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Good morning all, I have had a question passed my way and I simply cannot give a definitive answer, so I am hoping the collective wisdom (and experience, more importantly) here can assist. No names mentioned to protect the innocent involved :-D
A U.K. Passport holder who has a partner who is from an EU country wishes to settle in Spain. They are not married, but have been together for a period of time that exceeds that required to recognise a de-facto partnership.
A Gestor has been contacted, and has advised them that a de-facto partnership isn't sufficient for Residencia, and if she wishes to settle in Spain "on the back" so to speak of her partners EU passport (so, as an EU dependant) she needs to be married.
C.A.B have been contacted and have provided conflicting advice, stating that following an amendment in 2015 to the 2007 Law of Freedom of Movement, an EU and non-EU partner can apply for residence, having only to prove 1 years stable co-habitation and that the partner does not need to prove income in his/her own right, only that he/she is able to support the spouse (which includes Medical Cover)
MY personal experience is that Extranjería in Almería required me to provide an apostilled and translated wedding certificate to prove my partnership.
So over to the forum:
1. Who's correct? The Gestor? or C.A.B?
2. Can anyone recommend a really GOOD Gestor / Asesor in or around Mojácar / Vera / Vera Playa or surrounding area?
3. Gestor needs to be one that REALLY knows their way around the Oficina de Extranjería
Let the fun and games begin