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…

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…

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…