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"So, if I went over there and started renting the cheapest place I could find, then booked this residency thing, pre-Dec 31, that would be enough? "
Thats our plan - finding a town to live in in July, see estate agents in September, move in 1 October. Hopefully that will satisfy the local Eficina de Extranjeros that we are living in spain before 31 Dec. But, as Beseku says, a pricey way of doing it.
stevep-
What if we know someone in Spain. Could we say we are residing with them? Like, what are their tests for residency - do you need to own/rent your own place? What if I simply rented a room from a Spanish friend? I guess it might look suss if I was only in Spain for a week and applied for residency but the UK idiots are kind of forcing everyone's hand on this shit.
hippy
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain
"If you are legally resident in Spain before the transition period ends on 31 December 2020, you will be able to stay. You must register as a Spanish resident if you want to stay in Spain for more than 3 months."
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/residency-requirements-in-spain
"As an EU citizen you must register as a resident if you plan on living in Spain for more than 3 months.
You should register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (immigration office) or designated police station in the province where you live."
So, if I went over there and started renting the cheapest place I could find, then booked this residency thing, pre-Dec 31, that would be enough? Doing that might work out more expensive than doing it as an Aussie. Anyone want to rent me their hovel? :)
Is there a mail forwarding service or do you legitimately need a full place of residence?