UK nationals
Brexit TIE for British Residents in Valencia
Valencia province has a large British community, from the city to the Safor coast. If you lived here before the end of 2020, or you are a family member of someone who did, the Withdrawal Agreement TIE protects your rights. We help you obtain or replace it.

What it is
UK nationals who were legally resident in Spain before 1 January 2021 keep their residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. The TIE issued under that Agreement is the document that proves it, and it is the card to show at borders and in day-to-day procedures in Valencia.
If you still hold the old green EU registration certificate, exchanging it for the Withdrawal Agreement TIE is strongly recommended. If you did not register, you may still be able to prove your residence before 2021, and close family members may also be covered.
Who it is for
- British residents in Valencia holding the old green certificate.
- UK nationals who lived in the province before 2021 but did not register.
- Family members of protected UK nationals.
- Holders of a Withdrawal Agreement TIE that needs renewing or replacing.
Documents usually needed
- Valid UK passport.
- Application form for the Withdrawal Agreement card.
- Your green certificate, if you have one.
- Evidence of residence in Spain before 2021, if you did not register.
- Recent photograph.
- Fee payment receipt.
- Recent padrón certificate.
Evidence requirements depend on whether you already hold the green certificate. We review your history first.
How we handle it
- Review. We look at your residence history and documents.
- Evidence. Where needed, we help gather proof of residence before 2021.
- File. We prepare the form and fee document.
- Appointment. We book the police appointment for your address in Valencia province.
- Collection. We arrange the collection appointment when the card is ready.
Timeframes
Timing depends on appointments at your police office, and on the evidence needed if you never registered.
Price
Ask for a quote. The price depends on whether you already hold the green certificate, how much evidence is needed and whether family members apply with you. The official fee is separate.
Frequently asked questions
I have the green certificate. Do I have to change it?
It is still valid, but the Withdrawal Agreement TIE is much easier to use at borders and in everyday procedures, so exchanging it is highly recommended.
I arrived in Valencia after 2020. Does this apply to me?
Generally not, unless you are a family member of a protected UK national. You may need another route such as the non-lucrative or digital nomad visa.
My card is expiring. What do I do?
Withdrawal Agreement TIEs are renewed; contact us with your expiry date.
Can my non-British spouse apply?
Family members of protected UK nationals may also be covered, with their own card.
You get a written quote with a closed fee before you pay anything. Official fees are listed separately.
Write on a working day and we reply within one business day, with a plan for your case.
WhatsApp, phone or email in English (or Spanish). No guessing what a form or an official letter means.
Expat Valencia is a service of Gestoría Beltrán Cifre SL, a gestoría registered in Spain.
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Get in touch
Planning your move to Valencia?
Let us know your nationality, your situation and the town in Valencia province you are moving to. On working days we usually answer within one business day with a plan and a fixed price.
- WhatsApp+34 673 374 567
- Phone+34 673 374 567
- Emailcontact@expatvalencia.com
- WhereOnline service for Valencia city and province. No walk-in office
