National Police station Fuengirola – Foreigner’s office

If you live in Mijas, Fuengirola and surrounding areas, then appointments for NIE, EU residency and TIE cards will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjería) of the National Police Station (Comisaría de Policía) in Fuengirola. The address is:Av. Condes de San Isidro, 98, 29640 Fuengirola, MálagaHere is a LINK to Google Maps.  Getting to the Police…

Healthcare requirements to get residency in Spain

An important part of the application process to gain the right to residency in Spain is proving that you have suitable healthcare cover. The National Police station in Fuengirola published a notice explaining the healthcare requirements and we’ve translated the information into bite-size pieces for you. They start by saying why they have published the…

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…