EX-17 vs EX-23: Clearing Up the Confusion Over Withdrawal Agreement Renewals

One of the most common problems we’re coming across at the moment with Withdrawal Agreement renewals is people being asked for the wrong form when making the application. To be clear, the correct document for UK nationals protected under the Withdrawal Agreement is not the EX-17. There’s a lot of false information out there, reports…

Can You Live in a Motorhome on a Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain?

With house prices rising and more people looking for affordable ways to move to Spain, the idea of living in a motorhome or mobile home on a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) has never been more relevant. In our  YouTube video, we explore this option in detail — from visa requirements in the UK to the practicalities…

Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones – ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with over 50,000 inhabitants must implement traffic control measures to improve air quality and reduce pollution. This is Upsticks summary guide for Andalucía, Murcia, Alicante and Comunitat Valenciana but as each autonomous community is different in…

Updated! EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Set to Launch in October 2025

The European Union is preparing to introduce the new Entry/Exit System (EES), a significant security measure designed to monitor the movement of third-country nationals into and out of the Schengen Area. This system aims to automate the tracking of border crossings for non-EU visitors by collecting biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial images, upon…