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Re: Sip card renewal

PostPosted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:51 pm
by Pete31
marcliff wrote:Nope, SIP card does not need renewing.
However, it is linked to the padron. If you are a temporary resident not covered by the withdrawal agreement (eg with an NLV or other visa) then the padron needs renewing every 2 years.
If resident under the withdrawal agreement or a permanent resident over 5 years then the padron needs renewing every 5 years.

But the SIP card does not as it automatically continues along with the padron.

And, of course, if doing anything official that requires proving you are on the padron then it must be within 3 months of date.


Hi my padrón runs out in January 2024 that’s 5 years.
Will they inform me? Or do I need to go around the mulberry bush to get another one?

Cheers Pete.

Re: Sip card renewal

PostPosted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:38 pm
by Paul Uden
Pete31 wrote:
marcliff wrote:Nope, SIP card does not need renewing.
However, it is linked to the padron. If you are a temporary resident not covered by the withdrawal agreement (eg with an NLV or other visa) then the padron needs renewing every 2 years.
If resident under the withdrawal agreement or a permanent resident over 5 years then the padron needs renewing every 5 years.

But the SIP card does not as it automatically continues along with the padron.

And, of course, if doing anything official that requires proving you are on the padron then it must be within 3 months of date.


Hi my padrón runs out in January 2024 that’s 5 years.
Will they inform me? Or do I need to go around the mulberry bush to get another one?

Cheers Pete.


You'll need to go round the mulberry bush whether they inform you or not! I don't know about Playa Flamenca, but in Quesada/Rojales it's very simple once you get there though. Just take your old padron and your TIE.