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Is this possible?

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:02pm
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Leyton2002

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So with brexit looming and changes to requirements kicking in at the end of 2020 i was wondering if it was possible to rent a cheap place and open a bank accout and then apply for residency this year before it gets a lot tougher to qualify. I do travel to la zenia 3 or 4 times a year and paying for a cheap apartment for a few months wouldnt be a problem. Also i beleive money has to be transferred into a spanish account monthly axgain this would be possible . I know this is kind of cheating the system but i cant be the only one considering this.

jimtaylor

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:24pm

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Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:24pm

In theory it's possible, but don't forget to factor in the cost of private health insurance, the fact that you'd be a tax resident here for next year, and the fact that your absences from Spain next year would be monitored which could lead to losing residency. 

Leyton2002

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:29pm

Leyton2002

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Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:29pm

Yes the health insurance would have to be covered but as for monitoring my absence they would find that impossible with no borders in EU . Nothing stopping me flying out of another country 

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Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:40pm

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Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:40pm

You'll be a non-EU citizen, so your movements will be monitored any time you go through passport control.

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