LawTalk
Residency
Now is the time for people from the UK to settle in Spain.
With more than 50,000 people already registered on the Costa
del Sol, advice from the authorities both in the UK and in
Spain is to register now while the rules are clear. Covid 19
update: the authorities have advised that applications are not
being dealt with during the lockdown. Whilst this will cause a
delay, it is still advisable to contact us about the process now so
that your application will be ready when the offices re-open.
If you do not have a State Pension you will need letters of
proof of private pensions and/or income with proof from a
bank showing your monthly income, again with translations.
You will also need private Spanish medical cover confirming
that it is fully paid up for one year. Evidence of property
ownership should be provided. Finally, if you are self-
employed in Spain (autonomo) you need the Model 037 form,
evidence of registration at your Town Hall and evidence of
Spanish health care. All UK citizens living in Spain should
apply to be on the padron – registered with the Town Hall.
If you intend to remain in Spain more than 90 days, or if it is
going to be your principal residence, you can apply for
residencia – a residency card – under the current rules until
the end of the year. From January 2021 it is not yet certain
whether that will be more than 90 days in each 180 days or
not. There are still negotiations taking place and everybody
hopes that there will be further agreements based on
reciprocity between the UK and Spain.
The appointments systems vary and some local knowledge can
be very helpful in ensuring your application is dealt with.
If you want to make your application now, contact us:
[email protected], or call 952 527 014.
What is clear is the current requirement, which will remain in
place during this transition period. At present, to apply for
residence as a Pensioner with a state pension you need a letter
from the DHS stating the amount you receive with a
translation. You need to obtain your form S1 from your
medical centre in the UK and register this with the Spanish
medical system. If you own a property you need a recent Land
Registry entry. You will need copies of your documents and to
have your original passport with you.
SANDRA WRIGHTSON,
BARRISTER,
DE COTTA LAW
De Cotta Law (De Cotta McKenna y Santafé)
Mijas-Costa / Calahonda – Coín – Nerja – Tenerife
Nerja Office: - Calle Diputación 11, 29780 Nerja
Tel: +34 952 527 014 - E-mail: [email protected]
www.decottalaw.com
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