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Read the Spanish government’s guidance on how to apply for the new TIE.īoth the TIE and the green A4 certificate or credit card-sized piece of paper, exempt you from European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and visa requirements. It will also simplify administrative processes and border crossings. However, we and the Spanish government strongly recommend that you do. You do not have to exchange this document for the new TIE. This is still a valid residency document. If you registered as a resident before 6 July 2020, you will have a green A4 certificate or credit card-sized piece of paper from Extranjeria or the police. This card shows that you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. If you are registering for the first time, you will be issued with a biometric residence card called a Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE). Your children must also be registered with their own residency documents. You must ensure you are correctly registered as a resident. If you have been living in Spain legally since before 1 January 2021, you and your family members have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. Visas and residency if you were living in Spain before 1 January 2021 the different types of residence permit available to you (in Spanish).Read the Spanish government’s guidance on: You must apply for your residence document as soon as you arrive in Spain. You must tell the UK government offices that deal with your benefits, pension and tax if you are moving or retiring abroad.īefore you move to Spain you must apply for the appropriate visa from the Spanish consulates in London or Edinburgh, or the Spanish consulate in Manchester (details available from the Foreign embassies in the UK list. You should also read our Living in Europe page for detailed guidance about citizens’ rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. You should read these in addition to the rest of the guidance in each section.

Some parts of this guide only apply if you were living in Spain since before 1 January 2021. If you were living in Spain before 1 January 2021 follow the British Embassy Madrid on Facebook and Twitter.sign up for email alerts to this guidance.Read general guidance on moving or retiring abroad. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO) is not liable for any inaccuracies in this information. Read the general guidance on moving to and living in Spain from the Spanish government. You should get definitive information from the Spanish authorities. This information is provided as a guide only. Read about the services our consulates in Spain can provide. This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain.
