Yes or No
Oct 4th 2007, 11:12 am
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Should i get a residencia, yes or no, i will count up and go with the majority as people i work with think it is not worth the hassle or the paper it is written on 
Oct 4th 2007, 11:16 am
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You have no choice Busters Mum ..... its a requirement now in Spain that you apply for a residencia certificate.
Oct 4th 2007, 11:19 am
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Oh i had no idea. When did this come into place??? I was under the impression that Residencia was always optional
Oct 4th 2007, 11:20 am
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Thats what i thought, i have only been here 3 months and have done all the other stuff, i have the forms filled in.
The subject came up at work and a couple of them said why bother ? mind you one of them has been here 5 years and i had to explain what a padron was !!!
The subject came up at work and a couple of them said why bother ? mind you one of them has been here 5 years and i had to explain what a padron was !!!
Oct 4th 2007, 11:40 am
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Residents cards ceased to be for new applicants I think in March and before this time it was optional. After that it became a requirement to apply for a residents certificate. Its been discussed on here on a few occasions, and also my abogado has confirmed it to me.
Its simply a question of going to the Police station, filling out a form, taking ID and it costs just under 6 euros. You dont even need photos now. Having said that the queues at the Police station in Gandia are absolutely horrendous and you might find yourself there all day.
If your friend doesnt know what a padron is then I wouldn't take too much notice of what they say you need and dont need.
Padron and residencia are two of the important things for you to address.
Its simply a question of going to the Police station, filling out a form, taking ID and it costs just under 6 euros. You dont even need photos now. Having said that the queues at the Police station in Gandia are absolutely horrendous and you might find yourself there all day.
If your friend doesnt know what a padron is then I wouldn't take too much notice of what they say you need and dont need.
Padron and residencia are two of the important things for you to address.
Oct 4th 2007, 11:47 am
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Hi, i already have my padron and picked up my n.i.e. on tuesday.
I went at about 12.30. no queues at all straight in and seen, this has been the same the 3 times i have been, i think the secret is go later.
Will do residencia tomorrow, do i have to hand in form and then go back, if so how long does it take ?
I went at about 12.30. no queues at all straight in and seen, this has been the same the 3 times i have been, i think the secret is go later.
Will do residencia tomorrow, do i have to hand in form and then go back, if so how long does it take ?
Oct 4th 2007, 11:53 am
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Residents cards ceased to be for new applicants I think in March and before this time it was optional. After that it became a requirement to apply for a residents certificate. Its been discussed on here on a few occasions, and also my abogado has confirmed it to me.
Its simply a question of going to the Police station, filling out a form, taking ID and it costs just under 6 euros. You dont even need photos now. Having said that the queues at the Police station in Gandia are absolutely horrendous and you might find yourself there all day.
If your friend doesnt know what a padron is then I wouldn't take too much notice of what they say you need and dont need.
Padron and residencia are two of the important things for you to address.
Its simply a question of going to the Police station, filling out a form, taking ID and it costs just under 6 euros. You dont even need photos now. Having said that the queues at the Police station in Gandia are absolutely horrendous and you might find yourself there all day.
If your friend doesnt know what a padron is then I wouldn't take too much notice of what they say you need and dont need.
Padron and residencia are two of the important things for you to address.
Thanks for the info. I am concerned though because i know in Benidorm there has been a huge problem and people have been queuing up since 11pm the night before and still not been taken the following day. Cant queue all night with a kid!!! Does anyone know if you can instruct a Gestoria to act on behalf of you and get them for you?
Oct 4th 2007, 11:57 am
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Thanks for the info. I am concerned though because i know in Benidorm there has been a huge problem and people have been queuing up since 11pm the night before and still not been taken the following day. Cant queue all night with a kid!!! Does anyone know if you can instruct a Gestoria to act on behalf of you and get them for you?
Oct 4th 2007, 12:14 pm
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Hi, i already have my padron and picked up my n.i.e. on tuesday.
I went at about 12.30. no queues at all straight in and seen, this has been the same the 3 times i have been, i think the secret is go later.
Will do residencia tomorrow, do i have to hand in form and then go back, if so how long does it take ?
I went at about 12.30. no queues at all straight in and seen, this has been the same the 3 times i have been, i think the secret is go later.
Will do residencia tomorrow, do i have to hand in form and then go back, if so how long does it take ?
You have to complete the form, hand it in, then you will be given a payment slip which you have to take to a bank to pay, then you return for the form. I have been up there about 4 times now and have found massive queues, but that was in July and August
You have to apply in person for the document I'm afraid
Oct 4th 2007, 12:14 pm
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Info on it has been in the free beer thread since the start of it thanks to Fred. 
Have a browse though the links now and again
Have a browse though the links now and again
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Oct 4th 2007, 12:28 pm
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You amaze me .... every time I've been there they have been out of the door!!! You do mean Gandia by the Hospital don't you?
You have to complete the form, hand it in, then you will be given a payment slip which you have to take to a bank to pay, then you return for the form. I have been up there about 4 times now and have found massive queues, but that was in July and August
You have to apply in person for the document I'm afraid
You have to complete the form, hand it in, then you will be given a payment slip which you have to take to a bank to pay, then you return for the form. I have been up there about 4 times now and have found massive queues, but that was in July and August
You have to apply in person for the document I'm afraid
