Unexpected additional residency requirements
Jun 13th 2018, 11:49 am
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
I have lived in Spain for more than 5 years and my certificate gives me the right of permanent residency. If you have had your certificate for more than 5 years you can get a new one confirming that right.
As far as Brexit is concerned the situation of UK nationals in Spain has already been agreed.
As far as Brexit is concerned the situation of UK nationals in Spain has already been agreed.
- UK nationals who, before the end of the Implementation Period, are holders of a valid permanent residence document or a valid domestic immigration document conferring a permanent right to reside, will be able to exchange that document for a new residence document free of charge. They may be required to provide proof of identity and undergo criminality and security checks.
Jun 13th 2018, 11:59 am
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
Jun 13th 2018, 12:01 pm
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Jun 13th 2018, 12:09 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
Someone's else's experience in Valencia - https://movingtovalencia.lbiz.es/nie...r-eu-citizens/
Jun 13th 2018, 12:22 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
At the end of the day all people have options and it's down to each individual to decide what they think is right. Just because a policeman in Gandia thinks it's standard practice to overcharge a person for speeding, doesn't mean you have to accept it.
Jun 13th 2018, 2:47 pm
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Neither of the two things mentioned by the OP are new in anyway but yes different areas do deal differently with both of these points. However a chat with a gestoria in the area you intend applying to as to what you will require to provide for that area will resolve the issue. In my area Torre Del Mar then the health insurance must be a full year policy fully paid up no co payments but no mention of any prior conditions. As for income etc if you own your property outright with no outstanding charfpgws showing proved with escrutira and nota simple then there is no requirement to show any money in your bank account but if it is rented or mortgaged property then you must show something like 4500 euros in the account per individual or 7000 per couple or around 370 Euros per individual per month .
To find out what I needed took a simple email enquiry to a gestoria.
Jun 13th 2018, 3:16 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
Wow, this thread grew when my back was turned.
They stated they wanted to see resources of eur 15,000, but didn't have a problem when I showed them my statement in gbp. The only problem was that I didn't have a spanish bank account with movements for at least 3 months as well.
I pointed out to him that I'd have to be here illegally to comply with that rule and he said yes!
He also had no problem with a monthly-paid health policy, just that had to be sin copago.
I've now opened a bank a/c. ING have free banking but won't take non-residents. I went with Caixa who charge eur 24/3 months. Not sure if there are better options.
They stated they wanted to see resources of eur 15,000, but didn't have a problem when I showed them my statement in gbp. The only problem was that I didn't have a spanish bank account with movements for at least 3 months as well.
I pointed out to him that I'd have to be here illegally to comply with that rule and he said yes!
He also had no problem with a monthly-paid health policy, just that had to be sin copago.
I've now opened a bank a/c. ING have free banking but won't take non-residents. I went with Caixa who charge eur 24/3 months. Not sure if there are better options.
Jun 13th 2018, 4:32 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
Are you UK / EU citizen?
Jun 13th 2018, 4:36 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
The law now says that having a credit card with an adequate unused credit limit will be sufficient. Sadly I don't think the local agencies have any knowledge about this.
Jun 13th 2018, 5:47 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
I have lived in Spain for more than 5 years and my certificate gives me the right of permanent residency. If you have had your certificate for more than 5 years you can get a new one confirming that right.
As far as Brexit is concerned the situation of UK nationals in Spain has already been agreed.
As far as Brexit is concerned the situation of UK nationals in Spain has already been agreed.
- UK nationals who, before the end of the Implementation Period, are holders of a valid permanent residence document or a valid domestic immigration document conferring a permanent right to reside, will be able to exchange that document for a new residence document free of charge. They may be required to provide proof of identity and undergo criminality and security checks.
Jun 13th 2018, 7:27 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
[QUOTE=IanWorthington;12515326]Wow, this thread grew when my back was turned.
They stated they wanted to see resources of eur 15,000, but didn't have a problem when I showed them my statement in gbp. The only problem was that I didn't have a spanish bank account with movements for at least 3 months as well.
/QUOTE]
What part of Spain are you?
They stated they wanted to see resources of eur 15,000, but didn't have a problem when I showed them my statement in gbp. The only problem was that I didn't have a spanish bank account with movements for at least 3 months as well.
/QUOTE]
What part of Spain are you?
Jun 13th 2018, 7:30 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
He states on a different post that he is British... but 15000 Euros is a new one on me.
Ian, is this because you are of working age or rent etc?
I have friends, who will be going through this process in September, so further details would be useful as they will be renting and not purchasing.
Ian, is this because you are of working age or rent etc?
I have friends, who will be going through this process in September, so further details would be useful as they will be renting and not purchasing.
Last edited by Smithy73; Jun 13th 2018 at 7:39 pm.
Jun 13th 2018, 7:38 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
When you become resident the fee drops or you can change bank
Jun 13th 2018, 7:45 pm
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Re: Unexpected additional residency requirements
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-f...nals-in-the-eu
Even if the whole thing went down the pan I think it is pretty certain there would be a bi-lateral agreement on these terms.