baldchick
American expat in Spain
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Registration: 07 November 2017
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Modify Visa Type? Non-Lucrative >> ?? by lashend
Dear Expat Experts :) Im awaiting, with fingers crossed, a non-lucrative residence visa now. I hope to make this move to Spain permanent, and I thought Id laid out a good plan. My good plan is turning out to be not so well laid: Id thought that I ...
curious to see what comes back My nonlucrative is up for renewal end of Apr...because of family emer. I spent most of last yr in the States..now I'm biting my nails wondering if my Visa will be renewed. Not retired.... commuting to work in US Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’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 ...
Hello I'm Maria... currently living in Madrid. I am looking to relocate to Valencia later this year. I'm 61 and just enjoying living abroad. I am getting ready for the first renewal of my non lucrativa Visa ----- open to any ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’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 ...
hi Melia I too am in Madrid -- Lavapies. La Casa Encendida offers free Spanish Classes and Escuela de Idiomas ( there are many throughout the city) offers year long classes a for less than 200 euro/yr Read More
Best place to live by Lynmadeleine
Hi , I would appreciate any help advice on the best places to live in Andalusia . I'm a young 58 single woman , I would like to be close to the sea , and cafe culture not to touristy. I've been looking at Almarie but as I know nothing ...
HI Maddie Single 61 in Madrid...looking to move south. I am going to follow your post. Maria Read More
Biracial Family with Young Children Looking to Move to Spain by NoelStarks
Hello! My family and I are interested in moving to Spain from Las Vegas, NV. We have 2 daughters ages 5 and 11. We are also a biracial family (I am Hispanic and my husband is Mexican and African American). I worry that we may not be accepted, ...
HI Check out a few groups: Las Morenas de Espana Melanin Madrid (Facebook) I think you will find a vast network and lots of information....especially since many of the members are/ or have been teachers in the Spanish school system. Welcome Maria Read More
Questions about moving to Spain by AndrewPowellYoung
1. How to get an NIE number when not resident in Spain. We will need it to buy a house to move into. 2. Can anyone recommend good estate agents and lawyers in and around Alicante. We are particularly interested in finding an old finca or country ...
HEy Jay It is never a long shot; the world is full of kind people. I don't know the 'legalities' but can relay my process. I am from the USA. 1. Should you find work first? That depends on your financial situation. If you son't ... Read More
Health care by Kaysonia
hi we are planning to move to Almeria early in new year .we would like as much info as possible about getting our repeated medication .do we have to pay ? Not sure how it works please help if possible .
A question about health insurance... I have a nonlucrative visa and so had to purchase health ins. I am getting papers together to renew my Visa. I currently have DKV Integral Individual ( 2017 premium 696.73 euros///// 2018 will be 810.62!!!) My ... 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 ...
How interesting. I too am considering a move to Valencia. I am currently living in Madrid but am hoping for a place a bit calmer, smaller, and less expensive. I am going to Valencia in Jan/Feb to spend a week and explore the city and its ... Read More