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Moving to Murcia - Spain by paulhowarth24
Morning, my wife and I are looking to move to the Murcia region, my wife is remote working but i would have to find a new role as my current job is not flexible like hers. I'm just looking for advice from people that have moved on how it is finding ...
@paulhowarth24 I got a NLV first , I found a role in an English academy, doing English speaking classes, I have a good accent and prononciation, but its very much chicken and egg situation, you can't get a job without a work visa and you can't get a ... Read More
As a retiree, how do I apply for an extended Visa to live in Barcelona by aryooper
How do I get an extended visa if I wanted to live in Barcelona for about six months?
@aryooper Are you in Spain already and have NIE? if not apply to the Spanish consulate in your country, I think the visit can be for 90 days without visa, or for a year its about 640拢 Read More
UK Vote July 2024 election
If you want to vote in the UK elections and you hold a British passport, you can register on this site it takes about 10 minutes to complete, have your Passport number and NI number to hand, you will also have to upload a copy of your signature if ... Read More
Getting fingerprints for residentship by s0ftupr
Hello, does anyone know how to fasten the process of getting an appointment to get fingerprints done? It seems like it鈥檚 practically not possible to make an appointment, there鈥檚 no free dates, it鈥檚 been two weeks since I鈥檝e ...
@s0ftupr You go to their police and try and make an appointment but normally you have to make it online, but at the police station can tell you the online site. They take your prints when they issue you NIE, passport, birth cert , diving licence, ... Read More
Process of getting non lucrative visa and suggestions about villages/towns by Bevclarke
We are in the process of getting our non lucrative visas. Looking at the area inland from Malaga within a 20 minute drive to the coast. Can anyone suggest some towns/villages that would be worth looking at please?We are going to rent for a year ...
I don't know why they kept your passport, I did my application online with the Spanish consulate in Paris, I then visited in the morning to give them my passport, I had to return in the afternoon and they gave me back my passport with the visa ... Read More
Spanish language school by chuck1
I am a senior adult who would like to attend a Spanish language school for one month. Any information that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.馃槉
@chuck1 You would be lucky for just one month as it is normally a year, some academy's do an intensive course during the summer but its normally for students who failed the exam in June, phone around a few academy's and see if they can help, ... Read More
Process of getting non lucrative visa and suggestions about villages/towns by Bevclarke
We are in the process of getting our non lucrative visas. Looking at the area inland from Malaga within a 20 minute drive to the coast. Can anyone suggest some towns/villages that would be worth looking at please?We are going to rent for a year ...
They don't keep your passports but allow another month, you will need a medical and a police check, that you could get done to save time, Read More
Retiring in Valencia by gallowayrw
Hello Everyone,After looking around Spain, my partner and I have decided to retire to Valencia.Can any other expats tell us about their experiences there, what they like/don't likeand pitfalls to avoid.We would appreciate hearing from you.Richard
@gallowayrwMake sure you can retire here first, how much have you done for the visa/ residence , look at cost of medical assurance, for a start and what you expect to spend a month. Read More
Selling property, is UK criminal record required by fincafranceses
My partner and I have lived in a rural area on La Palma in the Canaries for the past 22 years but are now in the process of selling our property due to family matters. The sale is going OK but after 8 months of paperwork, the estate agents have now ...
A criminal check is part of the visa process, but I wonder if it is being asked for now as you were there before Brexit and the information is not on record. The fact you are wanting to take the money out of the country may be the reason. Everyone ... Read More
Importing a UK registered car to Spain by Timduxbury
Apologies if this has been answered else where; I have just bought a uk registered car (left hand drive as ironically it came from Spain!) I want to take it over in May and leave it there to use when we go out there ( we live near Gandia and have ...
@Timduxbury I have imported my french registered car to Spain at the end of last year, far more complicated than importing my English registered car to France. My girlfriend works in assurance and is Spanish and if I have known how many visits to ... Read More
Car! Spain! Student Visa! by DWF002
So I am having a hard time discovering this on Google. Coming to Alicante on a student visa for six months, hopefully transitioning to a work visa after. Ideally I would like to drive. But, how long can I keep my car there as a student? I'm sorting ...
@DWF002 I bought my car from France as it was only 4 years old, it took 2 months to import, 8 visits to various government offices, plus the number plates and a control for the road, if you are coming from the UK you will need lights, unless you ... Read More
Professional to help with healthcare related questions? by wisgary
I am debating a future NLV move, for a family of 2 kids, 2 adults, and an elder. 5 people total. The elder has some preexisting conditions (CIDP, needing IVIG) that would likely significantly complicate if not entirely block the move due to health ...
The cover sounds incredibly cheap, be aware you must declare any existing medical conditions otherwise your assurance company might decline payments or increase the premiums. . I would check that the company that organised this cover for you ... Read More
Non-lucrative visa where do we start ? by Seaandsun4me
Hi, I鈥檓 an American moving to Spain hopefully by the end of May. Our next step is applying for visas. we want to do the non-lucrative visa. My closest consulate is Washington DC. My question is where do I start? Who do I call? Do I ...
@Seaandsun4me. Start at the Consulate website, make sure you will be able to fulfill all the requirements. Read More
Bed and Breakfast by Andrew M P Byrne
My partner and I are seriously contemplating a permanent move to Catalunia. To give us something to do, and to earn some extra cash, we want to offer bed and breakfast. We only intend to offer two rooms in our home and only operate from May to ...
@Andrew M P Byrne If you are from UK. Start at the Consulate, to see if you can open a business. Read More
Student visa vs. non-lucrative visa by lmurphy213
I鈥檓 currently deciding whether to pursue a student visa or a non-lucrative visa.The two issues I have regarding the non lucrative visa are that a) technically you are not supposed to have a US mortgage and b) you are not allowed to work. I do ...
I didn't read anything about having a mortgage when you are applying for a NVL!! Because basically it is a visa to visit for a year so I guess you could be going back. But if you want a NLV they might want to see that you can not only afford to live ... Read More
Moving furniture from Monovar Spain to UK by brownlen3
Hi does anyone know if someone can move our furniture back to the UK at the end of the month Jan 24Thanks in advanceLen
Unless you really need it all probably best to sell what you can and just keep the things you can't replace. I moved from Caen in France to Albacete, paying for 2 days driving plus a hotel half way plus fuel and a couple of people to move and load , ... Read More
Cost of living in Spain in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Spain, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Spain. Here are ...
I would agree with the above, couple we spent about 75鈧� a week for food, I cook every meal from scratch, health care is for me 57鈧� a month but I work so it's normally cheaper, car insurance for a C3 Aircross fully comp is 475鈧� you ... Read More
Spanish Consulate in London by TinaChico
Hi All, Has anyone had an appointment at the Spanish Consulate in London for a self employed work visa? How long did it take for them to give a decision? Was it a straight forward yes or did they need more info If it's a no, can you ...
I contacted the French , Spanish Consulate. You have to complete the application to renew online first, this will generate a contact once you contacted.Location鈥婼panish Consulate General20 Draycott PlaceLondon SW3 ... Read More
Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva
Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...
Yes, you have to use your IBAN details to do it. Read More
Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva
Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...
Only thing I have found with Wise is that you have to use your IBAN to set up direct debits or payments for car assurance etc as the Wise does not have an account number. Read More
Transferring money from Spain by Mark Areva
Hello everyone, I wondered if anyone could advise me on what is the most competitive spanish bank to open an account with, for regularly transferring money form Spain to the UK?It seems that the banks can charge a percentage of the amount being ...
@Mark AHi I have a Wise card account. Cost 5鈧� to set up. Really recommend it. Read More
Struggling to find long term rental around Tarragona by nadiaelmaliki
Hello!I am planning to move in and around tarragona however struggling to find long term year round rentals. Iv looked online including idealista however they all seem to be seasonal rentals
Probably in tourist areas they can make the same money in the summer months as a yearly rental, plus there's no problem with unpaid rent etc. look slightly inland where it would be harder to rent seasonal, you are more likely to have some better ... Read More
SCHENGEN VISA OUTSOURCING WITH BLS COMPANY by Eduardopiriz
Good afternoon Expats from the UK,Do UK citizens require a VISA to travel to SPAIN with a tourist VISA? I have been trying to get an appointment with BLS International to travel to SPAIN with a Tourist VISA since November 2023. She is a Thai ...
Just to add, that a UK NLV costs 680 鈧� So if the Thai person is planning to stay for 6 months that's probably about right, when you look at the website there's lots of different prices for the visas, but the consulate will tell you how much to ... Read More
Formalities to obtain NIE and open bank account by waynethomasfitzgerald
Good Morning All and a very happy Christmas to you all. In short, my name is Wayne and I'm Irish. I would like to buy a holiday apartment in Spain and eventually live there for several months a year. Is there anyone on here that has had to get an ...
Start at the Consulate for list of requirements, it's free, you can open a card account with Wise, costs 5鈧� for the card , you can set up direct debits use certain cash points for free and get interest on the balance on your account, pay in ... Read More
Applying for residency by JohnIbiza01
Hi, I am thinking about leaving England and buying a property in Ibiza. I have passive income from renting property out in the UK so I do not think i would need a working visa. My partner would be coming with me, she is a Uni student doing a Law ...
Start at the Spanish Consulate in London, for real clear free advice as to what you need, before you start paying lawyers. Read More
Should I get a Spanish sim ? by normanhardwick
Hi,im renting in Valencia for a couple of months in early 2024. should I get a Spanish sim ? Even if it means having a different phone number. regards to all
@normanhardwickIt depends what country you are coming from. I moved from France, never changed my SIM All the usage I need for under 10鈧� a month, connect to free WiFi where you can. Read More
Sponcership visa or work permit by hashmathali
Sir I'm from India cani I get sponcer job in Spain
I guess it would have to be a job that is more specialist, you can't normally do a job that can be or will take away from a Spanish person, but if you were a machine maintenance person, there might be more possibilities. Read More
Price of Gestor by latimiermartine
I want to be r茅sident in聽 spain.What is the price for one gestorThank you
@compel You need to put a lot more 'meat on the bones,' so as people from this forum can help you, ie, to work, retire, what country you are from, then you will get hopefully some good advice, good luck Read More
Price of Gestor by latimiermartine
I want to be r茅sident in聽 spain.What is the price for one gestorThank you
@latimiermartine Read More
Recommend a lawyer for Non-lucrative Visa by keithgee
Hi everyone,I am a newbie to this site and would like to ask some questions from those of you who are living in Spain and willing to share their experience and expertise.I am a UK citizen, living in the UK and plan to retire to Tenerife next year. ...
I opened a Wise Bank account, its online, pay my DD from it, service is in English good exchange rates' you can use Spanish cash machine's Monday to Friday, pay to use at the weekend, cost 5鈧� to open. Read More
Recommend a lawyer for Non-lucrative Visa by keithgee
Hi everyone,I am a newbie to this site and would like to ask some questions from those of you who are living in Spain and willing to share their experience and expertise.I am a UK citizen, living in the UK and plan to retire to Tenerife next year. ...
I would go back to the consulate and ask them for clarification of what sum of money they want you to have. Lawyer is very expensive route until you have exhausted every option with the consulate, I am English but lived in France. Spanish Paris ... Read More
Concrete ceiling beams
I have a few concrete ceiling beams which have blown due to water ingress at one end , some have another storey above them some just have the roof. I can stop the ingress of water, I can also repair them with industrial r茅sine. Has anyone had ... Read More
Low water pressure in country house by Gettravelling
Hi All,We have a country (rustic) house in Spain, the water comes into the house from a shared reservoir (pozo as they call it in Spain).This has been okay in summer, but the water pressure is very low and so now that we are coming into winter we ...
That's why lots of Spanish houses have asbestos header Tanks on the roof. Read More
Applying to Spain as a Portuguese D7 holder by Perpetual_traveler
Hi... Interested to know if anyone has done this. Applied to Spain for the Non-Lucrative Visa, from Portugal. Thanks.
@Perpetual_traveler No but applied to Spain from France for a NLV. Visa about 600鈧� Took about 3 months if you are English nationality. You have to have police check. Prove you have funds. An address , private health care, that was a eye opener ... Read More
Selling everything by sandra hargis
Hello we are considering moving to a coastal town in Spain. We are just at the idea stage. We will both be retired. What did everyone do with all of their stuff? Cars? House? Furniture? Did you go all in? What if you want to moveback to the states?
@sandra hargis hi I moved from France to Spain, I had a farm and only lived there for 10 yrs but had so many things, I sold lots , put some in storage and quit my job, 6 days before completion the buyers bank refused the funds, I don't think he had ... Read More
NIE support number by matzoukon82
Hello, i have been an expat in Spain for the last 5 years and i need to obtain urgently a tax resident certificate for a potential move back to greece. The problem i have is that i have lost my nie card several years back and never recovered it as i ...
I spoke to the Spanish consulate in Paris. They sent me a list of requirements. I had a name who I could contact there sent several emails and got quick replies. They were super helpful. Didn't need a lawyer. Did approach one and they wanted money ... Read More
Getting a nie by Hafidoux
Hello everyone,Australian citizen, resident in Morocco, l'll like to apply for non lucrative visa.Do I need a NIE as a document to present to the consulate for this type of visa? If yes how to get it from Morocco.Many thanks.
@Hafidoux Yes . Read More
Asbestos disposal by compel
Hi looking to dispose of 20 sheets of couragatted asbestos roofing. It's off the roof. Is there any disposal places in Gandia regi贸n that anyone knows of please.
Haha 馃ぃ Thank you. Read More
Asbestos disposal
Hi looking to dispose of 20 sheets of couragatted asbestos roofing. It's off the roof. Is there any disposal places in Gandia regi贸n that anyone knows of please. Read More
Looking for English spoken jobs in Spain :) by GuestPoster2013
Hi there, I am looking to move to Spain about 20 mins away from Alicante, my current job will not allow me to work remotely so I am wondering if it is possible to apply for a job in Spain and then apply for a visa that way? Please help!also if ...
I went to a English school the other day for an interview, to teach children up to a group size of 10 it was 鈧�10 an hour, teaching adults business studies a group of about 6 ,it was 鈧�12 a hour, approx. 40 hours a month , as English schools ... Read More
Looking for English spoken jobs in Spain :) by GuestPoster2013
Hi there, I am looking to move to Spain about 20 mins away from Alicante, my current job will not allow me to work remotely so I am wondering if it is possible to apply for a job in Spain and then apply for a visa that way? Please help!also if ...
@siatay You will need a Spanish address , medical insurance , medical check, police check and funds to prove you can support yourself, but contact the Spanish consulate in your country to ask what other documentation you require, and how much your ... Read More
financial documents for NLV visa application by wavery93953
Hi,My name is Caroline.聽聽I am from the US.聽I hope to move to Spain for 6 months beginning in March 2024.聽I am in the process of applying for the NLV visa, but I have run into a possible problem.聽Will I be denied the visa ...
@wavery93953 I have just done my NLV I had to prove I had funds for a year, I guess so long as you have funds to cover the mortgage and for rent and living expenses in Spain you should be ok, But email the consulate and pose the question. Read More
NIE Number In Spain by anthonymuscat65
Hello. Has anyone applied for an NIE number with a North American passport and then later become resident to Spain with a EU passport? I have dual citizenship with Canada and Malta. When we purchased property, I had used my Canadian passport for ...
I think that the NIE stays with you all the time. I don't think they issue a second. It's like a national insurance number. Read More
NLV application by spwlines
I have just been informed that for NLV purposes (we are most of the way through the administrative nightmare and intend moving before the end of this year) I will have to submit a declaration to the Spanish Embassy stating that I will support my ...
Solicitor Will probably be fine, email them and ask. Because in France a notary does legal paperwork and you go to a Advocate for divorces etc I am moving from France to Spain. 鈧�680; for NLV. But I just had bank stamp my bank statements to show ... Read More
Inquiry for my application by haitham haitham
Hello all membersI am preparing for my application cuenta propia but actually I have question I have 7k euro in my bank account and my wife has 13k in her account and she wants to support me after I got appointment in the embassy she transferred her ...
I am surprised so little. I am having to prove 22500鈧� just for a 6 month visa Read More
Lease Agreement For TIE by Fred Christensen29
Greetings everyone. We need to obtain our TIE, and just found out yesterday that this requires proof of residency established through the local City Hall, based on a lease agreement. We had already made plans to stay in different places in Spain ...
@Fred Christensen29 Maybe you have a friend who will let you use their address as a postal address, They need to state that you live there rent free, I f you spend the occasional weekend living with them also using Air BnB . But you must have ... Read More
Maximum stay : 183 days ? by rangfar
Hello, I often spend my winters in Spain and this year I have some difficulty getting back to my home country 'on time'. What happens if I spend more than 183 days on Spanish territory... and how do they verify this? By the way, I am a EU citizen ...
Had a problem due to health of a friend and they said ok you can stay a bit longer. Spoke to the mayors council office, not sure what the name is . Read More
Working permit for a tunisian by Stefsensei
EN :Hello everyone,Unfortunately, I have been searching for a clear answer to my situation but have not found one.I am Tunisian and currently living in Tunisia. I work for a Spanish company in Tunisia.The Spanish company has offered me a job in ...
https://www.embassy-consulate.net/consulate/Tunisia_Barcelona_Spain-22406https://www.embassypages.com/tunisia-embassy-madrid-spainTry the Consulate first, but look for their email address on the site, they have to reply to a e-mail, they can be less ... Read More
How do you move your stuff from the US to Spain? by zurlita
Hi there!We are planning to move to Malaga this summer and we want to reduce our stuff to minimum. However, after almost 20 years in the US, it will be probably hard to leave with just a piece of luggage. Even though we would make effort to reduce ...
@tomwins I have just moved from France and over 3 years left more and more things here. But I decided that it was too expensive 2 hire a van for 5 days plus diesel plus a overnight hotel each direction plus pay a mate to help. So I sold and gave ... Read More
How long can be outside of Spain without losing permanent residence? by Chihieu Le
Hi all, I read some policies that, with my PR I could not stay outside Spain and EU country for more than 1 year continuously. My question is: If I stay in my country (non EU) and I only return Spain 1 time a year and live for a week, so in this ...
If you stay only one week, you must pay your tax of residence in another country, so you claim nothing from Spain? But if you come only for a week, why would you ever want residency? Read More
Interview at Spanish embassy London by walkerc22
For 2 weeks been trying by phone and email to contact the Embassy for an Appointment for non lucrative visa am getting absolutely nowhere no response from them the phone calls are cut off after 3 or 4 minutes anyone out there any ideas? Frustrated ...
@gwynj as I understand it, you need to have 30鈧� in your account for the first and also for the second year. But it is not clear if this is a total of 60 鈧� or whether just to show that you have 30鈧� in your account at the start of each ... Read More
Living in Spain? 大咖福利影院 needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Spain. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
@Lewis De Partner furg贸n Yes, Probably not putting so many personal details on a website open to so many people you don't know. If all the people who are working on your behalf are good they will have hopefully covered everything Good luck ... Read More
Moving to Spain solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Spain is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
Having moved to France and speaking no French when I arrived 18 years ago . I have been doing Duolingo Spanish for 18 months before I arrive in Albacete in a couple of weeks. I want to integrate I want to be able to order my food and drink in a ... Read More
Importing a car to Spain after Brexit by compel
Hi All, I am living in France and my car is coming to the end of its life and I am hoping to pick up a car of 4 years or older in Uk before I move to Spain, I have imported several uk cars to France and apart from getting a headlights and a ...
Also I forgot to add, I have always managed to insure the car in France as soon as I puchased it in the UK so I am insured for the return trip to France, any tips or hints on this as well please, Thank you Read More
Importing a car to Spain after Brexit
Hi All, I am living in France and my car is coming to the end of its life and I am hoping to pick up a car of 4 years or older in Uk before I move to Spain, I have imported several uk cars to France and apart from getting a headlights and a ... Read More