Quote Originally Posted by spurs View Post
wife wants to go to spain with her pinoy frinds, which all have uk passports, except her, she is on the first visa
i have looked at the spain site and it says visa is £170, but the schgengen rules says that its free for a spouse of a uk resident
can any one enlighten me on this pleaase
Usually the applicant will travel under Schenghen rules together with their spouse.
If this is not the case and the non-EU spouse intends to travel alone then a visa is required.

Here's the nitty gritty from the Spanish Embassy:-

Family members of EU/EEA/Spanish national
Under Directive 2004/38/EC and according to Real Decreto 240/2007, 16 February, family members of an EU/EEA national in possession of a valid UK Residence Card specifying its condition as a family member do not require a visa to enter Spain when travelling with the EU/EEA National or joining him/her in Spain. Otherwise, a visa will be still required (Real Decreto 1161/2009, 10th July 2009). For spouses or children of Spanish Nationals the above condition applies provided that the marriage or birth is registered according with the Spanish Civil Register (original Libro de Familia).

Please note, that the UK Residence Permit must state literally that the holder is a family member of an EU/EEA National. If not, a visa is required.
If you're not travelling with her she'll need to secure a visa.