The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
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Last updated: 22nd February 2022 As most readers will be aware, the Spanish government entered into negotiations with the UK back in early 2021 with a view to reaching an agreement for both countries to continue accepting each other’s driving licences for both residents and visitors, as was the case before Brexit. Whilst those negotiations…
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Updated: 3 March 2025 Are you a UK National or Passport Holder in Tenerife and wish to apply for, renew or replace a UK Passport without leaving the island? Then you’ve come to the right place! The online procedure is relatively straightforward. Firstly, go to the official passport website HERE…
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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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UK Nationals – Claiming UK Pension & Welfare Benefits in Tenerife Last updated: 18th February 2020 Contents of this page: 1. I’m off to Tenerife – Who should I inform? 2. Can I claim my UK State Pension from Tenerife? 3. What type of UK State Benefits can I claim whilst in Tenerife? An…
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LAST UPDATED 15th December 2022 According to official figures, over 35% of marriages among British partners are destined to end in divorce and that figure appears to be rising year on year. Although there are no precise figures available for divorces amongst UK expats, it is anticipated that the number may be even higher. Whilst…
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UK and IRISH CITIZENS Unfortunately, Irish citizens residing permanently outside Ireland currently do not have the right to participate in Irish elections. However, a referendum is proposed for 2018 to decide whether to grant the vote to some or all of the Irish diaspora living outside Ireland. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. A UK citizen…
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UPDATED: 23rd February 2022 The British Consulate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife represents the UK government in Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro and can provide support and assistance to UK nationals whilst in the said territories. However, due to ongoing reorganisation and budget cut-backs, the services offered directly by the British Consulate…
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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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