Non resident in Spain
#61
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Re: Non resident in Spain
Worst comes to worst And the doors officially shut on the majority of future potential expats then there are always countries like Costa Rica and Bali. Even Portugal is a lot easier in regards to obtaining a visa. If these laws are implemented Ibiza , Tenerife , Majorca are in for a shock. When some doors shut other ones open.
#62
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Re: Non resident in Spain
Worst comes to worst And the doors officially shut on the majority of future potential expats then there are always countries like Costa Rica and Bali. Even Portugal is a lot easier in regards to obtaining a visa. If these laws are implemented Ibiza , Tenerife , Majorca are in for a shock. When some doors shut other ones open.
#63
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Re: Non resident in Spain
Surprised no one has mentioned ETIAS
https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements/uk-citizens
https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-countries/spain-etias
https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements/uk-citizens
https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-countries/spain-etias
#65
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Re: Non resident in Spain
If you are retired and don't meet the income requirements for Spain, I doubt you'll be able to move to Costa Rica or Bali if you calculate the total costs and many just wouldn't want to. Maybe places like Albania (proof of annual pension income at a minimum of Lek 1.2 million) might be more interesting and Portugal of course. I said it on the Australian forum and those plumbers/builders who were desperate for sun, will probably find it easier to get work in Australia and there will be more going there, but it's not cheap either. Retired people will just spend 3 months in Spain instead of 4 and you also have to consider that islands like Mallorca or Ibiza want to attract the wealthy resident anyway and there are enough other nations who own property there. Those who wanted to retire in Spain have also already applied for their Irish passport, so the retired couple from Belfast might move instead, especially if property is more affordable in certain parts.
#66
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Re: Non resident in Spain
For many long term illegals the crunch will come when their UK licences expire as they won't be able to renew them with DVLA nor obtain a Spanish one.
UK licences only last up to age 70 and photocards only last for 10 years. Paper licences are also only valid to age 70 but because they do not bear a photo of their holders from Jan 1st. need to be accompanied by an IDP which can only be obtained from a UK post office and on production of the original licence.
UK licences only last up to age 70 and photocards only last for 10 years. Paper licences are also only valid to age 70 but because they do not bear a photo of their holders from Jan 1st. need to be accompanied by an IDP which can only be obtained from a UK post office and on production of the original licence.
#67
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Re: Non resident in Spain
Im talking about to the younger generations of expats that now work from home online. So we don’t really require a base in the UK anymore. Removal companies going out to Spain have noticed a lot more younger expats taking the place of the older ones due to brexit. I have friends that are working now in CR. Houses are cheap and the lifestyle looks brilliant.
#68
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Re: Non resident in Spain
Brits under WA do not have free movement even if they have residency in another EU country. This was made clear explicitly in the WA. You cant move from one country to another. Now I could be all high and mighty about this and say you should know this it's been published, ignorance is no excuse etc in the manner that some people are behaving here but truth is there are alot of changes to consider and we are not all perfect people.
You do start again in your new country, but I think under the WA you can go back to Spain within five years and carry on where you left off, unless being a long term resident means you lose your WA rights.
Last edited by DLC; Feb 23rd 2021 at 11:00 pm.
#69
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Re: Non resident in Spain
So next month we should start seeing undocumented expats in breach of there new 90 day visas. Will be very interesting to see what action the Spanish government take.
#74
Re: Non resident in Spain
As and when they come to attention of authorities, I expect those living under the radar, will be treated exactly the same as any other illegal immigrant.
#75
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Re: Non resident in Spain
This is a clear explanation of what consequences may apply.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/new...y%20ban%20too.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/new...y%20ban%20too.