dairymaid

Does anyone have any update re current practice upon arrival?

While the rules are clear, there doesn´t seem to be any anecdotal evidence that the carta de invitacion is being demanded of UK family members visitng in Spain?

Many thanks

spainrico

No there is not - I saw that although it exists the Spanish are happy to look the other way if the Brits relax with it.

But I can't find that link now...

dairymaid

Thank you...as I thought

Joppa

A young relative arrived in Malaga last week from UK, staying a month with us. Was never asked anything, and they just stamped the passport.

Notdunroamin

I suspect immigration officials have got better things to do then interrogate obvious tourists.

I also suspect that the cops will be adopting a pragmatic approach to the ridiculous new speed limits.

spainrico

I agree with the first line but doubt the second.

dairymaid

Thank you everyone

missile

I doubt they will be asked, but .......
To save any problems, I would send an invitation. It costs nothing to e mail and may save worry, stress and possibly heartache.

bob_day

Thought i read somwhere that is an official invitation form that has to be filed with Guardia and cost 80euros or somesuch. Of course i may have imagined it.

missile

I had not heard that. If it is, I would wing it.

bob_day

Info here https://www.immigrationspain.es/en/i...-letter-spain/

Only 74euros... Appointment at the police station yada yada yada..

bobd22

Unfortunately it is but I would guess final part of your comment is the best way forward.

Joppa

In our case, for our young relative, I drew up a letter in English and Spanish briefly explaining our plan and family relations, and attached a copy of TIE, passports and rental contract. It was never asked for but there was something that could be shown when necessary.