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Forum: Portugal
Apr 11th 2026, 11:51 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By Lou71

Re: Schengen - EU Family Member

That makes the whole theory of non-EU partners being allowed to accompany their EU partners outside the 90/180 day rule a complete nonsense and I would tell Europe Direct exactly that. I would...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 11th 2026, 8:07 am
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By Lou71

Re: Schengen - EU Family Member

I'm wondering if it's not as straightforward as one might think. Having looked at the EU family member issue, that seems to be geared up for people wanting to become resident in the EU whereas I'm...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 11th 2026, 3:09 am
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By Lou71

Re: Schengen - EU Family Member

I'm fortunate enough to be an EU national too but my partner is resident in an EU state so we have never needed to test the system.

However, non EU (third country) partners are exempt from the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2026, 11:19 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,356
Posted By Lou71

Re: Spain's propertry price surge

Mostly Dutch, Belgian and French in this area. Properties are selling quickly at high prices too.
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2026, 6:50 am
Replies: 130
Views: 13,881
Posted By Lou71

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

That is a very sensible solution.
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2026, 10:23 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 27,962
Posted By Lou71

Re: GIBRALTAR 2024

Well said. I'm a frequent visitor to Gibraltar and the vast majority of people think it's a good deal. Gibraltarians and Spanish cross border workers deserve it after all the dreadful uncertainty...
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2026, 7:01 am
Replies: 156
Views: 27,962
Posted By Lou71

Re: GIBRALTAR 2024

As others have said, if you are Gibraltarian or a resident of Gibraltar (red card holder?) then lucky you, you have de facto EU freedom of movement and you don't need to be subjected to EES at the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 8th 2026, 3:01 am
Replies: 130
Views: 13,881
Posted By Lou71

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

It looks clear enough to me, non-EU nationals who are resident in the EU do not have to go through the EES process. Why look for problems and non-existent rules? If you're still not convinced,...
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2026, 11:05 pm
Replies: 130
Views: 13,881
Posted By Lou71

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

The residency option on the EES terminal is probably to filter people out. If EU residents who are non-EU nationals were supposed to go through EES, it would be clearly stated. It's not and in fact...
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2026, 6:52 am
Replies: 130
Views: 13,881
Posted By Lou71

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

It clearly states EES does not apply to:

• Holders of residence permits and long-stay visas.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 29th 2026, 8:05 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By Lou71

Re: D7 visa or Family Reunion

I think it would be very risky for your wife to travel before the ID card comes through. She could take the paperwork she was given at the meeting with her and show it to border force but there's no...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 24th 2026, 5:36 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,906
Posted By Lou71

Re: Irish birth registration - Documentation

I've just checked online and yes, an Irish lawyer can act as your agent and obtain the death certificate from Australia on your behalf which is good news.

I would get in touch with them first...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 23rd 2026, 9:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,906
Posted By Lou71

Re: Irish birth registration - Documentation

I would definitely get some professional help on this. Someone I know had problems obtaining a certificate so they contacted law firm in Dublin called Sinnott Solicitors and apparently they were...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 1st 2025, 7:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By Lou71

Re: EES booth - residency option

I don't know if this is of any help but I read this from the minutes of the Bremain in Spain AGM:"I am unclear what Spanish residents with a TIE are supposed to do when the EES comes in. Do we have...
Forum: Spain
Nov 2nd 2025, 10:06 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By Lou71

Re: Anyone know if you need to inform the government after obtaining EU citizens

Don't bet on that if basket case Farage gets into power. He's still topping the UK polls and has vowed to rip up the withdrawal agreement and leave the ECHR of course. This would huge ramifications.
Forum: Spain
Oct 29th 2025, 11:04 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By Lou71

Re: Anyone know if you need to inform the government after obtaining EU citizens

Congratulations on becoming an EU national again!

I wouldn't bother using the British passport at all. Since I obtained my Irish passport I have never travelled on British one, why would I? I've...
Forum: Spain
Sep 29th 2025, 1:51 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By Lou71

Re: PP propose change to Visas

If you say so. Yes, I agree that I'm very fortunate to have an Irish passport but not everyone is so lucky and I don't happen to be a selfish "I'm alright Jack" kind of person.

You had better hope...
Forum: Spain
Sep 29th 2025, 12:07 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By Lou71

Re: PP propose change to Visas

If the UK still had EU freedom of movement it wouldn't be an issue would it and people could still come and go like residential tourists in the same way as Dutch, Belgian, French and German people. ...
Forum: Spain
Sep 27th 2025, 11:55 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Lou71

Re: UK resident to get Spanish visa

Unless one of you is blessed with an EU passport, it's very, very difficult to work in Spain. Third country nationals find it virtually impossible to get a work visa unless they have skills that are...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 23rd 2025, 3:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By Lou71

Re: Move to Portugal?

Well done for getting through that. Portugal is probably the easiest EU state to relocate for third country nationals with the low minimum income requirement etc. However, I have to say I'm quite...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 21st 2025, 10:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Lou71

Re: Home Security Alert

That is absolutely dreadful and it's chilling to think there are evil scumbags like that in our midst. It's tragic for those poor dogs who may never regain their sight.

I hope they catch these...
Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2025, 11:53 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,760
Posted By Lou71

Re: Moving to Cadiz/ Malaga regions - thoughts/ tips/ advice?

If it was just you and your wife I would definitely go for the Cadiz/Chiclana area but I'm wondering if the west side is Málaga is more suitable because they have some good international schools and...
Forum: Spain
Aug 9th 2025, 10:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Posted By Lou71

Re: Could one live in Gijón without speaking Spanish?

Gijon or anywhere in that general vicinity is not somewhere I would want to live if I was on my own with limited Spanish. I think there are more suitable cities to choose from, perhaps somewhere...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 6th 2025, 11:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,771
Posted By Lou71

Re: Expat golf communities in Portugal

My sister and her husband are very keen golfers and are also looking to buy a property on golf resort. They regularly visit Spain and Portugal and we always visit them during their stay so I think I...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 2nd 2025, 1:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By Lou71

Re: Move to Portugal?

Good choice! As someone who flits between Spain and Portugal, I would now say Portugal is the better choice particularly post Brexit because the minimum income requirement is lower.

I'm and EU...
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