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Forum: Spain
Apr 16th 2026, 12:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By astera

Re: Iptv provider

That's why I prefer a DNS solution to a VPN, as you don't have to switch anything once you set it up and want to watch UK and AU tv apps without toggling any settings each time.

Between the likes...
Forum: Spain
Apr 16th 2026, 12:36 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,696
Posted By astera

Re: UK Passport Renewal

I've heard it's quite a hassle to get the pictures quite right on your own, especially the lighting/background and of course the problem with shadows creeping in. :)

Do you guys think it's ok to...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 11:16 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,696
Posted By astera

Re: UK Passport Renewal

Self-taken pictures?

What about if I use a photo shop in a shopping centre in the UK to get the online code? That's what I've done in recent times for the kids and everything seemed to be fine,...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 7:43 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,696
Posted By astera

Re: UK Passport Renewal

Thanks. If they were to ask it's usually before you send in any photos. Though I wouldn't be surprised if in some cases they weren't happy and asked for counter-signed ones to be re-sent. :)
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 7:41 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

If you are an EU citizen you are not subject to any of this 90/180 stuff. This is only for non-EU visitors. That's why if you have an EU passport you should always use it when entering/exiting the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 6:48 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

First of all why would they check for a passport stamp from another country?

Secondly, if they happen to ask just inform them that you used your EU passport to enter/exit the EU. You just tell...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 6:35 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,696
Posted By astera

Re: UK Passport Renewal

Has anyone renewed an adult passport recently? Do they ask for someone to verify your photos or is that not necessary if you still resemble the same person you were 10 years ago? :)
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 6:32 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

If you also have an EU passport then you ONLY use your EU passport when passing through passport control at an EU airport. Both when arriving and departing.

You use your UK passport only when...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2026, 6:30 am
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By astera

Re: Iptv provider

Good point. For mainstream UK channels (and their online streaming services/apps) you don't really need to do much to use them abroad.
Forum: Spain
Apr 14th 2026, 12:49 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

Yes, since Ryanair wants the same passport for a return journey you might as well give them the details of the UK one.

I only purchase 1-way tickets as that way if something happens to my outbound...
Forum: Spain
Apr 13th 2026, 8:16 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

Italian passport for checking in on the flight from the UK to Gran Canaria and also to be used upon arrival in Gran Canaria (passport control at EU entry).

UK passport for check-in for the return...
Forum: Spain
Apr 13th 2026, 8:06 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,708
Posted By astera

Re: Travelling through EES citing EU Directive 2004/38/EC - travel with Spanish

All I'm saying is that how things work in practice is generally more important than the small print that might well be ignored.

For instance you can go for up to 90 days, but if you stay longer...
Forum: Spain
Apr 13th 2026, 4:30 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,033
Posted By astera

Re: 25/2/2026: New rule for British dual nationals - must travel on UK passport

It's not the flight to Gran Canaria that's the problem, it's the flight back. Your wife needs to fly to the UK on her British passport as otherwise she would need an ETA... and you cannot get an ETA...
Forum: Spain
Apr 12th 2026, 11:42 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,708
Posted By astera

Re: Travelling through EES citing EU Directive 2004/38/EC - travel with Spanish

The "Family member of an EU citizen" card is a type of residency permit that allows your non-EU spouse to reside in the EU with you. It's basically one of the paths you can use to seek residency for...
Forum: Spain
Apr 11th 2026, 12:25 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,708
Posted By astera

Re: Travelling through EES citing EU Directive 2004/38/EC - travel with Spanish

Personally this feels like a "dead rule" that is not only not generally known but also unlikely to be guaranteed to be accepted every time you travel.

The only long-term solution is to get your...
Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2026, 2:09 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,557
Posted By astera

Re: Uk will for Spanish resident

I agree, it should at least be something that doesn't cover half or even two-thirds of society but is primarily aimed at preventing extreme wealth anomalies on a national scale.

Australia is a...
Forum: Spain
Mar 26th 2026, 1:19 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,557
Posted By astera

Re: Uk will for Spanish resident

There are countries where you could hold joint accounts, and the death of one account-holder does not trigger any sort of death/will/estate/probate/transfer/whatchamacallit issues. Nothing at all....
Forum: Spain
Mar 25th 2026, 12:07 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,557
Posted By astera

Re: Uk will for Spanish resident

Is it worth considering disbursing the funds in that account sooner (anytime before passing...) rather than later (according to will), or would that also entail tax implications in either or both...
Forum: Spain
Mar 20th 2026, 7:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By astera

Re: eSim with Spanish provider

Good call on getting onboard with Simyo! They have the best app in Spain and if you manage multiple numbers (family, etc.) they are a joy to deal with.

Even if you're outside of Spain for extended...
Forum: Spain
Mar 18th 2026, 12:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By astera

Re: eSim with Spanish provider

Have you thought of getting a local "virtual" phone number in Spain that isn't a mobile number? Skype used to offer a local number in various countries that you could use for people to call you, and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 13th 2026, 1:43 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,450
Posted By astera

Re: Anyone recently had a shingles jab in Spain?

If you are going to get it done privately, what would be the ideal age to do it (regardless of when gov'ts agree to publicly fund it)?

A quick search shows 50+ and apparently if you wait until...
Forum: Spain
Mar 13th 2026, 1:38 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,355
Posted By astera

Re: Supermarket shopping habits

We switch between the three stores frequently and have several products that we regularly buy at each. Surprisingly we almost never drive to Alcampo or even Carrefour.
Forum: Spain
Mar 4th 2026, 11:49 am
Replies: 129
Views: 13,727
Posted By astera

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

Many thanks, I ended up moving after the cut-off date but I just noticed that I have one of those passports with a 10 years+ validity date so it's probably best to speed things up a bit and get a new...
Forum: Spain
Mar 3rd 2026, 10:59 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 13,727
Posted By astera

Re: EES & ETIAS update and explanation

If you are a resident with a TIE flying into Spain does your UK passport still need to be valid for 3m after your next intended date of departure or is that just for "tourists?" :)
Forum: Spain
Mar 3rd 2026, 5:31 am
Replies: 156
Views: 27,942
Posted By astera

Re: GIBRALTAR 2024

And million of such (very) desirable people visit the Schengen area each year. :)



True, but whereas someone from outside Schengen can be blocked from returning for x amount of years, I'm not...
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