UK to Spain: updated entry requirements - Page 2

Seems at present, original documents are needed to return to Spain. Even then, some Airlines may prove difficult at check in. 

https://murciatoday.com/british-govt.-asks-for-greater-flexibility-from-spain-as-brits-are-refused-entry_1545858-a.html?fbclid=IwAR25BxM6OoQpZdtp_o030tIkJyqu4Hc6ZhhUVxwho9_OpzkwPCUNcE05hVw#bottom_navigate

Thanks Rower, a comprehensive summary of what's happening on the ground.  I've heard of people in "administrative limbo", as the article describes it, having explained their situation to the Spanish Embassy in the UK and receiving a letter from the Embassy that has allowed them to travel and gain entry to Spain.  I suggested it as an option for another member, Mark, who was scheduled to fly today - it will be interesting to hear his feedback.

Best wishes, 

Kim

Hi both 

we changed our flights to next Sunday as I emailed embassy was advised to call them tomorrow so will advise you when I’ve spoken to them .regards mark 

Thanks Mark.  Good luck for next Sunday!

In the meantime, Gov.uk have updated their website this afternoon to confirm that UK citizens who are in possession of their TIE approval, even if they don't have the card yet, can return to Spain - relevant extract plus link to Entry Requirements section:

"Additional requirements for UK nationals resident in Spain

"If you are resident in Spain, you should also carry the appropriate proof of residency documents as well as a valid passport when you travel. Spanish authorities have clarified that either the A4-size or credit card sized green EU registration certificates, the “Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea”, or the new TIE card, the “Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero” are valid proof of residency for UK nationals who wish to return to their homes in Spain.

"Spanish Authorities have confirmed that, as a temporary measure, those UK nationals who can prove that they have started their residency process in Spain, but who do not yet have their TIE card, should be allowed to board flights and return to Spain if they show a valid “resguardo de solicitud o renovación de tarjeta de extranjero” document. This temporary measure is in place from 4 January 2021 until 10 January 2021 inclusive."

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements 

Kind regards  

Kim

Thanks Kim 

we are trying to sort the new flights keep you posted on what happens 🤞👍

Regards mark 

There was a further update yesterday afternoon, Mark, with this letter issued by the Spanish Embassy - may be worth having it on your phone, or printing off a copy, to take to the airport!

Kind regards, 

Kim

Hi Kim 

thanks again Kim for your help 

Booked f covid tests for weds and flights for Thursdays hopefully back Thursday night 🤞 

Thanks mark 

my husband and i bought a property in 2005 - obviously we have nies but not full residencia -got a bluish/green card with numbers on it - but that dont mean a thing to me - my husband died on 4th jan of covid so at some point got to come to spain to see bank manager and solicitor - our cards in the apartment but i do have the numbers in my book - will that be sufficient for a re entry into spain - as and when we can

Hi,

I'm so sorry to hear that your husband has passed away, I hope you're as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

I'm confused by the documentation you say you have.  The NIE confirmation is a white, A4 piece of paper and you would have one each.  The "Certificado de Registro" (what we Brits call "residencia" but often called, confusingly, the "NIE" by the Spanish) is either a green A4 sheet of paper, or more recently, a green credit-card sized piece of paper.  Have you ever lived permanently in Spain?

It's going to be very difficult for you to get through border control in the UK or Spain without your original documentation, but your circumstances are exceptional and I would suggest contacting the Spanish Embassy in the UK and ask for their help.  You'll probably need to send them a copy of your husband's death certificate, but hopefully that will be sufficient for them to provide you with written authorisation to enter Spain (I'm assuming the UK's lockdown would allow you to leave in this exceptional case):

http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/LONDRES/en/Embajada/Pages/HorariosLocalizacionContacto.aspx

I hope you're able to get this sorted.

Best wishes,

Kim

yeah i wasnt very explicate - we have the NIEs (white) its the residential cards that are blue/green but we didnt take full residentia - i will do what you suggested and get in  touch with the embassy - my husband and i have flights booked for feb but i cannot see that happening - maybe march - thank you for your condolences regards sandy