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Legalising / Apostilling a Spanish Document

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Posted in Residents On Jun 28, 2023

Updated: 28 June 2023 Before accepting various legal documents or certificates that originated overseas, most foreign countries will insist on the document first being legalised with an apostille. This is a procedure recognised by most countries worldwide, whereby the authenticity of the document (but not the truth of the contents) is verified by the authorities…

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Obtaining copies of Spanish Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates

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Posted in Uncategorized On Jul 21, 2021

Last updated: 20th February 2024 Do you need an official replacement copy of a Spanish Birth certificate, Death Certificate or Marriage Certificate? Official copies can be obtained via the Civil Registry (“Registro Civil”) and the process is surprisingly straightforward. Simply visit the following link to complete the online application form: https://www.registrocivil.es/info/santa-cruz-de-tenerife/santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ For Death Certificates, scroll…

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Obtaining Official Translations of Documents for use in Tenerife

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Posted in Uncategorized On May 27, 2021

Foreigners involved in personal or business transactions, or administrative or court proceedings in Spain are often asked to produce a document from their home country translated into Spanish. Such translations can sometimes be unofficial and prepared by anyone. However, in the majority of cases, where the recipient needs to be certain that the translation is…

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BREXIT UPDATE – Restrictions on UK Nationals buying Non-Urban Land in Tenerife

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Posted in Tenerife Property, Visitors & Tourists On Feb 18, 2021

BREXIT UPDATE for UK Nationals buying Property in Tenerife after January 2021 – Pitfalls and procedure when buying non-urban land. Last updated: 5th November 2024 Brits looking to purchase property or land in Tenerife that is classed as ‘non-urban’ or ‘rustic’ may now have additional hoops to jump through since 1st January 2021 due to…

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Digital Certificates in Tenerife- How to obtain or replace one

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Posted in Residents On Aug 19, 2020

UPDATED 13th November 2020 OBTAINING OR REPLACING A DIGITAL CERTIFICATE IN TENERIFE Contents of this Page Do you NEED a Digital Certificate? Types of Digital Certificate What Administrative Procedures are available using a Digital Certificate? How to Apply for your Digital Certificate How to Renew your Digital Certificate when it Expires     In the…

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Getting Married / Weddings in Tenerife – Paperwork & Procedures

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Posted in Residents, Visitors & Tourists On Dec 26, 2019

LAST UPDATED: 23rd February 2022 CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE: Introduction to getting married in Tenerife Getting married in Tenerife, Procedures and Documentation   1.  Introduction to getting married in Tenerife With it’s perfect year-round climate, stunning views and romantic hideaways, Tenerife is one of the most idyllic destinations on the planet in which to get…

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Emergency Consular Assistance in Tenerife

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Posted in Residents, Visitors & Tourists On May 27, 2018

The British and Irish Consulates were previously eager for their respective citizens to register their residence in Tenerife. This not only assisted them with statistical information as to the number of citizens they have to cater for, but it allowed them to provide quicker and easier advice and assistance should a citizen suddenly require consular…

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Legalising Building Work in Tenerife

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Posted in Residents, Tenerife Property On May 27, 2018

Whether you are considering the purchase of a resale property, or indeed refurbishing/extending a property you already own, care must be taken to ensure that the works are carried out legally. Failure to do so can lead to fines and even a demolition order in respect of the illegal works. Buyers should also check that…

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Applying for your Spanish Criminal Record Certificate

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Posted in Residents On May 25, 2018

LAST EDITED: 6th February 2023 Anyone having spent time in Spain (resident or non-resident) has the right to apply for a certificate detailing their Spanish criminal record file (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales). An example certificate can be viewed HERE: HOW TO APPLY For those living in Tenerife (or Spain in general), you can apply for…

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Criminal Records Checks – UK & Ireland

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Posted in Residents On May 25, 2018

OBTAINING UK OR IRISH CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS WHILST IN TENERIFE Last Updated: 22nd January 2021   In today’s heavily regulated world, more and more employers, adoption agencies and countless other organisations are requesting that applicants disclose their criminal record history. In Tenerife, you can carry out a Spanish criminal record check against your own name….

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Applying for Probate on Assets in Tenerife after a Death

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Posted in Residents On May 25, 2018

UPDATED: 28th February 2024 Applying for Probate in Tenerife So a relative or friend has died in Tenerife. But how do you sort out the paperwork and administer their estate? The first step is to obtain the Death Certificate (Certificado de Fallecimiento). This will typically be issued to the next-of-kin promptly following the death where…

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Empadronamiento & Travel Discount Certificate

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Posted in Residents On May 25, 2018

UPDATED: 20th February 2024 Empadronamiento Certificate – Applying at the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) The Empadronamiento Certificate (registering on the electoral/residence roll) is obtained at the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) – two words guaranteed to tongue-tie new arrivals to Spain! This document can be obtained AFTER applying for your NIE certificate, but is required BEFORE applying…

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Residencia in Tenerife – UK Nationals ONLY

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Posted in Residents On May 25, 2018

UPDATED 3rd March 2025 OBTAINING RESIDENCIA IN TENERIFE – (UK NATIONALS ONLY) Can UK Nationals still apply for Residencia in Tenerife/Spain? You can still apply, but with the exception of the Digital Nomad Visa, you will first need to apply for and obtain a VISA from the Spanish Consulate in either London, Manchester or Edinburgh…

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