New Residency rules
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New Residency rules
The Spanish Ministry of Immigration have published a document entitled “Regulations governing EU citizens in Spain”.
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/es/Inform...ION_INGLES.pdf
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/es/Inform...ION_INGLES.pdf
Last edited by Fred James; Aug 3rd 2010 at 11:15 am. Reason: Updated link
#2
Re: New Residency rules
Thanks for that, looks a lot of reading but well worth it, if it doesn't tie ones brain in knots!!
Luv Eve
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Re: New Residency rules
The Spanish Ministry of Immigration have published a document entitled “Regulations governing EU citizens in Spain”.
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/
If you go to the item “Régimen de los ciudadanos Comunitarios en España” and click on the union flag icon at the bottom, you will get a 7 page PDF document, in English, detailing the new residency requirements and procedures together with a useful FAQ section.
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/
If you go to the item “Régimen de los ciudadanos Comunitarios en España” and click on the union flag icon at the bottom, you will get a 7 page PDF document, in English, detailing the new residency requirements and procedures together with a useful FAQ section.
#4
Re: New Residency rules
The Spanish Ministry of Immigration have published a document entitled “Regulations governing EU citizens in Spain”.
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/
If you go to the item “Régimen de los ciudadanos Comunitarios en España” and click on the union flag icon at the bottom, you will get a 7 page PDF document, in English, detailing the new residency requirements and procedures together with a useful FAQ section.
It is available from http://extranjeros.mtas.es/
If you go to the item “Régimen de los ciudadanos Comunitarios en España” and click on the union flag icon at the bottom, you will get a 7 page PDF document, in English, detailing the new residency requirements and procedures together with a useful FAQ section.
Thanks for that Fred.....even if it does just confirm the bad news!
I think I´m going to pretend I have lost my tarjeta and apply for a new one so that I have TWO. Then I can hand one in when I go to exchange it for the certificate, but still maintain one card (albeit out of date!).
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Re: New Residency rules
Thanks for that Fred.....even if it does just confirm the bad news!
I think I´m going to pretend I have lost my tarjeta and apply for a new one so that I have TWO. Then I can hand one in when I go to exchange it for the certificate, but still maintain one card (albeit out of date!).
I think I´m going to pretend I have lost my tarjeta and apply for a new one so that I have TWO. Then I can hand one in when I go to exchange it for the certificate, but still maintain one card (albeit out of date!).
I dont think you are obliged to surrender the old one - if you do have to, that's the time to say you have lost it!
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Re: New Residency rules
Thanks for that Fred.....even if it does just confirm the bad news! I think I´m going to pretend I have lost my tarjeta and apply for a new one so that I have TWO. Then I can hand one in when I go to exchange it for the certificate, but still maintain one card (albeit out of date!).
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Re: New Residency rules
Thank you Fred for that link.
Why this information isn't on the mir site where you download the application form I don't know!
Why this information isn't on the mir site where you download the application form I don't know!
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Re: New Residency rules
I am impressed that they have at least provided info in English on the site I showed but is asking a lot to have the forms in English - they would need to be in all the other EU languages as well.
The biggest problem is that the various police stations do not seem to have read the rules and are giving incorrect information.
In some areas they are saying that you don't need to apply at all and in others they are insisting in photocopies of everything and photos as well.
If you are going to attempt to register my advice would be to take two copies of the application form and passport, a copy of your Padron certificate and two photos - a copy of your pets passport could be useful
There was similar confusion when the new residencia rules were introduced 3 years ago. It will settle down soon.
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Re: New Residency rules
We recently applied for our registration certificates as our tarjetas de residencia expired at the end of May.
You're right about different police stations requiring different documents. We had to take up-to-date empadronamiento certificates and copies, passports and copies but were not required to produce photos. We had to return a week later to collect which was straight forward.
I'm putting something together about this new requirement to stick on the noticeboard in the English café in the village. So much easier now I can direct people to the explanatory document in English. Most Brits in my village haven't a clue about any of the laws that apply to them!
You're right about different police stations requiring different documents. We had to take up-to-date empadronamiento certificates and copies, passports and copies but were not required to produce photos. We had to return a week later to collect which was straight forward.
I'm putting something together about this new requirement to stick on the noticeboard in the English café in the village. So much easier now I can direct people to the explanatory document in English. Most Brits in my village haven't a clue about any of the laws that apply to them!
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Re: New Residency rules
We recently applied for our registration certificates as our tarjetas de residencia expired at the end of May.
You're right about different police stations requiring different documents. We had to take up-to-date empadronamiento certificates and copies, passports and copies but were not required to produce photos. We had to return a week later to collect which was straight forward.
I'm putting something together about this new requirement to stick on the noticeboard in the English café in the village. So much easier now I can direct people to the explanatory document in English. Most Brits in my village haven't a clue about any of the laws that apply to them!
You're right about different police stations requiring different documents. We had to take up-to-date empadronamiento certificates and copies, passports and copies but were not required to produce photos. We had to return a week later to collect which was straight forward.
I'm putting something together about this new requirement to stick on the noticeboard in the English café in the village. So much easier now I can direct people to the explanatory document in English. Most Brits in my village haven't a clue about any of the laws that apply to them!
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Re: New Residency rules
I contacted the police station to ask what we had to bring and the passport was required.
It was only on the return visit when the information was being entered on computer I pointed out that we were applying for permanent residency and the civilian official amended something on screen. The application form wasn't checked when we presented it so I was surprised we hadn't been asked to show our cards.
I don't recall being asked to see our cards even then and we are still in possession of them.
It was only on the return visit when the information was being entered on computer I pointed out that we were applying for permanent residency and the civilian official amended something on screen. The application form wasn't checked when we presented it so I was surprised we hadn't been asked to show our cards.
I don't recall being asked to see our cards even then and we are still in possession of them.