Hello All,

I'm new to this forum, the info I have read so far is very helpful.

Thinking of moving from Asia to Spain with my non EU wife, I understand a Schengen Visa is straight forward but was interested to know how we get her a residence card, I have read that I need to do my Padron and then NIE, and then she can apply could you guys please confirm.

Thinking of moving to the Calpe area is there any companies offering a helping hand if needed?

One last thing when she gets her residence card will she be able to fly to the UK with our Son ( British Passport holder ) without me to visit my family and some of her friends?

Thanks for your help
Ralph

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

The order, for you, MUST be NIE and/or 'residencia' (sign on the list of foreigners) then padron - you should NOT be on the padron before being resident.

Once you have your 'residencia', then she can apply for her residencia as the wife of an EU member.