Hi all,

we are new to Pauls and have so far got our NIE and bank account. We need to register for residence and wondered where to go to do this and what the process is. We are planning to visit the ajuntament tomorrow in Pauls in the meantime, but need to register as permanent residents befor Article 50 is triggered to retain acquired rights. Any advice would be gratefully received. :D

Residencia no longer exists and hasn't done for some years.

You need to visit the town hall and register on the 'padron' - this is the 'Enpadronamiento' which registers you as living here and not in another country. It registers you for voting rights etc.

Next you need to obtain a certificate 'Certificado de registro de ciudadano de la union' which you can obtain in Tortosa, the office is near the river in the 'El Temple' área of Tortosa, near the Millenium bridge (the 'new' bridge). It's a long time since I went there but other members can probably advise as it has a reputation for queues.

As always, wherever you go take EVERYTHING, Escritura, Nota Simple (documnets for your house) or rental contract, NIE, Passport, birth certificate, bank book and any other document you can think of as the one thing you don't have is the one thing you'll need to produce.

Good luck!

Hi jacsta68,

My name is Daniel and we have just moved into Tivenys and are in a similar state of processing documents as you by the sounds of things (ie prior to article 50!) We went into the police station in Tortosa the other day, and it seems like you make an application for a pre-interview online. We're just investigating further now and are hoping to get everything sorted within the month, but wanted to touch base with you and perhaps share information? You can WhatsApp me on 682116388 if you like   8-)