The “green certificate” is still valid for British residents in Spain
While both the UK and Spanish government do recommend UK nationals exchange their green certificate or card for the TIE, there is no legal obligation to do so in Spain.
Problems in the relationship
“It is evidently clear that relations between Spain and Britain have been strained by Brexit...”
“The green certificate was hugely unpopular but most Brits have kept it...”
“The green certificate was hugely unpopular but most Brits have kept it...”
Latest figures reveal 36% of UK Nationals in Spain have the Withdrawal Agreement TIE
"It has become clear over the last 12 months that the TIE makes people’s lives easier"
Viewpoint: Blind date with TIE card
This week I was due to have collected my new TIE card, but it was not ready!
Fast tracking for Brexit
The Spanish are certainly doing their best to help Britons through the system
Card being rolled out for British citizens
Mixed messages over collection of new TIE residence cards
"Another Bulletin reader told us that we had collected her card with few problems...."
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Residency
Spanish Government launches new residency document for UK nationals
The Spanish Government has launched a new residency document for UK nationals.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Britons lost in Mallorca
One thing is promoting British business in Spain, but I thought the Foreign and Commonwealth Office also looked after Britons living in Spain.
Humphrey Carter21/07/2023 12:34