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Photographs for identity documents – how to get them right first time

The Upsticks guide to all things photos “A picture is worth a thousand words”, especially when applying for visa and identification documents. The photograph on any ID document is critically important, that’s why it’s essential that you make the effort to get the correct specification and format. Whether it’s for a new passport, visa, driving…

Padron – Las Chapas – Marbella – How and where to make an online appointment

https://youtu.be/LznJLP8Uihw In this article we explain how to make an online appointment to register on the Padron and get your Padron Certificate at the Las Chapas office of Marbella Town Hall. Good to know There are three other Town Hall offices in the Marbella district where you can register on the Padron; Nueva Andalucía, Marbella…

CNP National Police Station Almeria – Foreigner’s Office

If you live in Almeria  and surrounding areas and need to apply for your NIE number, EU residency or TIE card,  your appointment will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Almeria. The address is:Dirección:  Calle Marruecos, 1, 04009 AlmeríaHere is a link to Google Maps.  There is…

Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhpJyxped2A&t=250s In order to live, work or retire in Spain, UK passport holders need to apply for a visa via one of the Spanish Consulates in the UK – each Consulate covers a specific area of the country If you live in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the northern counties of England (Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland,…

Spanish Consulate in London

Now that the UK is no longer a member of the European Union, in order to live, work or retire in Spain, UK passport holders need to apply for a visa at one of the Spanish consulates in the UK. Which consulate you need to visit depends on where you live in the UK. If…