Instructions for obtaining ID card for UK citizens

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As of July 6, U.K. citizens residing in Spain can apply for a new residence identity card.

Key Points:

• Procedures for obtaining the residence ID card differ depending on whether or not the applicant has an EU certificate in Spain.
• Those with an EU certificate:

• • K. citizens currently living or working in Spain who are in possession of an EU certificate may change their current document for a residence ID card that states that they benefit from the rights and conditions established by the exit agreement between the EU and the U.K.
  • Must make an appointment to apply for the ID card in person at a police station.
  • Citizens that currently have a temporary EU certificate and do not have five years of legal residence in Spain will receive a residence card valid for five years.
  • Citizens that currently have a temporary EU certificate and have five years of legal residence in Spain can apply for permanent residence and obtain a residence card valid for 10 years.
  • Citizens that currently have a permanent EU certificate will receive a residence card valid for 10 years.

• Those without an EU certificate:

• • Can apply online or make an appointment to apply for the new work and residency permit for U.K. nationals in person before the immigration authorities and must prove their residence in Spain.
  • After applying for the certificate, they can then apply for the residence ID card.
  • Citizens that currently do not have five years of legal residence in Spain will receive a residence card valid for a period of five years.
  • Citizens that currently have five years of legal residence in Spain can apply for permanent residence and obtain a residence card valid for 10 years.

• Third-country national family members of EU citizens with a valid residence permit in Spain:

• • Must make an appointment to apply for the ID card in person at a police station.
  • If they have less than five years of legal residence in Spain, they will receive a residence card valid for five years.
  • If they currently have five years of legal residence in Spain, they can apply for permanent residence and obtain a residence card valid for 10 years.
  • If they currently have a permanent residence permit for family members of EU nationals, they should change the status to a permanent residence card with a validity of 10 years.

• Third-country national family members of EU citizens that do not have a valid residence permit in Spain:

• • Can apply online or make an appointment to apply for the new permit for family members of U.K. nationals in person before the immigration authorities and must prove their residence in Spain.
  • After applying for the certificate, they can then apply for the residence ID card.
  • If they currently do not have five years of legal residence in Spain, they will receive a residence card valid for a period of five years.
  • If they currently have five years of legal residence in Spain, they can apply for permanent residence and obtain a residence card valid for 10 years.

Additional information: Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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