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»Move from a 3 Bedroom house for as little as £1,400«

Capital: Madrid, Currency: Euro, Time Zone: GMT+1

Removals to Spain - Weekly service to and from our Malaga Storage facility

 

MoveIt Removals are a UK and Europe wide international removals and storage company, offering overseas shipping between Britain and mainland Europe. Packing and bulk storage facilities are available. Domestic and commercial (office) overseas removals to Spain are our main business and we aim to be highly competitive with other Spanish removals companies. MoveIt Removals have vehicles travelling across Europe on a frequent basis and therefore are able to collect or deliver on virtually any date you require. Removals to Spain: ten percent discount when you order online House removals and office removals clients will both benefit from our Two weeks FREE storage offer at one of our depots either in the UK or Spain. Removals to France and removals to Portugal, have become a major part of our business which has grown with the ever increasing amount of shipping to Spain. We also undertake

part loads and small loads

to all areas, sizes ranging from 1 small box to entire houses or commercial buildings.

MoveIt are experts in Export packing and short and long distance property removals to many locations across Europe including International removals to The Balearic Islands

Whilst we provide an excellent packing service for the major furniture and delicate items, you will need to organize the packing of some of the smaller articles safely into boxes. Here are some hints and tips on how to set about it. If this is difficult or inconvenient, you may like to take advantage of our full and complete packing service.

»Information on moving pets to Spain and the UK«

Removals to Spain - Moving pets to Spain

Moving pets to spain is governed by EU legislation under regulation EC/998/2003 which sets animal health rules for the movement of pets for non commercial purposes.

Provided the animal has a passport and has gained prior authorisation, dogs, ferrets and cats under the age of 3 months are allowed to travel without vaccination. The Spanish authorities should be provided with the following:

• Date of birth and name of pet
• Microchip number
• Passport number
• a Fax number for sending authorisation


The owners of potentially dangerous animals should register them and meet legal requirements at the town hall and regional governments where they intend to take up residence.

These dogs are considered potentially dangerous under spanish law:

• Pit Bull Terrier
• Staffordshire Terrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Rottweiler
• Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff)
• Fila Brasileiro
• Tosa Inu
• Akita Inu

Further information can be obtained from the Spanish authorities:

Spain:

Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación
Subdirección General de Sanidad Animal
C/ Alfonso XII no 62 - 1apl
28071 Madrid
Tel. 0034 91 347 8295 or 0034 91 347 5866
Fax: 0034 91 347 8299 or 0034 91 347 8327
Email: sganimal@mapya.es

UK:

Spanish Embassy

Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación
Spanish Embassy
39 Chesham Place
London SW1X 8SB
Tel. +44 (0) 207 235 5005
Fax. +44 (0) 207 259 6897
email: consmapa@btconnect.com



Moving pets to UK



The UK uses the "PETS" Pet Travel Scheme that allows pets from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine provided they meet with the rules. Further information regarding the "PETS" and quarantine can be found at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

PETS helpline

Telephone: +44 (0)870 241 1710 (Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm UK time)
Fax: +44 (0) 1245 458749
Email: pets.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
(please enclose your postal address and a day time telephone number)

Quarantine Section

State Veterinary Service
Government Offices
Beeches Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2RU
Telephone: +44 (0) 1245 358383
Fax: +44 (0) 1245 458749

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MoveIt Removals: International movers and overseas storage firm. We'll move you to anywhere in Europe. MoveIt Removals aim to ensure, as a professional company, that we retain the reputation that has stood us so well over the last few years.

Please ask for a free quote for furniture removals and shipping to Spain

Once you have accepted our quote for your removal and a date has been agreed, we will arrange to collect your house or office furniture and belongings and transport them to our safe and dry storage facilities either in the UK or Spain until you require them to be delivered and unpacked at your UK or Spain destination.

Once in Spain you may find you could do with help and information with respect to translation, documentation, education, residency, social security and pensions etc. The British Consulate services and other departments will be more than happy to assist with some of these.


Education

Entry & residency

Social security & pensions

British Consular services

Whether visiting Spain or as a resident, legal documentation is often required to be produced. Items like a certificate of non-impediment, legally witnessed signatures and certified copies of documents. The British Consulate can provide these notarial services together with limited translation of legal documents but cannot provide legal advice. They can however, provide a list of english speaking lawyers. Other consular services include:

• Passport replacement
• Information about how to transfer funds
• Assistance for victims of crime and people in hospital
• Provide lists of doctors, funeral directors, solicitors and interpreters
• If detained by the authorities the consulate will endeavour to make contact within 24 hours
• Support and assistance in the event of death, abduction and missing persons
• Contact friends or family
• Special arrangements in cases of terrorism, civil disturbances or natural disasters.

British Consulate
Edificio Eurocom, Bloque Sur
Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto 2-2o
29006 Malaga
Spain

Postal Address:
Apartado de Correos 360
29080 Malaga
Spain
Telephone: (34) 95 235 2300
Facsimile: (34) 95 235 9211
Email: malaga@fco.gov.uk

British Consulate-General
Paseo de Recoletos, 7/9
28004 Madrid
Telephone: (34) 91 524 9700
Fax: (34) 91 524 9730
Email: madridconsulate@fco.gov.uk

British Embassy
C/ Fernando el Santo, 16
28010 Madrid
Telephone: (34) (91) 700 8200 and (34) (91) 524 9700 (Consular Services)
Email: madridconsulate@fco.gov.uk (Consular enquiries - birth/marriage/death certificates, legalising documents, living in Spain etc)
Email: commerce@ukinspain.com (Commercial)

British Consulate
Plaza de Calvo Sotelo, 1, 2o
Apdo. de Correos 564
03001 Alicante
Tel.: 96 521 6190 or 96 521 6022
E-mail: enquiries@alicante.fco.gov.uk

British Consulate-General
Avenida Diagonal, 477, 13o
08036 Barcelona
Tel.: 93 366 6200
E-mail: barcelonaconsulate@ukinspain.com

British Consulate
Alameda de Urquijo 2-8
48008 Bilbao
Vizcaya
E-mail: bilbaoconsulate@fco.gov.uk
Tel.: (+ 34) 944157600
Fax: (+ 34) 944167632

British Consulate
Avenida. Isidoro Macabich
07800 IBIZA
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Apartado de correos 307
07800 Ibiza
Tel.: + 34 971 301818
Fax: + 34 971 301972
Email: BritishConsulate.Ibiza@fco.gov.uk

British Consulate
Convent dels Caputxins
Edificio Orisba B
4th D
07002 Palma de Mallorca
Tel.: (00-34) 971-712445
Fax: (00-34) 971-717520
consulate.palma.mail@fco.gov.uk


EDUCATION

If the parents of children aged six to sixteen are legally resident in Spain then it is the law that those children should attend school. It is not obligatory for pre school children to attend. Education is free from pre-school to 18. The availability of school places depends on the demand in the area.

For a full list of all schools in Spain that offer english style education, contact the British Council.
British Council
Paseo General Martinez Campos 31
28010 Madrid
Tel.: 91 337 35 66/ 00
Fax: 91 337 35 73
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.es

ENTRY & RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS

As of 28 March 2007, it is a legal requirement that all EU citizens residing in Spain for more than three months must register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (Foreigners Office) in their province of residence or at a designated Police station. Instead of a residence card a certificate stating registration date, name, address and identity number. People who possess valid residency cards must re-register at the Oficina de Extranjeros or designated police station on expiry of the card.

EU citizens should present their passports in person within 3 months of entering Spain, complete an application form and pay a fee.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from:

a) From the Labour Ministry website for foreign nationals
Website: http://extranjeros.mtas.es
PDF file: http://extranjeros.mtas.es/es/general/Solicitud_DeCertificadoDeRegistroComoResidenteComunitario(Ex-16).pdf

b) In person at the Oficina de Extranjeros or local police station in your province of residence.
The Oficina de Extranjeros in Madrid can be contacted as follows:

C/ General Pardinas, 90
28006 - Madrid
Tel.: 913226801 Comunitarios
(Open from 9.00 to 19.00 Monday to Thursday and from 9.00 to 14.00 on Fridays)

C) By calling the Labour Ministry's Immigration Directorate helpline on 91 363 9071; 91 363 9069; or 91 363 7108

SOCIAL SECURITY and PENSIONS

Whilst resident in Spain, if entitled to Widows benefit, British state pension or war disablement pension then payments can be made. However unless entitled prior to 1st June 1992 payments are not generally transferrable abroad for: Invalid care allowance, Mobility, Disability and Attendance allowances, UK Income support, housing and council tax benefits. Contact the International Pension Centre for full information.

International Pension Centre
Department for Work and Pensions
Tyneview Park
Benton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE98 1BA
Tel.: 00 44 (0)191 213 5000
Fax: 00 44 (0)191 218 3389
website: http://www.dwp.gov.uk

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Removals to France

Removal companies are firms that enable businesses and individuals move their possessions and goods from one place to another. Generally moving lorries or vans are used. For international moves, especially when temporary storage is needed, containerized vehicles or shipping containers may be used. International removal companies are usually organised with local offices. Sometimes affiliated agents are employed. This could be a franchise - the local agent is a franchisee of an international removals firm. Alternatively, a co-operative - the agent claims a share in the main company. Smaller independent organisations operate within local areas. In the USA, all removals firms must be licensed with the Federal Highway Administration to be legitimate. Household removals require careful wrapping and packing to prevent damage. Often household insurance policies exclude goods in transit unless packed, transported and unpacked by a professional company. In the removal business, if a client packs and unpacks their own possessions, The inventory is marked 'PBO' (packed by owner) and insurance policies don't cover these items. It may become a point of contention between the removals company and the client regarding blame, if PBO items were damaged. Under these circumstances, the debate would be: Did the client pack it improperly or did the removals company mishandle it? Some companies that specialise in enabling self-removal. One country where many world-class removal companies work is removals to France. Removal to France basically involves land-based or sea-based removals. Land-based removals to France are for European customers mostly whereas sea-based removals to France are done for overseas customers. Driving in France can be a great trouble and difficult on ring roads and rush hours in any big city. This is why it is best to hire professional drivers for removals to France. All companies specializing in removals to France provide this facility.

Thinking of moving to France? This site provides some interesting information on Rights, Permits, employment etc




Removals to Portugal

The Portuguese Republic, is the official name given to Portugal. The country is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and is mainland Europe's most western country. Spain borders Portugal to the north and east. The Azores and Madeira belong to Portugal. Over the centuries, Portugal has experienced a stream of varying civilisations, cultures and languages. In the last few hundred years, Portugal's huge empire made it a world leader both politically and economically. Today, Portugal is a modern country, and has been a member of the European Union since 1986. Geographically, Portugal is divided by the Tagus river. Northern Portugal is mountainous, with plateaus and river valleys that enable a thriving agriculture. Southern Portugal between the Tejo and the Algarve is mainly rolling plains with a warmer, drier climate than the north. The Algarve, has a Mediterranean climate similar to Southern Spain. Since joining the EU successive governments have introduced several reforms and privatised many state controlled companies. The result of this liberalisation has been that the country has attracted both multinational companies as well as immigrants. This is why there has been a remarkable growth in companies providing removals to Portugal. Removal to Portugal basically involve shifting of household or office items by companies which specialize in packing and transporting goods. Most firms providing the service of removal to France have their own offices or agents in Portugal. In this way, they provide local people who can accomplish removals to Portugal quite easily.

Thinking of moving to Portugal? This site provides some interesting information on Rights, Permits, employment etc




Removal to Spain

Spain is the largest of the three sovereign nations that make up the Iberian Peninsula. The name 'Spain' comes from the Latin name 'Hispania'. Spain is regarded as probably the most decentralized State in Europe at the moment, with all of its different regions locally managing their Health and Education programs and some even managing their own public finances without little interference of the Spanish central government. Geographically, high mountain ranges, such as the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada, dominate mainland Spain. The Duero, Ebro and Tajo Rivers, also the Guadiana and the Guadalquivir run from these heights. Along the coast, are alluvial plains, the biggest being the Guadalquivir in Andalusia. Spain is bordered to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea. Spain's growing economy has caused a continuous influx of people into the country. As a result, the removal industry is booming in this South Western country of Europe. Removals is the process of moving people or businesses to a different place along with their movable assets or luggage. Removal services are services that are focused on completely transferring families or business and their goods. Many local and multinational agents conduct removals to Spain. The process of shifting to Spain begins with hiring an agent or company specializing in removals to Spain. The company helps in packing all the necessary goods for removals to Spain. After this job is done, it is up to the company to facilitate customers in removal to Spain. The intricate problems of removal to Spain involve dealing with local administration and driving on local roads. This task is accomplished by the local agents of the company, which help in taking all the goods to the desired location.

Thinking of moving to Spain? This site provides some interesting information on Rights, Permits, employment etc




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