British expats ‘stored ready’ for Spanish residency attributable to ‘lack of sources’ | Journey Information | Journey

The deadline to apply for a Spanish stay within the country expired in December 2020, but some expats missed the date. You must now return to the UK to apply at the Spanish Consulate.

Foreign usually have to apply to the nearest consulate so that those closest to London cannot use other facilities in the UK.

No delays have been reported from the Spanish consulates in Manchester and Edinburgh.

Ok Diario criticized the Spanish government for slowing down the process for high income Brits planning to move Spain.

To qualify for a golden visa in Spain, a UK individual must make a significant investment in the country.

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British expats have also reported that the process of applying for a Spanish residence permit has become difficult since Brexit.

A real estate agent based in Fuengirola said Express.de that British expats were selling on the Costa del Sol after not being given a place to live.

Other Britons who wanted to retire in Spain now face the possibility that they may not be able to do so.

Brits who have traveled to Spain in the winter season must also apply for Spanish residence if they want to stay longer than 90 days.

She said authorities suspected she had exceeded her 90 days in Spain on a previous visit and denied her entry.

Meanwhile, British expats who have cast their vote are campaigning for the restoration of EU rights.

Bremain in Spain told a campaign group to The Local that re-entry into the EU was at the top of the demands of its members.

She said: “Stronger ties with the EU were also greatly appreciated, including the return to the customs union and the single market.”