Sorry if this is a little long winded.
I am a UK citizen with a Spanish residency NIE card. I am marrying a Thai lady soon in the UK, and we would like to go to Spain after we marry.
My question is: does she need to return to Thailand to obtain a visa for Spain or can she apply here in the UK or can she travel with me without a visa because we are married and I have a residency permit.?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK citizen marrying a Thai national asks whether she can apply for a Spanish visa from the UK or must return to Thailand for it. The discussion reveals that she generally needs a Schengen visa, which she can apply for in the UK if she holds a UK spouse visa. Otherwise, she may need to return to Thailand to apply. Additional insights include the requirement for her to officially enter the Schengen area after the visa is approved to obtain similar residency rights as the UK spouse.