Critical advice to UK citizens living in Spain - register your residency to protect your rights.

Ana Maria Carracao guidance regarding the necessary action British citizens must take prior to 31 December 2020 in order to protect their rights.

, a Hassans' lawyer based in the firm's Spanish office in Sotogrande, has published

From 6 July, instead of the green certificate or card that Britons living in Spain used to receive to prove residency, a new photo ID biometric card, known as a TIE (tarjeta de identidad de extranjero), will be provided to those who meet the requirements. The green certificate or card will however continue to be valid for those already registered.

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The Spanish government has launched a new process for UK citizens who have still to register their residency in Spain to protect their rights under Britain's Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. In a video message, UK Ambassador Hugh Elliott explained, "There is one group of people who must take action. If you live here, but don't already have a green residency certificate [or green card], you must apply for the new TIE as soon as possible." www.surinenglish.com/...