Firstly it is useful to determine if your country has an automatic validation agreement with Spain, in case you already have a driver´s licence. Here is an official list of countries which have a co-validation agreement or ¨canje de conducir¨ in Spanish. This means that if you have a driver’s licence from any of the listed countries, all you need is to
Lost and Found Office: Email Address: [email protected] Telephone Number: 915 279 590 Address: Paseo Molino, 7/9 28045 MADRID Office Hours:Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm( Summer Timetable (from 15 June to 15 September): Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 1:30pm Lost or Stolen Credit Cards: American Express: Tel: 915 720 303 or Tel:
Foreigner Documentation in Spain Any foreigner staying longer than 3 months in Spain needs to apply for a NIE. The NIE, which stands for Número de Identidad de Extranjero, is basically an identification number for foreigners. It’s required for many transactions in Spain, such as buying or selling property, or paying taxes. Getting it requires
One of the challenges of English speaking expat families is finding, not just the right school for their children, but an English instruction school at all in Spain. In general English is still not that big in Spain, but some Spanish regions like Madrid are trying to bridge the language gap. However, if a child
No doubt Madrid is packed with dazzling events, pristine green spaces and world-renowned food but, like the refrain of Los Refrescos’ famous anthem reminds the millions of sweating Madrileños and red-faced visitors, ‘Aqui no hay playa‘. There is no beach here in Madrid, of course! There are, however, a number of public swimming pools beckoning
