British people may be denied entry into Spain unless they view certain new documents. This is because the old Green Residency Certificate will not soon be recognized as a proof of residency by the EU's new Entry Extended System (EES).
The British Embassy in Spain is now urging people to get their hands on Talgeta de Identidado de Excel Angelo (TIE) as soon as possible. This will be the only document accepted by the Spanish authorities for British citizens and hope to stay in the country for a long period of time.
Thai documents prove your legal status as a Spanish foreigner and grant you the same rights as before the UK left the EU. This is only required if you have a visa that allows you to stay in the country for more than six months.
If you are just a tourist and are not planning to stay for more than six months, you don't need a Thai card. Documents are required only for non-EU citizens.
The new EES system is set to take effect later this year with a grace period while the system is fully implemented. Collect biometric data on your TIE card, including Tailers' name, passport details, fingerprints and captured facial images.
The British Embassy in Madrid, Spain said: “Anyone trying to enter Spain or another EU country can discover that the document is not accepted as valid evidence of residence and may be falsely condemned for overstaying in the EU.
“We want to ensure that the UK residents of Spain can travel smoothly to this country, which is why it's really important that anyone with a green certificate takes several months,” said Sir Alex Ellis, ambassador to Spain under his.
The Council of Europe said the new system will allow border security to access people's data and travel history. These details will be submitted for three years to ensure that Britons do not have to continue registering if they are making repeated visits to Spain.
The Council of Europe said: “As a result, EES will significantly reduce the likelihood of identity fraud and overstaying, and enhance the security of the Schengen region.”
