Relocation to Spain Experience

Go to a passport Post Office theres a list of them online find one near you they have proper photo booths that takes a passport photo you can apply there too as complete package iirc thats what I did with mine went through no problem

All my photos were verified by the shop when I took the photo. They have messed up, they do not read the notes. I guess it depends on the person at the other end.
 
I went to Timpsons for a passport photo on Saturday. Already been approved, should have it in a few days.
Had a call was told I should have passport in a day. They apologised for the long delay.
Now I can start my application to the embassy next week.
 
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Just discovered this thread - Can i ask if anyone has done the family of an EU resident over in Spain? We submitted the original form (Ive got my residency now so did the other half's) - Then we found out they wanted proof that we were actually living and breathing in the area???. Sent that proof off via the post office but that was weeks ago? - Problem is the 3 month date they gave my wife is coming up to technically leave??
The issue i have with that is my wife has freedom of movement piggy backing off me, so she isnt bound by the 90 day rule - you just have to register if staying for longer than 3 months?
Anyone else had experience with this? Even more annoyed as she wouldve had a job she kinda wanted if she had her TIE card - but cant do jack till they come back to say yes???
Spanish dont hurry do they :D.....
 
Application and documents in the post Special delivery. Now it is a waiting game. It should arrive tomorrow. I just can't count the number of days.....
 
Just discovered this thread - Can i ask if anyone has done the family of an EU resident over in Spain? We submitted the original form (Ive got my residency now so did the other half's) - Then we found out they wanted proof that we were actually living and breathing in the area???. Sent that proof off via the post office but that was weeks ago? - Problem is the 3 month date they gave my wife is coming up to technically leave??
The issue i have with that is my wife has freedom of movement piggy backing off me, so she isnt bound by the 90 day rule - you just have to register if staying for longer than 3 months?
Anyone else had experience with this? Even more annoyed as she wouldve had a job she kinda wanted if she had her TIE card - but cant do jack till they come back to say yes???
Spanish dont hurry do they :D.....

Why didn't you go to the national police station, they do all of those things in a day or two. I have mine from years years ago, once you get it, it doesn't change.
 
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Well, all my documents are packed up ready to go. My daughter is travelling out to Madrid next week so she is taking them with her in order to save the cost/risk of sending them by post.

Birth certificates (mine and my mother's), marriage cert, ACRO all with apostille. It would cost a reasonable amount to replace them all!

Lets see what happens - need to put some serious effort into learning Spanish now!
 
Well, all my documents are packed up ready to go. My daughter is travelling out to Madrid next week so she is taking them with her in order to save the cost/risk of sending them by post.

Birth certificates (mine and my mother's), marriage cert, ACRO all with apostille. It would cost a reasonable amount to replace them all!

Lets see what happens - need to put some serious effort into learning Spanish now!
Couldnt you send them to a UK consulate?
 
Mine is a very particular case.

Both my maternal grand-parents were part of the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. As a result of a law passed in Spain a couple of years ago, direct descendents are entitled to apply for dual nationality without a language requirement. So I don't have to give up British citizenship!

But my paperwork needs to be handed into Madrid. Should be all handed in next week!
 
It has been a month since I handed in the documents, I wish they could work faster.

Chase them up. Email them. Call them. Basically irritate them to the point they just want shot of you. It's works a treat, trust me. I've been on both sides of that fence many, many times.
 
Chase them up. Email them. Call them. Basically irritate them to the point they just want shot of you. It's works a treat, trust me. I've been on both sides of that fence many, many times.

I emailed them once a week, there response we are working by date received. "We will let you about your document application when appropriate, according to the order priority.".
 
I have been given an appointment at the embassy, looks like everything with moving forward. The appointment date is a month away but better than nothing. If everything goes well I'll be leaving the country in few months.
 
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