Rextravis
French expat in Spain
Forum posts
28
About me
French
Lives in Barcelona, Catalonia
Speaks English (native) French (fluent)
Registration: 06 October 2020
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 ...
@linsaywv i have dual citizenship US and France.if you renounce your canadien citizenship you must forfeit the actual passport after the renonciation since dual citizenship is not allowed. You aren鈥檛 allowed physically or any other way to ... Read More
Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE
Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...
@furbeej聽Three degrees are acceptable:聽Bachelors聽MastersDoctorate聽 Read More
Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE
Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...
@EnglishteacherBE聽Most not likely as you aren鈥檛 a native speaker and don鈥檛 have bachelor鈥檚 degree. Associates degree won鈥檛 work either. 聽You need bachelors degree and teacher certification in most Instances. ... Read More
Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE
Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...
Bachelor鈥檚 is a strict minimum now. 聽Teacher certification is required too. Read More
AMERICAN GLOBAL RECIPROCAL ACT
@NIPA HUT LAMB聽Different countries, different rules.聽 Read More
What struck you about Spain? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Spain, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Spain and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
I came to Spain for the first time in 2014 to buy a boat to use as a rental business on Airbnb. But when I accidentally stumbled into a real estate agency after seeing some ridiculously low prices for homes and apartments I went in and informed ... Read More
Is 100,000rmb a good salary for shanghai? by CaptWire
I don鈥檛 know if it鈥檚 after or before tax, but it鈥檚 20,000 usd a month. We鈥檙e a newlywed couple and been offered a job with that salary at Beijing but we鈥檙e thinking about the lifestyle that money can get you in ...
You are better off as a teacher to teach at an international school as the salary is guaranteed and you receive salary increases every 2 years, and the contracts include rent, flight tickets, moving allowance, retirement fund, etc.... Lower pay ... Read More
Driving Test in Spain by TinaChico
Hi All, We are hoping to move permanently to Spain this year and have been trying to find out about the driving licence. Some say you can just exchange your English licence for a Spanish one and some say you have to take the driving test agin in ...
To exchange it for a Spanish license, is it a formality or do I need to take an exam? My EU license doesn鈥檛 expire...thanks! Read More
Driving Test in Spain by TinaChico
Hi All, We are hoping to move permanently to Spain this year and have been trying to find out about the driving licence. Some say you can just exchange your English licence for a Spanish one and some say you have to take the driving test agin in ...
Is it possible to drive with an EU driver鈥檚 license (French) in Spain for longer than 6 months? Thanks everyone! Lmf Read More
considering teaching English in China by loubeelou
Hello & good morning. My name is Lou, I'm 29 years old & am from the UK. I am considering taking the CELTA tefl course and moving to China to teach English this year. I'd like to teach at a University or adult level as I feel my ...
Check echinacities.com for jobs in all major cities in china. Great website for qualified foreigners looking for work. Read More
Inscription enfants Francais 5e et 3e college Catalan by Guest83742803
Bonjour je viens d arriver en Catalogne a Tarrega Ma famille doit arriver cet ete et je pensais pouvoir inscrire mes enfants au College Francais de Reus mais le cout est largement au dessus de mes moyens et je ne suis pas sur de pouvoir obtenir une ...
Mon fils suivra les cours par correspondence pour le fran莽ais 脿 travers le CNED (CNED.FR) pour le pas perdre le fran莽ais... Read More
Inscription enfants Francais 5e et 3e college Catalan by Guest83742803
Bonjour je viens d arriver en Catalogne a Tarrega Ma famille doit arriver cet ete et je pensais pouvoir inscrire mes enfants au College Francais de Reus mais le cout est largement au dessus de mes moyens et je ne suis pas sur de pouvoir obtenir une ...
Bonjour Mon fils ira dans un coll猫ge publique 脿 Arenys de Mar 脿 partir du Septembre. Il faut faire votre document de r茅sident en Espagne et puis avec ce document, vous pouvez aller l鈥檌nscrire dans un Lycee locale. Pour les ... Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
I could help you with the rental details on a purchase in Catalunya, where I live. Cheers. Lmf Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
J鈥檃i achet茅 en Catalunya, pres de Barcelone . Mon agent immobilier parles le fran莽ais car sa femme est francaise. Il pourrait peut 锚tre vous conseiller sur les d茅tails... Cdt, Lmf Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
Sure, you could buy it and rent it out. If you go to the villages within 40-60 kms from Barcelona, you could buy a small place for 80000$. I bought my home in Arenys de Mar and it was the best investment I ever made. Also, I鈥檓 only 40 kms ... Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
By the way, taxes are very low in Spain, maintenance fees are also very low. Lmf Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
I bought a great apartment in 2014 and I would be able to assist you in all of the details concerning your real estate project. From opening a bank account to workers for remodeling, if needed, etc... My WhatsApp number is : ***. Message me at ... Read More
Vaccines required in China by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in China, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Hello I never had a vaccination as an adult, I鈥檝e been in china for 14 years and didn鈥檛 get any vaccinations before coming or since I have been here. China has strict re entry policies and since then, we are in great shape in SHanghai ... Read More
Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
1. Ive had rapid and excellent service at the state run hospitals. Spain has one of the top 3 healthcare systems in Europe along with France and Italy. 2. Ive been at the BBVA bank for 6 years and the fees are no different than any bank ... Read More
Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
I鈥檓 in a different position because I have a French passport so it makes visas, work permits, etc irrelevant... Read More
Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
You might need to live in spain for five years to qualify for a visa, must have a certain amount of money in your account (not sure of the amount as it changes often) etc Read More
Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...
Hi As an EU member, there are no restrictions when buying property in spain. I鈥檝e been in real estate for over 20 years and still think that spain is one of the best values around. If you are looking a bit inland, the prices are very ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 your ...
Hi all: Retiring teacher from USA with French nationality living near Barcelona. Bought a home there a few years ago, just near Mataro. I鈥檝e been working in Shanghai since 2009 and will move to Spain in July of 2021. I鈥檓 looking to ... Read More