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Residency in Spain for British Citizens and that little green card

Another day, another residency this morning in Malaga. After visiting ‘Extranjeria’  (foreigners department), who issue the Residency in Spain for British Citizens and that little green card called a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión. It feels like one of those absurd Facebook posts with a futuristic image and the caption  “The year is…

Can I remotely apply for Spanish residency from the UK?

You can’t apply for Spanish residency remotely from the UK. You have to be at the appointment in person because the the National police agent who reviews your file will by verifying who you are against your original passport. During the appointment, with our assistance you don’t actually have to say anything.  The person who…

How long does it take to get Spanish Residency?

While the actual appointment itself can take as little as half an hour, the work in getting Spanish residency is the actual preparation of the file and documentation itself. The requirements can vary in different areas of Spain, as does the availability of appointments. Areas with a higher expat population, tend to have more readily…

What documents do I need for Spanish Residency?

The documents you need for Spanish residency are very specific to your personal situation and can be quite endless, depending on your situation. I’ll try and summarize in a short blog. First and foremost, there are some documents which everybody needs for their Spanish residency application. You definitely have to have  a valid passport. And…

Private Health Care – requirements for Residency in Spain

Who needs private health care cover? If you’re planning to live in Spain and applying for residency, but won’t be working or haven’t yet reached State Pension age, then you’re going to need private health insurance for you and your family. What sort of policy will you need? The Foreigner’s Office is pretty strict when…