Document quality is the key to success with Spanish public administration

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” With the demise of the face-to-face appointment, where you could speak up for yourself and argue the toss if necessary, your documents now have to do the talking for you. The move to online for everything, means that the quality of the documents you…

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…

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…