Padro, Residencia, etc, etc
Hi,
I posted a message a while ago regarding time taken to get a Padron from Los Alcazares town hall. The real facts are, I waited 4 weeks for an appointment and attended and then was told all my paperwork was correct and I would receive my Padron in the post 2 weeks later. What I thought was the Padron arrived 2 weeks later which I presented to my agent to apply for a residencia only to be told it was in fact only a notice to inform me that I had completed the Padron application correctly and to collect the actual Padron from the town hall. So off I go again to the town hall And was told that I need an appointment which would be in about 4 weeks. Time from start to finish about 10 weeks. This is what it actually takes, so be prepared. Fact!
On another point, I was told by 2 different professional agents (who will remain nameless to protect the guilty) that residencias are not longer being issued after the end of March due to 90/180 rules. Not so!, The truth is the 90/180 rule has nothing to do with residencia. Residencia applications are accepted up to 30th June 2021. Also you do not need all of the documents required at the time the application is made as they can be added later. So get you application registered before June 30th. But make sure everything is in place before they look at your application ( about 4 months so I am told) However best to make sure all documents are presented and correct before June 30th.
Last piece of info, get proper and correct info before attempting paperwork in Spain, expect a long wait. Don’t get your info from social media sites.
If in any doubt about applying for residencia go to the U.K. website for the Brexit withdrawal agreement (WA) where the true facts and cut off dates are clearly stated.
Good luck.