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I am returning to the UK after being a permanent resident in Spain for 16 years. I have a TIE card with permanent residency. I am unsure whether I have to hand in my TIE card or keep it, knowing the card is valid for 5 years if I live outside Spain. Any advice gratefully received.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:23pm
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The7thHeavenArtStudioAltea wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:55pm:
I am returning to the UK after being a permanent resident in Spain for 16 years. I have a TIE card with permanent residency. I am unsure whether I have to hand in my TIE card or keep it, knowing the card is valid for 5 years if I live outside Spain. Any advice gratefully received.
Hello
From what I read above, it sounds like your TIE card is only temporary because it's valid for 5 years.
A permanent TIE card is valid for 10 years.....
I do believe if your out of Spain for more that 6 months, you automatically loose your residence and have to apply again.
Im not sure if you need to inform the town hall and the police station to revoke your TIE card.
I hope someone can clarify this because I'm almost sure of this and hope this helps you.
See photo below.
Sue 😘
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:10pm
Sues007 wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:23pm:
Hello
From what I read above, it sounds like your TIE card is only temporary because it's valid for 5 years.
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A permanent TIE card is valid for 10 years.....
I do believe if your out of Spain for more that 6 months, you automatically loose your residence and have to apply again.
Im not sure if you need to inform the town hall and the police station to revoke your TIE card.
I hope someone can clarify this because I'm almost sure of this and hope this helps you.
See photo below.
Sue 😘
Thanks Sue, as a permanent resident, my TIE card is valid for 10 years. As I have to return to the UK on a longterm basis, I wanted to double check whether I have to hand it in now or later. I also read on a legal website, that if you have the permanent resident status, you can live outside of Spain for 5 years. Just wanted to be clear what my options are before I hand it in.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:16pm
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The7thHeavenArtStudioAltea wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:10pm:
Thanks Sue, as a permanent resident, my TIE card is valid for 10 years. As I have to return to the UK on a longterm basis, I wanted to double check whether I have to hand it in now or later. I also read on a legal website, that if you have the permanent resident status, you can live outside of Sp...
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...ain for 5 years. Just wanted to be clear what my options are before I hand it in.
Yes it is 5 years on a permanent TIE card.
Im not sure what you need to do but I would first de register on the padrón and tell them your leaving. Not sure what you do with your card. I will have a look to see if I find anything out and let you know if I do.
Sue 😘
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:28pm
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The7thHeavenArtStudioAltea wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:10pm:
Thanks Sue, as a permanent resident, my TIE card is valid for 10 years. As I have to return to the UK on a longterm basis, I wanted to double check whether I have to hand it in now or later. I also read on a legal website, that if you have the permanent resident status, you can live outside of Sp...
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...ain for 5 years. Just wanted to be clear what my options are before I hand it in.
Hello
Yes, sorry I was confused and just read your post again.
You can be out of Spain for up to 5 years.
I would personally just go back to the UK and do nothing for now. It gives you chance to come back for 5 years and if you do come back to Spain after 5 years, see what happens then.
If you decide to come back in 3 years, you should have no problems. If you hand your TIE card back in then you will have to start all over again.
I know it's all a bit confusing.
Sue 😘
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:32pm
Sues007 wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:16pm:
Yes it is 5 years on a permanent TIE card.
Im not sure what you need to do but I would first de register on the padrón and tell them your leaving. Not sure what you do with your card. I will have a look to see if I find anything out and let you know if I do.
Read more...
Sue 😘
Tx so much Sue. Came off the padron last week so, gradually sorting.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:02pm
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The7thHeavenArtStudioAltea wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:32pm:
Tx so much Sue. Came off the padron last week so, gradually sorting.
Hello
I wish you well and hope your sorted soon.
Sue 😘
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:04pm
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The7thHeavenArtStudioAltea wrote on Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:55pm:
I am returning to the UK after being a permanent resident in Spain for 16 years. I have a TIE card with permanent residency. I am unsure whether I have to hand in my TIE card or keep it, knowing the card is valid for 5 years if I live outside Spain. Any advice gratefully received.
Hello again
I've just seen this and took screenshots for you. Hope this helps.
Sorry, I'm rushing out. The first photo is page 3 then 2 then 1
Sue 😘
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