Fom 1st January 2021 the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union, that means all the British citizens who would like to become a Spanish Resident would need to apply for the new residents card, called the “TIE” The Spanish Government has established a new procedure for British people who wish to reside in Spain which is in operation now. Following is an explanation of the process and the requirements
FIRST TIME APPLICATION – (WITH NO RESIDENT CARD OR CERTIFICATE)
This is done in two stages: –
Stage 1
(Can take up to 3 months).
If you are not in possession of a residents Card /Certificate you must first apply for authorisation from the Foreign office in Málaga by appointment only. (One of our lawyers can do this on your
behalf if you wish).
To acquire this Authorisation, you must supply the following documents.
- IDENTITY DOCUMENT
– British passport + photocopy - “EMPADRONAMIENTO” CERTIFICATE
(Census Registry Certificate from the local Town Hall) – NOTE: – Must be less than 3 months old + photocopy. - PROOF OF INCOME
PROPERTY OWNER
- A Nota Simple from the Property Registry Office
SELF EMPLOYED
- Registry Document +3 month’s proof of payment of the quotas + photocopies.
- Bank Statement showing income for last 3 months + photocopies.
PENSIONERS
- Pension Notification + official translation + photocopy.
- Bank Statement for the last 3 months showing pension payments + photocopy.
EMPLOYED
- Work Contract + Photocopy + if not in Spanish official translation with photocopies).
- Last wage slip + Photocopy + if not in Spanish official translation with photocopies)
- If employed in Gibraltar the yellow page of your contract with conditions and official stamp + photocopy.
RETIRED – NO PENSION –
- Bank Certificate indicating account number, title holders of account, date of opening account, and average annual balance for the last year. This document must be stamped, dated, and signed by the bank. + photocopy.
- HEALTH COVER
- Spanish Social Security Card + photocopy.
OR - Social security Document from your UK- (S1 / E106 / E109 / S072 / E121) + photocopy.
OR - Private Insurance Certificate specifying no excess (part payment) + photocopy.
*NOTES: – - Remember to take the original documents to show together with a photocopy of each to hand in.
- Where mentioned above an official translation of the document must be obtained.
Stage 2
Once you are in possession of the Authorisation from the Immigration office, which can take some time, you would need to make an appointment at your local National Police Station. The appointments must be made on-line, and you would need the following: –
- Authorisation from the Immigration Office + copy
- Form EX23 (Application Form) + copy
- MODELO 790 codigo12 (Stamp duty payment form)
- Resident certificate or card +copy
- Passport + copy.
- 1 Photo (taken in accordance with the rules for the Spanish National Identity Document).
TIE FOR UK NATIONALS WITH A RESIDENT CARD OR CERTIFICATE
UK Nationals that already have the Resident Card or Certificate are not obliged to apply for a TIE as together with a passport they are sufficient proof of residency and identity. However, some people may still want to apply for the TIE which is also possible although as I said not necessary.
To apply for the TIE If you hold residency: –
Firstly, you would need to make an appointment with the local National Police and then attend in person at the allotted time. You would need to take the following with you: –
- Form EX23 (Application Form) + copy
- MODELO 790 codigo12 (Stamp duty payment form)
- Resident certificate or card + copy
- Passport + copy
-1 Photo (taken in accordance with the rules for the Spanish National Identity Document). - If you have changed your address since the acquisition of your current resident card or certificate you would also need “EMPADRONAMIENTO” CERTIFICATE – (Census Registry Certificate from the local Town Hall), less than 3 months old + photocopy.
NOTE ***People with under 5 years residency will get a TIE valid for 5 years and those with over 5 years residency will get a TIE valid for 10 years, both automatically renewable upon application.
As you can see to obtain a residency card now for British subjects is more involved and requires, more patience, more documents and time to deal with each public office. We can take care of all of this for you. We can obtain all the appointments, assist you in person, check your documents, submit the official forms for each meeting and the payment of the stamp duty.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance, we will be happy to help you through the whole procedure.
