Spain HQP Change of Employer + Travel Before New TIE
I’m currently working in a Spanish company under an HQP permit. I’m now changing jobs, and my new company applied for a new HQP permit for my transfer on May 20th.
As far as I understand, once the new permit is approved, I will need to renew/change my current TIE card, even though it is physically valid until 2028, because it is linked to my current employer’s sponsorship.
The problem is that I have a trip to the USA planned from June 18th to June 28th, and unfortunately it is impossible for me to cancel it. I assume that my new permit may be approved before I leave Spain, but I probably will not have enough time to obtain the new TIE card before my trip.
Also, I will continue working for my current company until June 30th because of my notice period.
Based on this situation, I would really appreciate if anyone could share their experience or knowledge regarding the following questions:
- Could there be any issue at the airline check-in desk if I travel with my current TIE card showing validity until 2028, even if it may no longer be valid in the Spanish immigration system after the new permit approval? Does TAP Air Portugal usually verify TIE validity directly in the system?
- Could there be any issue when entering Portugal with:
- my current TIE card (valid until 2028 physically), and
- the approval resolution of the new HQP permit?
- Does my current TIE become invalid immediately after the approval of the new HQP permit, or does it remain valid until the end of my notice period with my current employer?
This situation is really important and stressful for me because cancelling the trip is unfortunately not an option.
Thank you very much in advance for any help or shared experiences.