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New Regulation Of Spain’s Foreigners Law (royal Decree 1155/2024)

Royal Decree 1155/2024: Summary of Key Updates and Structural Reform Royal Decree 1155/2024, of November 19, approves the new Regulations of Organic Law 4/2000, on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration. It i

Green Certificates Clarification: Entry Into Spain After Travelling To The Uk

For UK nationals residing in Spain under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, the green certificate serves as valid proof of residency in Spain and should not cause issues when returning to Spain after traveling to the UK. The concern about being tre

Green Certificate Vs. Tie: A Personal Reflection On Rights, Choices, And Respect


Green Certificate vs. TIE: A Personal Reflection on Rights, Choices, and Respect
 By Myra, Citizens Advice Spain Over recent years, I’ve been reflecting on the growing divide among UK nationals living in Spain, specifically between those who

The Future Of The Green Residency Certificate For Uk Nationals: Facts Vs. Misinformation

The Future of the Green Residency Certificate for UK Nationals in Spain: Facts vs. Misinformation By Myra Cecilia Azzopardi Senior Adviser at Citizens Advice Spain As part of my ongoing work at Citizens Advice Spain, I often explore legal and ad

Apply For Your S1 Up To 90 Days Before Moving To Spain

Update 24/04/2025. This morning, I received updated advice from the healthcare team regarding individuals who are approaching retirement age and are dependent on a partner or spouse’s S1 for healthcare coverage. The recommendation is to wait u

Application (ex Forms) For Extranjería

Modelo EX00Solicitud de autorización de estancia y prórrogas. Modelo EX01Solicitud de autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa y régimen de menores. Modelo EX02Solicitud de autorización de residencia temporal por reagrupación fami

Important Notice For Uk Nationals With Backdated Tie Cards

If you have received a TIE card dated January 2020 or before July 6,  please be aware that there may be an issue with the backdating of your card. According to Spanish law, the official process for issuing TIE cards to UK nationals under the Wi

The Withdrawal Agreement And Why Family Reunification Should Be Challenged

The Inconsistency of the Withdrawal Agreement: Why Family Reunification Rights Should Be Challenged. Preamble: In 2022, 293,171 British nationals were registered on the padrón (local census) in Spain. The majority of these individuals were like

Key Differences Between Etias And The Ees

update. January 2025. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point. It is due to start 6 months after EES. The European Union is preparing for the launch of two new border management initiatives that will

Does A Short Visit To Spain Reset The Five-year Absence Rule Under The Withdrawal Agreement?

This article is based on the most up to date knowledge available. To date, no case law or precedents have been established on this matter. *Note an update. The key issue is whether a UK national and permanent resident returning to Spain for a sh
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