Do marriages in Spain or any Schengen state automatically appear in UK records?

1. Is UK marriage valid in Spain?
2. How do you prove residency in Spain?
3. How long can you leave Spain without losing residency?
4. Does travel history matter for Schengen visa?
5. Do I need to register marriage in UK if married abroad?
6. Can you be married in two different countries?
7. How much money do you need in the bank to get residency in Spain?
8. Can I get residency in Spain if I buy a house?
9. Can you have dual residency in Spain and UK?
10. Can I return to Spain if I am a resident?
11. Can I still apply for residency in Spain after Brexit?
12. Can I retire to Spain after Brexit?

Is UK marriage valid in Spain?

British nationals submitting marriage paperwork to the Central Civil Registry in Barcelona should note that in May 2019, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that ONLY marital status certificates are accepted. ... You can't get documents for marriage in the UK from British consulates in Spain.

How do you prove residency in Spain?

information about the current living status (employment contract, self-employed person, student, or retired individual); the registration certificate issued by the local police office in the city the applicant lives; proof of having a residential address in Spain (utility bills, rental contract);

How long can you leave Spain without losing residency?

Holders of the Residency Card for Family Members of EU Citizens lose their right to residence if they leave Spain for a period of more than six months within a year unless the absence is for certain and justifiable reasons such as military service, employment or illness.

Does travel history matter for Schengen visa?

Examples of Schengen countries are Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, etc. A pattern of travel to any of these countries may indicate that an applicant is a genuine visitor. However, travel history is not the only consideration in assessing a person's intentions for the visa.

Do I need to register marriage in UK if married abroad?

There's no need to register an overseas marriage or a civil partnership in the UK, as long as you follow two rules of thumb: the marriage or civil partnership is allowed under UK law. you obey the correct legal procedures in the country where you are married, ensuring it is also recognised in the country it took place.

Can you be married in two different countries?

Note that it does not matter that he married his other wife in a different country. In U.S. immigration law, a marriage anywhere in the world is still a marriage. ... USCIS might take another look at whether your marriage was bona fide to begin with, as opposed to being a sham to get a green card.

How much money do you need in the bank to get residency in Spain?

Minimum Income / Funding Amounts for Spanish Residency

So for a family of 5, the main applicant has to have a bank balance of €19,625.48, or an annual income equal to that amount.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy a house?

If you buy property in Spain you can get a Spanish residency permit (this is the correct bureacratic terminology for Spain's golden visa), which allows you to live in Europe. The only challenge is the paperwork, and you must invest at least 500,000€.

Can you have dual residency in Spain and UK?

Dual citizenship is allowed in the UK. ... Spain only recognises dual citizenship with a select number of countries who are judged to fulfil the requirement set out in the Spanish constitution of having 'a close/special relationship with Spain' e.g. Latin American countries that were previously under Spanish rule.

Can I return to Spain if I am a resident?

Can you re-enter Spain? Yes, simply with your passport (it must valid), and your residence card (even if expired). If it has expired during the state of alert or during the 3 months prior to its beginning, you will not have any problem.

Can I still apply for residency in Spain after Brexit?

You can still obtain your residence in Spain easily by following the usual EU route thanks to the withdrawal agreement. ... Your relatives will also benefit from this measure (they can still get their family member of an EU citizen card).

Can I retire to Spain after Brexit?

While there are more hoops for Brits to jump through to live in Spain after Brexit, it can be done. Whether you wish to retire, work or holiday there, you can still lawfully do so if you meet the requirements above. Once you have gained permission, living in Spain will be just as it was before Brexit.