Originally Posted by Red Eric (Post 12978266)

Straying perilously far from the thread topic here but seeing as that has been allowed to stand, perhaps a response to it may also be acceptable.


The authorities in Spain do rescue people from vessels in difficulty in Spanish waters and take them to the nearest port, as is their obligation under international maritime law. They also (I assume) participate in joint efforts in other EU waters, for which they may provide personnel, equipment, vessels etc.


Not just, no, although it appears only now to have hit the headlines. The donation was made in 2018, to a Spanish NGO engaged in search and rescue missions in the Med, one of whose vessels was laid up for repairs for which they didn't appear to have the necessary, until Mr Guardiola stumped up with it from his own pocket. That particular NGO and its vessels have since been blocked by the Spanish government from conducting search and rescue missions but may deliver aid and supplies.

Other similar non-Spanish organisations and vessels were also operating in the region at the time, including a UK NGO, so maybe giving all the credit to "Spain" is a touch over-generous.

Mr Guardiola has also (amongst other things) donated €1m to a foundation supplying medical equipment to fight Coronavirus in his home country. An exceedingly benevolent chap in the philanthropy department, it appears.

Originally Posted by Gabrielle 820 (Post 12975584)

Hi
Just didn't get round to it, didn't think it would be a problem.. very silly idea and regret it now.

Any ideas about the 90/ 180 days?

So does my 180 days start when I go to the UK and come back to spain? ( if they let me).
I been here since October.

Originally Posted by TicTac111 (Post 12985215)

Hi,
does anybody know the approximately costs when I ask a Gestor or solicitor to sort out/submit the application of residencia???? By the way I don't live in Spain yet but would like to relocate, though will take a while :-) I'm using the time collecting information and this forum is really good thank you!!!

Thank you in advance
Christine

Originally Posted by bolton wanderer (Post 12985254)

This may be of use....Visas (FAQ)

I understand that the cost for a non lucrative visa is currently a shade over £500 per applicant. Full healthcare is required, before you can travel to Spain to further your application.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by Noonicorn (Post 12984908)

I believe that it started jan 1st when brexit kicked in. So you are on a tourist visa until roughly end of March, then you have to leave for 90 days. It's likely that at this point if you leave after the end of March you won't be allowed back in for a year for violating visa laws. We're in the same position but deliberately as we are packing up and going. We were supposed to go last year and Covid stopped that. We go just after Easter.

I really suggest you talk to a lawyer as others have said. Things are likely to change when the borders open again but don't bank on it helping.

Originally Posted by bolton wanderer (Post 12985254)

This may be of use....Visas (FAQ)

I understand that the cost for a non lucrative visa is currently a shade over £500 per applicant. Full healthcare is required, before you can travel to Spain to further your application.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by TicTac111 (Post 12985761)

Forgotten to ask sorry :-( could a Gestor get me the NIE as well????