https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed More than half of British residents in Spain haven't yet exchange their green EU residency certificates for the new TIE cards. If you still haven't and you want to, here's how to go about with new updated info for 2024. https://www.thelocal.es/20210528/brexit-how-brits-in-spain-can-exchange-a-green-residency-document-for-a-tie Fri, 28 May 2021 12:16:06 +0200 brexit-how-brits-in-spain-can-exchange-a-green-residency-document-for-a-tie It remains optional for Brits in Spain to exchange their green residency certificates for TIE cards, but now both UK and Spanish authorities are urging that UK nationals do so anyway. Here's why. https://www.thelocal.es/20210527/brexit-why-uk-and-spanish-authorities-now-strongly-recommend-exchanging-green-residency-documents-for-tie Thu, 27 May 2021 14:40:32 +0200 brexit-why-uk-and-spanish-authorities-now-strongly-recommend-exchanging-green-residency-documents-for-tie At the end of the transition period on December 31st, the 90-day rule kicked in for Brits with second homes in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20210217/brexit-clouds-life-in-spanish-sun-for-british-second-home-owners Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:54:34 +0100 brexit-clouds-life-in-spanish-sun-for-british-second-home-owners The British Embassy in Madrid held a Facebook live session with representatives from the three organisations that are helping Brits in Spain to tackle any difficult questions about their residency process post-Brexit. https://www.thelocal.es/20210211/qa-on-spanish-residency-for-brits-post-brexit Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:49:52 +0100 qa-on-spanish-residency-for-brits-post-brexit On December 31st 2020, the transition period ended, and with it the deadline for Brits to become resident in Spain. However, if you were living here before that date but didn't register, there is still time. https://www.thelocal.es/20201229/brexit-qa-what-happens-if-i-am-not-registered-as-resident-by-december-31 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:14:03 +0100 brexit-qa-what-happens-if-i-am-not-registered-as-resident-by-december-31 Although Spanish authorities still say the TIE card isn’t compulsory for British holders of green residence certificates, a new joint message with the British Embassy suggests that the new biometric card could prove more useful than ever. https://www.thelocal.es/20201223/brexit-spain-stresses-tie-card-will-help-resident-brits-with-border-crossings Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:07:03 +0100 brexit-spain-stresses-tie-card-will-help-resident-brits-with-border-crossings Choosing between Spain and the UK is a dilemma on the minds of thousands of Britons who up until now have been able to enjoy life between both countries without limitations. But what does the official data say about British arrivals and departures in Spain as the Brexit deadline fast approaches? https://www.thelocal.es/20201222/brexit-how-many-brits-have-left-spain-and-how-many-are-staying Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:56:31 +0100 brexit-how-many-brits-have-left-spain-and-how-many-are-staying Here are the requirements and the steps to follow for Brits applying for residency for the first time or swapping their old residency cards for the new TIE. https://www.thelocal.es/20200713/what-are-the-steps-to-obtain-a-tie-residency-card-in-spain Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:05:48 +0200 what-are-the-steps-to-obtain-a-tie-residency-card-in-spain If you’re a UK citizen who owns a property in Spain or spends part of the year here without being a resident, you probably have a lot of questions relating to travel and rights post-Brexit. Here we go over what British and Spanish authorities have disclosed so far about time in Spain for 'swallows' and second home owners from January 1st 2021. https://www.thelocal.es/20201027/brexit-and-spain-what-uk-swallows-and-second-home-owners-need-to-know Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:41:42 +0100 brexit-and-spain-what-uk-swallows-and-second-home-owners-need-to-know Many Britons who have received their new TIE residency cards in Spain have noticed that they contain information which isn’t accurate. Here’s what we know so far. https://www.thelocal.es/20201001/brexit-the-two-mistakes-to-look-out-for-on-your-tie-spanish-residency-card Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:24:13 +0200 brexit-the-two-mistakes-to-look-out-for-on-your-tie-spanish-residency-card As the end of the transition periods nears, it is more important that ever to secure your rights and register legally as a Briton living in Spain. But if you're worried about the process, there is help at hand. https://www.thelocal.es/20201022/brexit-where-can-brits-in-spain-get-help-with-residency-applications Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:30:06 +0200 brexit-where-can-brits-in-spain-get-help-with-residency-applications As the end of the transition periods nears, we answer some of the most pertinent questions relating to this new TIE residency document for Britons in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20200708/qa-what-brits-in-spain-need-to-about-the-new-residency-card Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:30:21 +0200 qa-what-brits-in-spain-need-to-about-the-new-residency-card With the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaching, one of the key questions Britons who are already residents in Spain have is whether they should get the new TIE residency card even though it’s optional for them, and if so, when. https://www.thelocal.es/20201020/brexit-when-should-british-residents-in-spain-get-a-tie Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:52:01 +0200 brexit-when-should-british-residents-in-spain-get-a-tie