Residency in Spain for Irish passport holders – all you need to know

Ireland is still in the European Union (EU), which means Freedom of Movement applies and the criteria for gaining Spanish residency are the same as they have always been – pretty straightforward. If your parents or grandparents were born in Ireland, you could be eligible for Irish citizenship – meaning you can get an Irish…

YouToo Spain – How to get Spanish Residency for Irish and other EU Citizens

Chris Goodacre and Skatz on the YouToo Spain channel. Great to be back on our regular spot on YouToo Spain, chatting with Skatz about how to get Spanish residency for Irish and other EU citizen passport holders. Amongst other things, we discuss the process, the paperwork required and lots more. Enjoy the video! The information…

How to prepare non-UK Certificates for a UK-based visa application

When it comes to a visa application, Certificates are absolutely vital proof of who you are, and that you meet the criteria for the visa. The Certificates that are applicable to the vast majority of visa applications are: Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate  Police Certificate (Criminal Records Check) Health Certificate (Doctor’s letter) The articles in the…

Top tips – Medical Letter for non-lucrative visa application in the UK

Need a Health Certificate/Medical Letter for your non-lucrative visa application in the UK?  Get it ‘right first time’ with these top tips. Applying for a visa for Spain requires resources, determination, persistence and patience. At Upsticks, we’re learning all the time too and here are the latest tips we’ve put together to help you with…

To exchange to the TIE or not, that is the question

Although the green residency documents are still theoretically valid, the TIE card is now the “residency proof of choice” for any number of Spanish processes – from banks, to Tráfico to Health Centres. With the upcoming implementation of the ETIAS and EES Entry/Exit systems at Schengen borders, the biometric TIE card will be even more…