The Spanish Embassy in London has issued a notice to all airlines travelling from the UK to Spain confirming that proof of a residency application or renewal will be accepted as proof of residency and is sufficient for UK nationals returning to Spain by air, but only until January 10.
This is the official notice issued by the Ministry of Exterior and Cooperation at the Spanish Embassy in London:
“We are aware that during the current travel restrictions there have been some problems for British nationals, resident in Spain, who have been denied boarding to return to Spain.
The Spanish Embassy in London would like to clarify:
1. The Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea (also known as the “Green certificate”) and the new “Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero” (TIE) are valid proof of residency for UK nationals who wish to return to their homes in Spain. All travellers must also carry a valid passport.
See examples of residency documents at: http:www.inclusion.gob.es/ficheros/brexit/nota aclaratoriagreen certificate.pdf
2. We can also confirm that those UK nationals who can prove that they have started their residency process, but who do not yet have their TIE card, should be allowed to board flights to return to Spain.
The Spanish Government will put in place a grace period of 7 days from January 4, 2121. The document: “resguardo de solicitud o renovación de tarjeta de extranjero” can be considered as aceptable evidence.
Editors Note:
Readers please note that the «grace period» is only for seven days. So unless there are more changes, UK nationals with incomplete residency applications MUST return by January 10 if they are using proof of their application as evidence of residency.
If the current travel restrictions are lifted or if the grace period is extended Nexonr will publish the changes.
