Christa
@Chrisbizz
Dutch expat in Spain
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17
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7
About me
Dutch
Lives in Valencia
Speaks Dutch, English, Spanish, German
Registration: 12 March 2015
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Just Arrived and Overwhelmed by RestaurantDoc
My wife and I just retired to Spain, fresh new non-lucrative visas in hand. We've rented an apartment in Daimus for a month or so while we secure a long term lease elsewhere. We have our NIEs, but no Spanish language ability, we know no one in ...
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Americans moving to Valencia.......maybe? by nyyfan30
Hi there. My wife and I are planning to move to Europe within the next 2-3 years (we hope). We will be young retired people. We have narrowed it down to Lisbon and Valencia.....and we would be doing the Golden Visa program. Each city has ...
Sorry I meant: It would be a good idea to visit both the cities.... ;) Read More
Americans moving to Valencia.......maybe? by nyyfan30
Hi there. My wife and I are planning to move to Europe within the next 2-3 years (we hope). We will be young retired people. We have narrowed it down to Lisbon and Valencia.....and we would be doing the Golden Visa program. Each city has ...
Hi Jeff, I just saw your post of already 3 weeks ago. Maybe you have already made up your mind about the city you would like to move to (Lisboa or Valencia). I should say come to our beautiful city Valencia. It has a lot to offer. It is the 3rd ... Read More
Successful Move (so far!) by matty3000
My family moved to Valencia, Spain 2 1/2 weeks ago. Since arriving we have taken on a lot. We have: finalized our apartment purchase; negotiated a small renovation; enrolled our three boys in an awesome school; obtained the documentation to have our ...
En hora buena! We did the same about 12 years ago and I recognize a lot in your positive story! Thanks for sharing. Valencia and its region is a great place to live:)) Read More
Best cities to live in Spain by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Spain. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Of course I agree too with above. I am living in a small village in the mountains 30 km to the north of Valencia, that is where we decided to live nearly 12 years ago. And fortunately we are still happy to live here. Also very important is the fact ... Read More
Sanitas Health Insurance Company by CooleyCasa
I'd like to hear anyone's experience with Sanitas Health Insurance, good or bad. Thanks, Shawn
I am member of the OCU (Organisation of Consumers and Users - Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios). All these issues with Insurance companies, Telephone providers and in many more issues they can be of a great help. Relatively a small ... Read More
Best cities to live in Spain by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Spain. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hi Julien, Like Lodewijk I must say Valencia! Beautiful city, a very nice climat, however not always easy to find a job for an expat. That is why I started my own businesses. But never say never! Not as expensive as Madrid or Barcelona. The inlands ... Read More
Sanitas Health Insurance Company by CooleyCasa
I'd like to hear anyone's experience with Sanitas Health Insurance, good or bad. Thanks, Shawn
Hi Shawn, In a previous comment I posted that my husband has Sanitas. Untill now good experiences. Hardly no waiting lists for consults with specialists in Private Hospitals. The only thing is that they raise every year with a couple of euros the ... Read More
Insurance and medical costs by CooleyCasa
Hello everyone, I am in the process of researching international health insurance in preparation for my family's move to Barcelona. Can anyone tell me the various costs for doctor visits, prescriptions, etc. as they relate to ex-pats? I'm ...
The monthly 60 euro fee for Seguridad Social is the starting fee when you start your own business as a freelancer / autonomo. After 6 months it will increase to 130eur/month, then after 6 months 180eur / month and then up to about 250eur/month. If ... Read More
Insurance and medical costs by CooleyCasa
Hello everyone, I am in the process of researching international health insurance in preparation for my family's move to Barcelona. Can anyone tell me the various costs for doctor visits, prescriptions, etc. as they relate to ex-pats? I'm ...
Oeps, ...move to Spain... :) Read More
Insurance and medical costs by CooleyCasa
Hello everyone, I am in the process of researching international health insurance in preparation for my family's move to Barcelona. Can anyone tell me the various costs for doctor visits, prescriptions, etc. as they relate to ex-pats? I'm ...
Hi Shawn, there are quit some privat Health Insurances companies in Spain. All depending on which Insurance company, you will have to pay some costs for consults or medication. Of course not the total costs but a porcentage of it. But you can ... Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
Hi Jabeen456, In my opinion 1000eur monthly to live with a whole family (maybe even with 2 persons only) is not enough. Allthough you could already rent a 3 bedroom flat for 300eur/ month (outside the centre), the sumministry costs ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, I am Christa from Amsterdam / Netherlands. though I have lived in the beautiful area Valencia since 2004, nearly 11 years, I am new to this blog. I know a lot about Spanish / Valencian life; housing, schooling, NIE . feel free to drop me a line ... Read More