Many UK residents in Spain, since the last travel update, have commented that they do not have either the green residency document or TIE card to return to Spain under current restrictions.
The British Embassy has requested greater flexibility from the Spanish Government in these case of people who have started the residency process, but who have not yet been able to collect their TIE card, the case of students, who are due to resume studies soon, and for those who may be caring for elderly or vulnerable family members in Spain and other compassionate cases. The Embassy has also highlighted these cases to the Spanish authorities and will update you all when they have a response.
Several people have also raised further cases of UK residents in Spain not being able to board flights in the UK or enter Spain today when travelling using the green residency document. This should not be happening, the Spanish Government have today re-confirmed that the green residency document will be accepted for travel to return to Spain, as stated in our travel advice.
