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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:22pm
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Hola everyone my wife and I are due to retire in the UK and have a little house in Spain which we have had for 14 years and would like to move to full time.

My question. I am eligible for dual passport British and Irish, does that mean once I get the passport I can freely move around Spain and not be tied to the 90 day rule or do I still come under the EU regulations 

My intention is to apply for residency but can move over sooner with the Irish 

passport 

Kind regards 

Stephen and me

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:32pm

Stan Bartolome

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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:32pm

The Irish passport confers the right to FoM throughout the EU (not getting into the Schengen differentiation here) so you're good to go.

However, if you move over now with the intention of staying permanently, you are required by law to begin the Residencia process & register as a resident for tax purposes, subject to the usual health insurance provision, etc so there's no point waiting for or worrying about the 90/180 rule.

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm

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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm

Stan Bartolome wrote on Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:32pm:

The Irish passport confers the right to FoM throughout the EU (not getting into the Schengen differentiation here) so you're good to go.

However, if you move over now with the intention of staying permanently, you are required by law to begin the Residencia process & register as a resident for tax purposes, subject to the usual health insurance provision, etc so there's no point waiting for or worrying about the 90/180 rule....

 

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Thank you so much for getting back to us. We 

appreciate your help

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm

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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm

Alslad1 wrote on Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:22pm:

Hola everyone my wife and I are due to retire in the UK and have a little house in Spain which we have had for 14 years and would like to move to full time.

My question. I am eligible for dual passport British and Irish, does that mean once I get the passport I can freely move around Spain and not be tied to the 90 day rule or do I still come under the EU regulations ...

 

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My intention is to apply for residency but can move over sooner with the Irish 

passport 

Kind regards 

Stephen and me

Hi,

If you have an Irish passport and want to stay in Spain longer than 90 days you will need sign on the foreigners register at the national police station within 90 days of arrival. You will need to prove you can meet the income and healthcare requirements. 

The link will help:

https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/en/Tu-espacio-europeo/derechos-obligaciones/ciudadanos/residencia/obtencion-residencia/inscribirte-residente.html

Steve 

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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57pm

Stan Bartolome

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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57pm

Alslad1 wrote on Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm:

Thank you so much for getting back to us. We 

appreciate your help

No problem & good luck.

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:29am

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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:29am

tebo53 wrote on Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:54pm:

Hi,

If you have an Irish passport and want to stay in Spain longer than 90 days you will need sign on the foreigners register at the national police station within 90 days of arrival. You will need to prove you can meet the income and healthcare requirements. 

 

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Thank you for the information it extremely useful. Thank you

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:57pm

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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:57pm

You might find these links helpful:

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/residency-and-entry-requirements/

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/

Can I also suggest that once you are in receipt of your passport you apply for an Irish Passport Card (if you havent yet applied for the passport you can apply for both at the same time). The card is similar in size to an ID card and fits snugly into a wallet ar purse. It is easier to carry with you at all tines rather than a Passport (Spanish Police can ask for ID at any time). You can also use the card instead of your Passport when travelling within the EU/EEA and entering and exiting the UK. Details by clicking this link:

https://www.dfa.ie/passportcard/

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:25pm

Alslad1

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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:25pm

John123456 wrote on Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:57pm:

You might find these links helpful:

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/residency-and-entry-requirements/

 

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https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/

Can I also suggest that once you are in receipt of your passport you apply for an Irish Passport Card (if you havent yet applied for the passport you can apply for both at the same time). The card is similar in size to an ID card and fits snugly into a wallet ar purse. It is easier to carry with you at all tines rather than a Passport (Spanish Police can ask for ID at any time). You can also use the card instead of your Passport when travelling within the EU/EEA and entering and exiting the UK. Details by clicking this link:

https://www.dfa.ie/passportcard/

Thank you that is extremely useful. I appreciate your help

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