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Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:45 pm
by scubydoo
This was posted by Jim Taylor of Jim's Guides


The latest GOV.UK announcement is sounding promising in parts, but I consider other parts to be very badly worded. Rather than just giving you links, I've picked out the two sections I consider most relevant.
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https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/world/living-in-spain
The Spanish government has confirmed its intention to protect UK citizens’ rights in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. Issues of residency, social security, healthcare and recognition of academic qualifications will be covered in a “royal decree” (further legislation) expected in February.
They also intend to launch a website on 14 January to provide information for both citizens and businesses.

Re: Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:08 pm
by Queeny
And yet when I took a client for an NIE the rules have already been changed and implemented, more proof of income and other paper work being asked for, not at all offices though, some are still quite easy, but........

Re: Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:19 pm
by Black
Queeny wrote:And yet when I took a client for an NIE the rules have already been changed and implemented, more proof of income and other paper work being asked for, not at all offices though, some are still quite easy, but........


Do you mean Residencia? I don't recall any income requirements for obtaining an NIE.

Re: Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:12 am
by stickyback
scubydoo wrote:This was posted by Jim Taylor of Jim's Guides


The latest GOV.UK announcement is sounding promising in parts, but I consider other parts to be very badly worded. Rather than just giving you links, I've picked out the two sections I consider most relevant.
You can sign up for email alerts specifically about living in Spain:
https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/world/living-in-spain
The Spanish government has confirmed its intention to protect UK citizens’ rights in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. Issues of residency, social security, healthcare and recognition of academic qualifications will be covered in a “royal decree” (further legislation) expected in February.
They also intend to launch a website on 14 January to provide information for both citizens and businesses.



Some interesting news on http://www.thecostacalida.com too, main story with links to the relevant gov.uk pages

Re: Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:12 pm
by Andrea Murphy
Thanks Jim, as usual brilliant information from you.

Re: Promising news re brexit for expats!

PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:37 pm
by bobspain
:text-thankyouyellow: