If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Spanish residency - any drawbacks in my case? Hi there I have asked a week ago about DUA document - because I need it to register my car here in Canary islands.. finaly I found a company that do it, but the problem is - they told me I wouldnt have to pay any IGIC tax if I bring residency certificate. And here comes the question: I applied for padron a week ago (got a yellow and light greenish paper as a copy) with stample on it -&gt; they told me I have to go national police to get certificate -&gt; I did so -&gt; there they told me - "you have to wait 2-3 weeks before you can get the residency certificate if you are not workin here" (I m not)... so I have to wait one more week I guess? now., want to know - does it have any drawbacks for me? mandatory stuff etc..? as I am not workin in spain, just residin and living from my saved money earned years ago... (we are here 6 months, planning on stay more-thats why registering that car... or its just a formality and Im not obliged to do anythin