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Reference Information Pages

• Citizen Guides & Other Consular Services

  UK, US, Australian and Canadian Consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

• Strikes in Spain: Checklist

  Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest.

• Smokers & Smoking in Spain

  Information on the law of January 2011 concerning the banning of smoking in public places in Spain. Understand the places it affects and the fines which can be experienced for anyone breaking the law.

• AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions

  The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO.

• Emergency Telephone Numbers - Costa Blanca, Spain

  Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police, Ambulance in Spain's Alicante and Murcia regions. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals as well as a glossary of emergency terminology.

• Same-Sex Marriage in Spain

  Recently passed laws allow same-sex couples the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains the recent ruling and how to have a gay wedding in Spain.

• Leaving Spain & Moving On

  Information on what to do when moving from Spain; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

• Gay & Lesbian Information for Spain

  Links to gay and lesbian organisations in Spain and in the Costa Blanca area with information on social groups, gay friendly venues and support groups for homosexual men and women.

• Voting in Spain

  If you're an EU citizen you may vote in the European Elections; and if you are resident in Spain you are eligible to vote (and even stand as a candidate) in Spanish local elections. Find out how and where to register and how and where to vote.

• Residency in Spain

  Information on the Spanish residence card: who needs it (EU and non-EU citizens) where to make the application (the Foreigner's Office <i>Oficina de Extranjeros</i>) and the documentation required. Also information on the essential NIE number.

• NIE Number in Spain: Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero

  All foreigners living and ecconomically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary - to open a bank account, buy a house and more - where to go and how to make the application.

• Getting Married in Spain

  The Spanish marriage process can seem long and drawn out, complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding on the Costa Blanca.

AngloINFO Costa Blanca's Business Directory lists English-speaking businesses and services based on the Costa Blanca.

For your peace of mind, all of our listings are carefully vetted to ensure they are legally entitled to deliver the services they offer in Spain.

So whatever you need on the Costa Blanca from English-speaking accountants and artisans to pet carriers, party suppliers, removals firms and utility providers, you'll find it right here.

Browse the Directory categories above to get started or use the search bar.

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If your business or non-profit organisation is based within Costa Blanca, you can list it in the Business Directory FOR FREE. Just click here and follow the on-screen instructions. When our editors have reviewed and approved your submission, we will add it to the Directory.

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