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Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Expat in Quesada » Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:43 pm
Hi All,
Has anyone here got their Spanish residencia without using a solicitor? We have all of the documents required, NIE, Updated Padron, Bank cert showing appropriate funds and health insurance. (Plus photocopies of everything) We received a quote to check our documents are all present and then accompany us to the Foreigners office. The cost is €400 + vat. Is this the norm here?
If anyone has done this on their own, is the visit to the Foreigners office something not for the faint of heart or is this something that can be done by someone that does not speak Spanish?
Cheers.
John.
Has anyone here got their Spanish residencia without using a solicitor? We have all of the documents required, NIE, Updated Padron, Bank cert showing appropriate funds and health insurance. (Plus photocopies of everything) We received a quote to check our documents are all present and then accompany us to the Foreigners office. The cost is €400 + vat. Is this the norm here?
If anyone has done this on their own, is the visit to the Foreigners office something not for the faint of heart or is this something that can be done by someone that does not speak Spanish?
Cheers.
John.
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Darro » Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:41 pm
€400 is daylight robbery.
Yes many have done it on their own but getting a appointment can be the hardest part which is why I suggest you contact Uma at Getlegalinspain.
A while ago but she helped us get our TIE's and charged just €60 each.
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Yes many have done it on their own but getting a appointment can be the hardest part which is why I suggest you contact Uma at Getlegalinspain.
A while ago but she helped us get our TIE's and charged just €60 each.
633 304066
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Paul M » Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:52 pm
Speak to Matt or Craig at One Way Services, they’re doing this stuff every day!
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Expat in Quesada » Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:37 pm
Thanks Paul and Darro. Much appreciated for your replies. I agree €400 seems excessive for accompanying us to the Foreigners office. I will investigate your suggestions and contact Uma and Matt/Craig.
Cheers.
John.
Cheers.
John.
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Chrisdee » Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:17 pm
I think Matt charges about 100 pp and takes you. We did it ourselves, did it fairly easily, obviously a little nervous as wasn't sure of how it worked but we treated it as an adventure. As said, it's the appt which is difficult to get.
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by jpeg » Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:20 pm
Apps are easier to get if you are prepared to travel farther afield it does not have to be Alicante
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by MacinSpain » Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:44 am
Darro wrote:€400 is daylight robbery.
Yes many have done it on their own but getting a appointment can be the hardest part which is why I suggest you contact Uma at Getlegalinspain.
A while ago but she helped us get our TIE's and charged just €60 each.
I would highly recommend Uma,myself and wife used her to get our residencia, do our taxes and have just recently sold our house with her.She does what it says gets u legal in Spain at very good prices.
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by cooper67 » Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:32 pm
SGM LAWYERS CHARGED US 1000 EUROS FOR ME AND MY WIFE THE SPANISH CONSULATE IN EDINBURGH ALSO CHARGHED US 1000 EUROS THEN THE LAWYER INFORMED ME THERE WOULD A FURTHER CHARGE OF 200 EUROS FOR EVERYTHING TRANSLATED GOOD OLD BREXIT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING FU??????????? ALL
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by Expat in Quesada » Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:59 pm
cooper67 wrote:SGM LAWYERS CHARGED US 1000 EUROS FOR ME AND MY WIFE THE SPANISH CONSULATE IN EDINBURGH ALSO CHARGHED US 1000 EUROS THEN THE LAWYER INFORMED ME THERE WOULD A FURTHER CHARGE OF 200 EUROS FOR EVERYTHING TRANSLATED GOOD OLD BREXIT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING FU??????????? ALL
Wow, that's crazy!
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Re: Residencia - Anyone done it without a solicitor?
by eboracum » Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:35 pm
Join Help Vega Baga, for 13 Euros per person per year, and they will prepare all the forms and arrange appointments for you without charge. Plus lots of other benefits as well but to numerous to mention. THE BEST PERSONAL CARE DEAL YOU COULD MAKE THIS YEAR !!!!!
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