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…

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,…

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…