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You said it all . You supported the decision to leave and now we ALL have to live with the conseq
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:27pm
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:29pm
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You vote for Brexit = you live with the consequences.
I really hate to sound so blunt but this clearly is a case of 'told you so'.
OldSalt wrote on Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:02pm:
Oh dear dear me. It's so so terrible to join the third world. It's horrible to be put in the same group as the US, Australia,NZ,Canada, Japan and, if my math is correct, another 196 countries(based on entities classed as countries by the UN. How dare they. After we are British and should get spec...
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...ial treatment.
I seriously think a lot of people need to get a grip and grow up
WE were part of Europe and they are our closest neighbours and No I did not vote for it!
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:37pm
I’m not sure if replying or seeking advice but as someone wanting to buy a property in Spain I understand schengen applies but does or can residency start on purchase and how long does it take until Schengen does not affect me ..eg I’m now a resident hope makes sense
alan brummie wrote on Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:50am:
Hi Folks - I have owned a villa in Moraira for over 35 years ,and visited from Bournemouth, where I am a resident , several times a year as and when it suited me or when flight fares were particularly cheap. So I was a regular visitor spending cash in restaurants, shops a...
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...nd with builders etc to support the local Spanish community.
Up until now I have always been welcomed and it was a practice benefitting both parties
NOW, I wish to continue this , BUT I am restricted to 90 days or whatever by the complicated and time wasting "SCHENEGEN" arrangement !!
I can't see the purpose behind this stupid arrangement since apart from controlling my movements, it reduces the contribution I can make to the Moraira market place?Can some enlightened person explain to me what purpose is achieved by " Schengen " ?? Or is it simply spite as I supported the UK decision to leave the likely bankrupt European Union ??
Just wasted ten minutes reading the full thread.Oh dear,the old it’s not fair refrain.You voted for it,suck it up and feel sorry for those that didn’t vote for it and are equally restricted by it.I read your age and I nearly felt sorry for you because the world has changed around you and you appear to have not changed.Brexit was only ever for fools and billionaires,look what’s happening in the UK as we speak.The EU will continue to thrive,the UK is up a particularly smelly creek.
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:58pm
Richard62 wrote on Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:27pm:
You said it all . You supported the decision to leave and now we ALL have to live with the conseq
I’ve heard of a win win situation but never a lose lose situation
I don’t buy in Spain and I don’t support or grow their economy
Very odd
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:59pm
Col62 wrote on Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:58pm:
I’ve heard of a win win situation but never a lose lose situation
I don’t buy in Spain and I don’t support or grow their economy
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Very odd
So do I buy elsewhere ??
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:02pm
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alan brummie wrote on Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:50am:
Hi Folks - I have owned a villa in Moraira for over 35 years ,and visited from Bournemouth, where I am a resident , several times a year as and when it suited me or when flight fares were particularly cheap. So I was a regular visitor spending cash in restaurants, shops a...
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...nd with builders etc to support the local Spanish community.
Up until now I have always been welcomed and it was a practice benefitting both parties
NOW, I wish to continue this , BUT I am restricted to 90 days or whatever by the complicated and time wasting "SCHENEGEN" arrangement !!
I can't see the purpose behind this stupid arrangement since apart from controlling my movements, it reduces the contribution I can make to the Moraira market place?Can some enlightened person explain to me what purpose is achieved by " Schengen " ?? Or is it simply spite as I supported the UK decision to leave the likely bankrupt European Union ??
Hi Alan,
You were always restricted to 90 days stay in Spain - even when the UK was a member of the EU, you were supposed to apply for a "Certificate of Registration" to exceed 90 days in one trip.
Far from Spain being spiteful, they ignored their own residency laws to accommodate the "swallows" from other EU countries, so long as you didn't exceed 182 days (6 months), as that would make you tax resident in Spain by default.
It's interesting that you say you knew what you voted for, when you clearly didn't know what you already had and didn't appreciate the blind-eye turned by Spain to you exceeding their residency laws. At least now you know what the rules are and even though you don't like them, they are what you voted for.
Regards,
Kim
I’m sorry to to say that like many people who misguidedly voted for Brexit you have unfortunately been misinformed. The 90 day rule has nothing to do with the Shengen area which is a group of countries ( not the whole EU) which have agreed to movement without passports being needed. This is not the same as the free movement between all EU countries. The 90 day rule applies to visiting “third countries” whether that is the U.S. Australia or elsewhere. In fact some countries require a visa which limits a stay to 30 days or less.
I don’t understand why some people voted to leave the club but still feel they should be able to enjoy the benefits. I don’t mean any offence but the misunderstandings, misinformation and downright lies which were foisted on a gullible public regarding Brexit make me very sad. I am of course a staunch remainer.
ericb wrote on Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:20pm:
I’m sorry to to say that like many people who misguidedly voted for Brexit you have unfortunately been misinformed. The 90 day rule has nothing to do with the Shengen area which is a group of countries ( not the whole EU) which have agreed to movement without passports being needed. This is not...
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... the same as the free movement between all EU countries. The 90 day rule applies to visiting “third countries” whether that is the U.S. Australia or elsewhere. In fact some countries require a visa which limits a stay to 30 days or less.
I don’t understand why some people voted to leave the club but still feel they should be able to enjoy the benefits. I don’t mean any offence but the misunderstandings, misinformation and downright lies which were foisted on a gullible public regarding Brexit make me very sad. I am of course a staunch remainer.
Here we go again. Another clever remainer accusing a brexiteer of being gullible I.e. thick. I am perfectly aware of what the Schengen Agreement is and I was replying to another poster who didn’t appear to. I am also well aware that the absurd 90 rule is nothing to do with Schengen, but is another ex EU beaurocratic nonsense, that has cost EU countries €millions. I personally researched the various aspects of EU membership and I voted to leave. Anyone who voted to remain is quite entitled to a different opinion than mine. We have both hopefully researched the subject and not been influenced by the media or politicians who usually look after themselves.
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