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As a property owner in Torrvieja but still working/living in the UK (retiral age is 3yrs away) can I still register on the Padron now? - or do I need
to wait until I retire ? Is it compulsory to be a f/t resident before I can apply?
You should only register on the padron if you are a resident here, this link says you need to present a valid residency permit when applying.
http://www.torrevieja.com/eng/torrevieja/how-to-obtain-municipal-registration-padron-torrevieja.html
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:05pm
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It's actually illegal to register on the padrón if you're not resident.
The law recognises that some residents do not have residencia, in which case it allows a passport to be used instead, along with supporting documents to prove residency.
Some town halls, quite rightly in my opinion, do not allow undocumented residents to use a passport, and insist on residencia.
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