Hello,
Im currently looking at the possibility of moving to Spain to be closer to my Gran, she's lived there 23 years now..
My only issue will be my criminal record, I've been told it will almost certainly result in a refusal.. long story short, I served 4 and a half years in prison from 2015 - 2019 which will show on the ACRO certificate. Granted, I made a mistake, I've served my time and completely turned my life around since, not that any of that will matter to the Spanish authorities.
I have lived in Spain before but never applied for residency, but I do have an NIE number and Spanish bank account that I use regular and I'm in the process of renting a place there to use as much as I can within the 90/180 rule for now
The main question is, do I apply and argue my case when the time comes, or do I wait a bit? I have lived in Ireland for the past 2 years, have Irish driving license but British passport, if I wait another 3 years, I could show a clean criminal record from Ireland which covers the place I will have lived for the past 5 years.. or are they likely to ask for a UK one too with me holding a British passport?
Thanks in advance