eesworthy
American expat in Spain
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About me
American
Lives in Valencia, Valencia
Speaks English with a smattering of French and Spanish
Registration: 08 December 2017
Activity
To get first DNI. Walk-in to police station to apply-no appointment by linsaywv
I can't make an appointment to get my first DNI card. Some people say you can just walk in and apply. Or get there early in the morning and be the first in line?
I think it depends upon the size of the station you’re going to. In Valencia city proper, my son needed an appointment. However there was a snafu (of course), so when he had the required docs, he went to a national police office in a ... Read More
Diploma Dual / Bachillerato Dual Americano by Julia DH
Hello,My daughter is starting 2 ESO at a Spanish school which is offering the possibility of doing something called Diploma Dual / Bachillerato Dual Americanowww.academica.schoolApparently, it's getting more and more popular in Spain, particularly ...
Julia, this may/may not be worthy of considering, but your daughter can always get her GED online for far less than 7K euro. While it's not--obviously--the same as a high school diploma from the US, if your daughter scores high enough on these tests ... Read More
Canadian citizen applying for Spanish citizenship dual by linsaywv
Since Spain does not allow dual citizenship from Canada can one still technically keep their Canadian citizenship? At the citizenship application one must swear and denounce their previous citizenship. However even though one formally denounces ...
Different countries have different requirements for proving that you've renounced. I believe that you have to go to the Canadian consulate and file papers renouncing citizenship and then bring those with you when you swear in. Read More
The pet culture in Spain by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Spain just to make sure that their little ...
I don't have any knowledge about cats or other pets, but we brought our two 40+-pound dogs from the US with little problem. In Valencia, it is common to see people walking dogs of medium to small size, and most families will have only one. It ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Spain by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Spain. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Having been here for only a month, I use Google Maps for helping as I walk through the city trying to figure my way around. Mytaxi is perfect for finding a taxi wherever I am and getting me where ever I need to be. I also use Happy Cow, which is ... Read More