I’m looking to move to Guardamar del Segura this year

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:53am

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I’m in the process of selling my property in the UK to fund my new life in Spain. I’m looking to rent to begin with. Due to COVID & Brexit I have not visited in the last year.

I know that due to Brexit I need to apply for a visa ( non working) as I am retiring.

What do I apply for 1st?

Banking, how long do I have to have an account to apply?

I also need to show proof of tenancy to apply for residency, how can I do this if I’m only allowed to stay 90 days?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:10am

dinnerout

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:10am

You have to apply from the UK

Use the menu to check the Tips and Guides section for more information.

Steve

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:16am

LindaMB

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:16am

dinnerout wrote on Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:10am:
You have to apply from the UK
Use the menu to check the Tips and Guides section for more information.

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Steve

Thank you

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:28am

dinnerout

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:28am

LindaMB wrote on Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:16am:
Thank you

No problem. Its a bit of a change to say the least! You can still have a holiday though, nose around. You can even do your NIE if you wanted to although I believe they issue one automatically with a successful NLV application.

You could also open a bank account while on holiday, but bear in mind you might have to move your branch if you end up buying in a different place.

Use the guides, ask questions and tick off the things to do one by one and it's not so daunting. Good luck 👍

Steve

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:32am

LindaMB

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:32am

dinnerout wrote on Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:28am:
No problem. Its a bit of a change to say the least! You can still have a holiday though, nose around. You can even do your NIE if you wanted to although I believe they issue one automatically with a successful NLV application.
You could also open a bank account while on holiday, but bear in mind you might have to move your branch if you end up buying in a different place....

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Use the guides, ask questions and tick off the things to do one by one and it's not so daunting. Good luck 👍
Steve

Thanks Steve 🤞hopefully visit this year and start the ball rolling.

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:44am

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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:44am

Hello Linda.

As other posters have said, you need to start the process by applying to the Spanish Embassy in UK for a Non Lucrative Visa - if you intend to retire & not work

Here is a link for you to read that should answer most of your questions

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/spain-visa/uk/

Cheers

Elinspain