EU and UK residency application

Hi

We did this a couple of years ago. My partner has an EU passport and I have a UK one. He applied for his Residencia then I applied for mine on the back of his, we didn’t use a solicitor, we used Almeria Documents Direct who are based in Arboleas, they were extremely helpful and know what they are doing, Carly, one of the owners, sorted all the paperwork and arranged the appointment at the Foreign Office in Almeria and she met us there for our appointment. She kept us informed every step of the way, once your card is ready, you simply go down to the Foreign office with your appointment letter and Passport and collect your card, all very straightforward.

Wasn’t too expensive but well worth it to ensure that everything is done correctly, she also sorted driving licence exchange for us.

Austin and Trev

Hi Austin & Trev,

Thank you for your response. We’ll get in contact with them to get the ball rolling. Do you mind me asking how much it cost? Appreciate this will probably have gone up but just want to get an idea.

Also, do you both still need private health insurance as we have been told that an EU passport holder doesn’t need this and who have you used for health insurance as we've had quotes that seem expensive.

Thank you

Hi

Honestly can’t remember but think it was less than 300 euros for both but don’t quote me on that!

Obviously the eu passport holder is cheaper and easier than the other but it’s not difficult.

Almeria docs will tell you the exact cost and what paperwork you will need. Definitely marriage certificate, this used to have to be sent off to be “Apostilled” this involved it being translated and stamped to say it was what it said! Might be dreaming but thought we’d heard this had been dropped, but regardless they will sort that and everything else out for you.

If you google Almeria Documents Direct, you’ll find their number and email address.

As to health insurance, again ADD will advise you and tell you what cover you needbut at the time we applied Austin was Autonomo (self employed) so was covered by that, he’s now on a contract so, again he is covered by that and I get the same cover on the back of his, although I now receive my uk state pension so qualify for an S1 which means UK pay for all my medical care and Austin is also covered by mine!

Thank you so much for your responses much appreciated, we've sent an initial email to ADD.

Jlca solicitors based in alicante are specialists for that, highly recommended

Thanks for this info. Might need it some time. Cant find them in google maps. Would you be so kind and provide contact details. Many thanks in advance

Gabi

https://www.addcarly.com/

Avenida Almanzora, local 4,
04660 Arboleas,
Almería
Spain

(+34) 850 991 411 or (+34) 616 293 334 or email [email protected]

Loads of info on the website. We sent an email direct and they’ve been really quick at responding and providing a breakdown of processes and costs.

Been impressed so far.