2 years ago

August in Spain – where is everyone?

August in Spain - where is everyone? The answer to that is that the world and his wife goes on…

3 years ago

Say hello to EES – the EU Entry/Exit system

Say hello to EES, the EU Entry/Exit system - currently due to go live October 2024At roughly the same time…

3 years ago

Food shopping in Spain without a car – all you need to know

Food shopping is probably the easiest of chores to do without a car, from supermarket food deliveries to specialist diets,…

3 years ago

How to travel in Spain without a car – there’s an app for that

How easy is it to travel around Spain and get on with daily life without a car? Combine rising fuel…

3 years ago