Living in Spain

Living in Spain

British nationals living in Spain. Click on links below for further detailed information.

British nationals living in Spain
Living in Spain Official information British people moving to or living in Spain need to know, including guidance on Brexit, residency, passports and healthcare.
Brexit – What you should do You should: register as a resident in Spain register for healthcare as a resident in Spain check your passport is valid for travel exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one
Attend a citizen outreach meeting The British Embassy regularly holds events across Spain for UK nationals. Attend one of our citizen outreach meetings to keep up to date on working and living in Spain after Brexit. You can also: read the Spanish government’s website on how to prepare for Brexit read the Spanish Government’s Royal decree if the UK leaves the EU without a deal (only in Spanish)
Claiming benefits abroad You may still be able to claim some benefits if you travel or move abroad, or if you’re already living abroad. What you’re entitled to depends on where you’re going and how long for.

British qualifications will continue to be recognised for UK nationals already working in Spain, and for Spanish and EU citizens who studied in the UK before Brexit.

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