• Check eligibility and the documents you need
• How to get a
• Apply online
• Proof of address
• If you’ve been married or in a civil partnership before

Proof of address

You need to provide proof of your permanent address. The name on your proof of address must match the name on your passport. The address must match any address on your notarised documents.

You can use one of the following as proof of your permanent address:

If you live in Spain

• use your original registration certificate for the town hall register (padrón municipal)

If you live elsewhere

• a DVLA driving licence
• a bank or mortgage statement, or letter from your bank that was posted to you
• a utility or council tax bill, not including a mobile phone bill
• a tenancy agreement or housing association rent card – or the equivalent in your country
• an HMRC tax demand or self-assessment statement – or the equivalent from the government in your country

Your proof of address must be dated within the last 3 months, unless it’s a residence permit.