Residency Applications

[neil]

Hi

We are looking for some advice on who we should get to help us through our residency application process, any local advice would be greatly appreciated.. Our property is in los gallos, chiclana


TIA


Neil & Tracey Hickton

[stevem2m]

Hi
If this is a new aplication, ie you dont already have the old style residency green card or A4 certificate, then you need to be looking in UK for help as all new residencies need to begin at the Spanish Embassy in UK. You need to be aware you now need a min income of 32k for a couple and full private medical cover.

[loobyloo]

Hi Neil

Please don´t jump in with all the advice that's given, however kindly & however backed-up with info. Some folk give their opinion depending on what they just think might be.
Others have never ever done what the enquirer is asking about. I read replies to questions that are important to people with property here, some replies come from folk who I
know returned to UK or back home several years ago - how can that be current.

Re Chiclana
Have been able to do many 'official' things here & not even going to Cadiz. Sorry can´t help you with your question as when applied for Residencia - already had A4 certificate.
Good luck with all you do, persevere! there will be someone local (not sure where you are) who will be able to help you

[stevem2m]

Loobyloo
If that comment is aimed at my reply then perhaps you should know I live in Spain and have done for 19 yrs, like you I had A4 certificate that I exchanged for the new TIE card in January (had to be done in Cadiz). As I started with the question of whether it was a new application, then I think my advise was both current and correct in that anyone wanting to gain residency in Spain since Brexit now need to start in the UK at the Spanish embassy by applying for a NLV or Golden visa, then proceed in their residency applicaation in Spain by applying for the temporary 5 yr TIE.

[davexf]

Hola

The best help comes from the team at Temple Cambria who I believe have made a special price of 60€ to help those with residencia to obtain the TIE identity card.

As they are a team of solicitors, then they are best placed to help you whether or not you already have residencia.

To get further details, Google Temple Cambria

Davexf

[stevem2m]

Non-Lucrative Visa
Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa is available to non-EU citizens to live in Spain provided they are able to support themselves financially. It is used by those planning to retire to Spain and is an option for British retirees and other people who do not plan to work in Spain now that the UK is no longer a member of the EU.
Although the visa does not allow you to carry out any type of economic or professional activity in Spain, it does not require you to invest in the country to obtain a visa. There is, however, a higher income requirement than for EU citizens and creates a higher threshold for Brits wanting to retire to Spain.
You must prove that you have 400% of the IPREM annually in your bank account. In 2021 this means that the main applicant must demonstrate he or she has at least €27.115.20. This is, however, the minimum and a higher amount may be required. For each dependent travelling with you will require that you have an additional amount equal to the IPREM (€6.778.80 annually). Thus a couple retiring to Spain will have to demonstrate an income of €33,894 a year.
You also need to have private health insurance and no criminal record. The visa allows you to say in Spain for one year initially. You must spend a minimum of 183 days in the country to be able to renew (meaning that you will become tax resident and taxable on your worldwide income). The visa can then be renewed every 2 years until you get permanent residency, which is available after 5 years in the country.
The application must be made in your country of origin or there where you are legally resident. You are not able to apply in Spain having entered the country as a tourist. Confirmation will be within one month and the visa will be stamped in your passport and you will then be free to travel to Spain. The visa will also include your NIE Number.
If you plan to work or run a business, you will need an appropriate visa. Details of the options and how to obtain them can be found in the article Visa Options For Non-EU Citizens To Live, Work Or Retire In Spain