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What’s it’s really like to apply for a visa at BLS Edinburgh

Ever wondered what will actually happen at your Non-Lucrative Visa Application appointment? An Upsticks client very kindly sent us this comprehensive report of what it’s like to apply for your Non-lucrative visa at the BLS Processing Centre in Edinburgh. “We arrived in Edinburgh with plenty of time for our 1 p.m. appointment and parked in…

What is a Guiri?

Learning to speak Spanish is crucial when living in Spain and to integrate into Spanish society, but there’s a word you’ll probably come across that won’t be included in your everyday Spanish lessons: ‘Guiri’. In this article, I offer a personal view of my experience with the word and what it means.  Guiri, in a…

National Police Foreigner’s Office Algeciras Cadiz

If you live in Cadiz and surrounding areas and need to apply for your NIE number, EU residency or TIE card,  your appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Algeciras. The address is: National Police DNI/Pasaporte, Avenida Fuerzas Armadas, 11202 Algeciras Here is a LINK…

MANCHESTER BLS Visa Processing Centre

In order to live in Spain, UK passport holders need to apply for a Non-Lucrative Visa at a visa processing centre and each centre covers a specific area of the country. If you live in Wales, the Isle of Man or anywhere between Northamptonshire and North Yorkshire, your processing centre is BLS in Manchester. IMPORTANT:…

Understanding the validity of a Padron Certificate in Spain

If you’re coming to live in Spain, the Padron Certificate is probably one of the most important documents you’ll need, as it’s official proof of address in Spain. There are many common misconceptions surrounding the validity of this essential piece of paper, and we’ll try to clear up any confusion in this article. The importance…