You can drive in Spain with the driving licences from the European Union and the EEE (Iceland, Liechtenstein y Norway). To drive in Spain if you are a Non European citizen, you have to exchange your license to the Spanish one in the first 6 months from your legal residence.

To drive safety in Spain there are some regulations you need to know, the most important are:

• The use of the mobile phone while driving is forbidden
• The radio and the mobile phone must be switched off at the gas stations
• You need to carry a reflective vest in the car and wear it in case you need to get out if the car is on the road
• The use of the warning triangles is an obligation if the car is broken down and immovable on the road
• Passing a car has to be made by the left side
• It is an obligation to drive with the seat belt on
• Wearing the helmet when driving a motorbike is compulsory

Parking

Blue and green lines on the floor imply that you probably have to pay; the amount will depend on the colour of the line, the neighbourhood and the duration of your stay. Put the money into the parking meter to get the ticket and leave it on sight on the dashboard.

Driving licence with points

In Spain the traffic code has a point system. Points will be removed or delivered depending on the offenses committed. You could not drive if all points are removed.

Relocations España is specialized in all formalities for the expats moving to Spain. It is part of the Mobility Services Network Group, formed by a group of companies whose services cover the whole process of an international assignment from beginning to end.

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When expats are moving to another country, there are many issues that have to be taken into account: The new job, the new house and in many cases a new language, but also if he or she comes with family there are other concerns that take priority such as the school for the children or medical care. Here is a short list of information on Spanish public health:

• The Spanish national health system offers a great coverage of free services and it is considered one of the best in the world.
• Foreign legal residents have the same rights as any Spaniard.
• If you need to go to the general doctor in Spain, you must make an appointment either by phone or in person. Usually and depending on gravity, the waiting time is 48 hours maximum.
• The health card is a personal and non-transferable document that accredits the right to receive the necessary health benefits.
In addition to public health, in Spain a private insurance payment policy can be contracted that which is faster than the public insurance in most cases.

The dentist is not included in the public health system (only in an emergency) but finding a dental clinic is simple.

Relocations Spain will help you with the registration process in the public or private social security system as well as obtaining the health card and registration in the health centre that corresponds to your new home.

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There are more and more international educational centres in Spain. They offer a great opportunity for the student to know, in addition to another language, another culture. This modality opens the doors so that the student can defend himself outside our borders or to access to a prestigious university.

Many of the children studying in the schools are Spanish but there are also a large percentage of children of expatriates who want to maintain the language of the country of origin or simply to learn a new one. It also teaches them how to relate to others in an increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world.

In relation to the price, we must recognize that they are not within reach of any pocket. The price usually ranges between 850 and 2000 Euros per month per child.

Some of the international colleges, although all maintain a fairly high standard of quality are:

– BRAINS (Madrid)

– RUNNYMEDE COLLEGE (Madrid)

– KINGS COLLEGE (various locations)

– SEK INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES (various locations)

– SAN FRANCISCO DE PAULA (Sevilla)

-AMERICAN SCHOOL (various locations)

– ENDAZE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL (Madrid)

– HIGHLANDS SCHOOL (Barcelona)

– THE AMERICAN SCHOOL (Bilbao and other locations)

International schools are a very good option to prepare children for the future in an increasingly globalized world where the languages ​​are keys that open many doors facing the working life. With international schools spread across the country we can say that Spain boasts a wide and varied education system.

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Holland is a country that offers endless places to visit. If you have to move to Holland you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, cosmopolitan cities, romantic villages, museums, safe cities, etc.

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Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in the world and it is considered one of the most culturally diverse European countries. 

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Barcelona is a city known worldwide for its original architecture, its multicultural neighborhoods, its Mediterranean climate, its beaches, its gastronomy, its range of leisure for all tastes, the quality of life it offers, etc.

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What is to apostille a document?

The apostille procedure consists in inserting on an public document, or an extension thereof, an Apostille or annotation certifying the authenticity of the signature of the public documents issued in a country that signed the XII Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, which eliminates the requirement of Legalization of Foreign Public Documents that should have effects in another country that signed it.

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VERY FRAGILE … This is the phrase that we usually read in the boxes when a move is made. It is fundamental when we make a national or international move that the company that provides the service is totally trustworthy and gives us guarantees: making an inventory, making sure that everything is well protected, counting the boxes that are in origin and verifying with a count in destination, as well as checking at the moment of unpacking.

The cost of a national or international move varies greatly depending on the quantity, volume of the goods to be transported, whether international or national, the conditions of access, etc.

The OCU has done a survey to know firsthand the users’ experience with national moving services, the most common problems are the price of this service and, in general, the degree of satisfaction with the company in charge of the move.

The first thing they recommend when preparing a move is to request a detailed budget since one in ten users paid more than budgeted.

Relocations España carries out national and international changes as part of its usual mobility activities with more than 25 years of experience. It has a team of professional, a fleet of vehicles adapted to the needs of each project and the current environmental standards. This experience ensures a standardized process in each transfer, such as the rigorous inventory of the equipment, packing procedures – following the international FIDI standards, the level of service of the human team involved in each process, which also has many years of experience in the company.

If the objects to be transported require special care, we have special packaging for example for: works of art, glass, technical material…

Once inventoried, packed, stored in boxes, loaded and cleaned the space, vehicles will take the belongings to the new destination: either 10 or 2,000 miles, by land, sea or air. If you do not have a destination yet, it is possible to store your belongings in the furniture storerooms, regardless of length or dimension, because what is important is to adapt to the needs of the client.

Even an additional service can be contemplated, such as the delivery storage room. If you need something that you were already storing with them or leave something new, the mobile storage system will make your work easier as it moves to the address you ask for with your belongings so you can manipulate them.

Trust only companies that offer a guarantee and enjoy a comfortable and efficient move.

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Persons: the key to successful internationalization

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