AS BRITISH CITIZEN, CAN I APPLY FOR RESIDENCIA IN SPAIN WITHOUT VISA IF I HAVE MOVED HERE AFTER 01/01/2021?
NO, you will need a VISA BEFORE you come to live to Spain.
British citizens are still moving to Spain WITHOUT VISA and wanting to apply for residencia straight away here in Spain, but this is not longer possible.
There are some few exceptions, that we will be happy to explain to you.
If you have any doubts please contact on info@expatadvisors.com
DO BRITISH CITIZENS NEED TO CHANGE THE GREEN RESIDENCIA DOCUMENT FOR TIE?
Whilts it is not compulsory to do, it is highly advisable, even if it is just to avoid headaches.
Increasingly more and more businesses are requesting to see TIE instead of the green card. Although both documents are perfectly valid, it is just easier to get TIE and not having to fight with them.
Attached for your information there is a document composed by the Spanish government that confirms which residencia documents are currently valid to prove you are legally resident in Spain, just in case you need to show it to someone.
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DO THE CHILDREN NEED TO BE REGISTER AT THE PADRON WITH THE ADULTS?
Yes, all family members will have to be registered with the town hall. You will need the padron certificate to register them at the school, with the medical center, to get their residencia, etc...
FAQ of the day: IF I BECOME RESIDENT IN SPAIN DO I GET AN SPANISH PASSPORT?
NO, Residencia and citizenship are not the same thing. If you would like to become an Spanish citizen you will have to prove legal and continous residencia in Spain for at least 10 years, although there are some exceptions and you could get it in less time.
You will also need to prove your language skills (A2 Spanish level) and your general knowledge of the country.
If I am resident in Spain and I have children, DO THE CHILDREN NEED TO BE REGISTERED ALSO AS RESIDENTS EVEN IF THEY ARE UNDER AGE?
YES, every foreign citizen living in Spain, regardless of nationality or age has to be registered as resident in Spain if they are going to live here for over 3 months in a row.
I HAVE THE WHITE NIE CERTIFICATE. DOES THIS MEAN I AM RESIDENT IN SPAIN?
NO, the NIE is just your Número de Identificación de Extranjero, it is the number that identifies you within the Spanish system but it does not mean that you are automatically registered as resident.
If you only have the white NIE certificate and you live in Spain you will need to register as resident as soon as possible, mainly if you are British citizen.
