Photo Residencia

NickCooper wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 1:19pm:

Hi,

My wife and I received our Permanent Green Residéncias in October 2019, before the Brexit cut-off date.
In the last month, we have now moved permanently to Spain, where the Green card has been generally accepted - police, gestor, local ayuntamiento. However, we want to open another bank accou...

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...nt with BBVA, who are insisting on a new photo TIE.

We live near Viñuela.

Can anyone advise on how best to exchange the old for the new and where?

Many thanks,

Nick

Kerri wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 9:16am:

Nick, I wish it were that simple but nothing is that simple in Spain.  And its a good idea you get the TIE because, although they keep saying the Green card is acceptable, things are getting more complicated without it.  Once you register they will give you a piece of paper, take your g...

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...reen card and then you wait 50 days or so.

Under separate cover I will send you the details later today.

Kerri wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 9:16am:

Nick, I wish it were that simple but nothing is that simple in Spain.  And its a good idea you get the TIE because, although they keep saying the Green card is acceptable, things are getting more complicated without it.  Once you register they will give you a piece of paper, take your g...

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...reen card and then you wait 50 days or so.

Under separate cover I will send you the details later today.

NickCooper wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 10:37am:

Hi Kerri,

Thanks for getting back.

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Any more information would be welcome.

Someone has put us on to a local English speaking gestor, so we are going to approach him as he apparently sets up the appointment in Malaga and ensures you’ve got all the paperwork correct.

All best wishes,

Nick

NickCooper wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 10:37am:

Hi Kerri,

Thanks for getting back.

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Any more information would be welcome.

Someone has put us on to a local English speaking gestor, so we are going to approach him as he apparently sets up the appointment in Malaga and ensures you’ve got all the paperwork correct.

All best wishes,

Nick

Kerri wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 1:06pm:

Nick, as I said....the steps are really pretty simple.  If you wish to pay of course...but I do not think its necessary.  Its easy enough using Chrome to Translate to English on the registration page and they only give you 3 options at a time so you may have to log on a few times. ...

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... Then you have to log on again to pick up and the dates/times may not be applicable for you.  I think its easier to do yourself.  :)

NickCooper wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 10:37am:

Hi Kerri,

Thanks for getting back.

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Any more information would be welcome.

Someone has put us on to a local English speaking gestor, so we are going to approach him as he apparently sets up the appointment in Malaga and ensures you’ve got all the paperwork correct.

All best wishes,

Nick