{"id":1558,"date":"2020-02-16T10:30:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T10:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homerentalontheweb.com\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:23:17","slug":"advice-from-the-british-embassy-on-living-in-spain-after-brexit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homecarepm.com\/blog\/advice-from-the-british-embassy-on-living-in-spain-after-brexit\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice from the British Embassy on living in Spain after Brexit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Living in Spain After Brexit \u2013 What British Residents Need to Know<\/h1>\n

Since the UK\u2019s departure from the EU<\/strong>, many British nationals living in Spain have wondered what this means for them. At HomeCare Property Management<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019ve received many questions from our long-term rental tenants, so we wanted to share some helpful information originally provided by the British Embassy in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a summary of what British residents needed to do following Brexit and what\u2019s important to know if you\u2019re still adjusting to post-Brexit life in Spain.<\/p>\n

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What Happened After Brexit?<\/h2>\n

When the UK officially left the EU, there was a transition period<\/strong> that lasted until 31 December 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

During this time, British citizens were allowed to live and work in Spain under the same conditions as before. The purpose of the transition period was to allow both governments \u2014 and UK nationals in Europe \u2014 to get everything in place before the new rules began in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Residency for British Citizens in Spain<\/h2>\n

If you were already living in Spain before the end of 2020 and registered as a resident, your rights remain protected under the Withdrawal Agreement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To maintain those rights, British citizens were required to complete official residency paperwork. That process is still essential for anyone planning to live long-term in Spain after Brexit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to Register Your Residency<\/h3>\n

The British Embassy in Spain<\/strong> provided detailed guidance on how to become a resident. In general, you need to:<\/p>\n

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    Book an appointment<\/strong> at your nearest Oficina de Extranjeros<\/em> (Foreign Residents Office) or Police Station.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bring required documents, including:<\/p>\n