roughseasinthemed
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Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
You can enrol your children into gib schools if you live in Spain. If you pay. If you live in gib schooling is free. cheaper to pay higher rental/property price than education fees, plus get the advantages of living here. Read More
construction trade.. joinery.
Yes and no. There is some work, depends. No you don't need to speak Spanish, but it sure as hell helps. Try workforce based above endless trading in main street. They just took on a mate of ours (speaks Spanish and Arabic). Trade rate is £7.58 an ... Read More
Thinking of moving by kim bull
Hello all, I am a children s author and would love to be in a smaller sea side town, with a bit more sun the England, as I am from South Africa, it is the one thing that I am very homesick for... sun. We do not have young children, they have all ...
If you can afford £1K a month for rental, and living for a set up cost, or buy your own place at £125K min then you might be able to live here. No caravans, just boats, maybe an option but I doubt he'll get rich. Read More
looking for pharmacy work as want to move to gibraltar
There have been other threads on this before so I would suggest you check those out. Read More
Having a car in Gib by rvr
Hello guys, Would you please give me an idea of expensive it is to have/keep a car in Gib. If I leave let's say in a good place like OV or similar does the flat include a park place as well. How about car taxes in Gib - if I take my car with me I ...
Commercial vehicles require an annual MOT. Private vehicle is £20, commercial is £40 annually. We did importation but I thought it was 35%, I'd need to check that though. You can juggle around the car parking spaces if you don't have an allocated ... Read More
jobs wanted for move to Gibraltar-
I can tell you about construction (and cleaning). What's your experience and/or quals? Please be honest because otherwise I can't give you a straight answer. Read More
Walking dog off the lead in Gibraltar by Radpup
Are there designated areas where dogs can be off the lead to exercise? Are certain beaches open for dogs. My dog adores swimming & with the heat its important as is the pleasure & exercise he gets off the lead. I don't live in Gib, its something ...
Most of the beaches are closed. Depends what time of day you go I suppose. We had a labrador. Smell of water and he was gone!! You can work around it if you want to live in Gib. There was meant to be a dog park but no idea what happened to that. ... Read More
Jobs
I do know people in customer care who (I think) only speak English, although a lot of the staff are multi-lingual. The wages aren't particularly high and you will have to do shift work. The advantage there being, as one told us the other night, at ... Read More
coach park new development by shelltone
hi I was born in Gibraltar and would like to move back. i'm looking for employment. At the moment i work in a pharmacy checking or dispensing prescriptions.My husband is looking for work. He is currently working in the food sector, delivering, ...
I thought the 3 years res was for non-red card holders, but again, not sure. I don't know how it applies to Gibraltarians who have been out of the country for a while. Depends what Shelltone's status is. Of course one way to jump the list is to ... Read More
coach park new development by shelltone
hi I was born in Gibraltar and would like to move back. i'm looking for employment. At the moment i work in a pharmacy checking or dispensing prescriptions.My husband is looking for work. He is currently working in the food sector, delivering, ...
Don't forget if it is government built housing you may need to go on the housing list - at City Hall I think, but I'm not too up on that, Grumpy may know. Depends whether or not you want to buy outright or part buy part rent. Not sure what the new ... Read More
Commuting to work, Spain - Gibraltar by NeilAnt
Hi, I've recently applied for jobs in Gibraltar, part of the adverts included a 'relocation package' with some luck this will be in Gibraltar within walking distance from work, but I understand this is a huge long shot..! I am expecting the ...
Only to endorse what Grumpy has said but you may wish to check out the Gib webcam for the frontier queue. Read More
Moving to Gibraltar by RRBrigi
Hi, I am new here. We (my husband, our son and me) live in England. We moved to England from another country 10 years ago. We work in England full time and we would like to move to Gibraltar around Sept 2014. We would like another baby and we ...
Please read my response above. Gib is not the UK. You can have 20 people in your one-bed flat for all the estate agent cares, there is a couple upstairs in our block in a two bed flat with three kids, Does that make it clear or not? Gibbos are ... Read More
Hi everyone
I agree with Grumpy. Work is very iffy at the moment. A visit would be sensible and to take some Cvs around the relevant places. You could try the airport, gibtelecom, Not serco as they are terminating their work at the MOD, and maybe gaming ... Read More
room by helen6031
My son has a weeks work in Gibraltar, scaffolding 21/28th Sept and needs a room to rent , can you help helen.bolton@live.com
What about Emile hostel (line wall road), Ocean Heights or Governors Inn? There is also a boat off Queensway marina and somewhere at £10 a week up the rock (!). Read More
spanish motorway motel chains
As for chains we found IBIS ok, but normally truck stops were fine on the side of the carretera. Read More
Moving to Gibraltar by RRBrigi
Hi, I am new here. We (my husband, our son and me) live in England. We moved to England from another country 10 years ago. We work in England full time and we would like to move to Gibraltar around Sept 2014. We would like another baby and we ...
Other costs are community block charges, ie for cleaning and maintenance and rates. Eg Ocean Heights are £3K for charges, ours are a few hundred. Our rates are £150 a year but our flat is small. The agency won't give two hoots what they rent. I ... Read More
Questions on Gibraltar by paulyboy12
Hi We are thinking of moving to either Gibraltar or Australia, by we I mean myself,wife,3 year old daughter and anytime now we should have a baby girl :) I have just a few questions. Im currently Self Employed as a general builder, qualified ...
OK, my partner works in construction. Has done in Aus too. Have you done the Aus test? Not sure you would get in these days, they are pretty tight on skills now. There is work in Gib in construction. You need to live in Gib to be able to get it ... Read More
I lived in Gibraltar for 3 years from 1955 to 1959 by colinscat2002
I should have really thought hard enough when I turned 60 in 2002 about trying to return to Gibraltar to live. But, other things occupied my mind at that moment in time. So was not able to plan anything for definite. So, now that I've turned 70, it ...
What do you want to know? :D Unless you want to visit Spain you don't need a vehicle, yes the buses are good, when I'm not walking I use them all the time. If you do want a car, fuel is cheaper than Spain or UK, MOT for private vehicle is every ... Read More
Any former Mancunians now in Gibraltar? BBC request
Now if you'd asked for expats from the other side of the Pennines I could have given you a load. Or Scotland. Or Wales. But Manchester, I can't think of a single one. I'll ask around though. Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
I'll get my partner to ask, he sees far more people than I do and he's also far more personable and sociable. Don't know when though, it's not the sort of thing you knock on the door and say 'Hi what happened with the bullying?' People can be a ... Read More
LGBT Gibraltar by Zubblers
Morning all! I hope you are all well :-) I moving down to southern Spain in 2 months and will be working in Gibraltar. My partner is coming with me and she is really nervous as she's never left the UK, let alone lived in another country. Her main ...
There's quite a lot of English in La Linea, ie Spaniards who speak English, and loads of Brits who live there. Just as Gibbos speak Spanish naturally, Spaniards in La Linea seem to have acquired English. They aren't bilingual like Gibbos, but some ... Read More
LGBT Gibraltar by Zubblers
Morning all! I hope you are all well :-) I moving down to southern Spain in 2 months and will be working in Gibraltar. My partner is coming with me and she is really nervous as she's never left the UK, let alone lived in another country. Her main ...
I can ask at the library if you want. They are pretty well informed and notices about meetings of whatever groups are always posted outside. I need to take back my overdue books anyway. I don't know anyone who is LGBTQ but there again I don't go ... Read More
LGBT Gibraltar by Zubblers
Morning all! I hope you are all well :-) I moving down to southern Spain in 2 months and will be working in Gibraltar. My partner is coming with me and she is really nervous as she's never left the UK, let alone lived in another country. Her main ...
I think there is a reasonably active gay group in Gib - yes I know that isn't what you asked - but they may be supportive and be able to provide info about LGBTQ groups, support, networks, whatever. I don't see why there should be an issue, but ... Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
Well, my neighbour is british and her daughter had a hard time a while ago too, but everything seems to be ok now and she is getting good grades. I think she is early teens. Neighbours above have three children and I don't know of any problems ... Read More
help need to rent house or flat
You can also rent a cabin on a boat at the marina, but you would need to be here to do that. We've put a couple of people in touch with boat rentals, it's much cheaper but you obviously get less space and shared kitchen/bathroom. In the short ... Read More
hi new here on blog
Your best bet is probably to have a quick visit and put in a CV/chat to them all. Shouldn't take long as with the exception of Morrisons they are all down Main Street. A new one has just opened at our (south) end of Main Street so don't know how ... Read More
Hello! New to the forum and need advice on schools and attitudes! by juke96
Hello everyone, We (my wife, me and our son) are seriously considering moving to Gibraltar within the next 12-13 months. No doubt many of you will be thinking that you've seen so many new posters start their first thread with such an idea only to ...
Like Grumpy, I don't have children, so my views are second hand. I have heard of bullying of non gibbo kids, in one case, a child was taken out of school and went to finish her education in the UK - she's back now, working and enjoying ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
We overlapped briefly, I was there 85/86. I've still got two cousins there, down Adelaide way (unless they've moved). My uncle was a ten pound pom too. PP is between Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross. Just slightly east of town centre. A quick ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Er. Were we there at the same time? Sydney I mean. And where did you live? We were in Potts Point. Got married in the Register Office in Sydney. Gib is not cooler than Sydney because of the humidity, but it doesn't really matter. We'll be taking ... Read More
Jobs in Gibraltar? by glenclayton93
Hello! My name is Glen, I recently just moved here from England and I live in La Linea but I am looking for a job in Gibraltar. I was wondering if anyone know's of any jobs that are going, I am out and about in the high streets and constantly ...
Have you tried the construction companies for labouring jobs? Ah. You live in La Linea. The govt/employment office is clamping down on Spanish residents getting jobs in Gib when there are Gibbos unemployed. We know of a few Spaniards who have ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
I've had mixed reviews from UK friends who have watched it. But still, it gives an idea. I'm not up on TV as we don't have one. Our neighbours seem to watch loads of channels. One tip for your daughter, if she doesn't speak Spanish, it would be ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
re Gib pension, not sure. We've (ie he's) been paying in since we've been here, but no idea what if anything we will get. Depending on your age, probably not old enough given that you have a young daughter, there is also a neat little community ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Sorry, pension is the one thing I can't provide advice on. Every time I get near it, tbe UK govt pushes up the age and I have no idea what is happening with my work one, not today's worry as I'm not yet 60. Although I feel it. There is an issue ... Read More
Relocating to Gibraltar
Check out the main gambling companies in Gib, eg BWinParty, Mansion, William Hill, BetVictor etc There is a list on the govt website of the ones who have a license so just take it from there. They do hire from abroad, especially if you have ... Read More
New in Le Linea and would to learn Spanish
Incidentally it's La Linea. That might be a good start. Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Water gardens is ok. We've got a couple of mates there, one has a one-bed flat (700pcm) and the other has a two-bed one (a grand pcm). Only seen the one bed one but it was nice enough. It is a convenient location and if you can't be bothered to ... Read More
New in Le Linea and would to learn Spanish
I used Linguaphone. Watch Spanish Tv, especially the news, soaps and programmes that are dubbed into Spanish. You might want a TV that does sub titles. Films too. Try and mix with non-English speaking neighbours. Read More
Please help?? by vintagejules2013
Can someone please help?? Im disabled and on DLA so is my daughter, my husband has just qualified as a carpenter but is doi g odd jobs. We can have a few grand behind us but do we need visas? Bank balance? Healthcare? Will we etill get DLA?? Can ...
I need to explain the system. To work legally in Gib you need an employment contract (or have a self-employed business which is NOT the same as the UK). To work for someone else you need a contract of employment. This needs to be approved by the ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
Yup., it was Northview Terrace I looked at. Couldn't remember the name. Just forget DTR. Filomena, what GOB said. If you need cheap accom in Gib, you can always get a room in Ocean Heights or Governors Inn both central from around £40 a night. I ... Read More
Banks, Money Exchange etc.
Banks do Euros and Sterling if that's what you want. There may be a dollar option. Don't forget the building societies. Depends how much money you have. Otherwise you may be limited to NatWest. Limits for Lloyds and Jyske for example start at ... Read More
Devils Tower Road by avocastreetrandwick
Hi, I am searching the estate agents sites for flats for sale, below £180k,and Devils Tower Road seems to keep coming up, on google street view it looks pretty awful, particularly Shackleton Rd end, run down and semi derelict. Is it still like that ...
I looked at a place there when I was buying and wouldn't recommend it. Better options for below £180K? Off Main St, always a good investment. (where we live - but I don't know of any flats in our block for sale, they move pretty quickly when they ... Read More
Please help?? by vintagejules2013
Can someone please help?? Im disabled and on DLA so is my daughter, my husband has just qualified as a carpenter but is doi g odd jobs. We can have a few grand behind us but do we need visas? Bank balance? Healthcare? Will we etill get DLA?? Can ...
Im disabled and on DLA so is my daughter, my husband has just qualified as a carpenter but is doi g odd jobs. We can have a few grand behind us but do we need visas? Bank balance? Healthcare? Will we etill get DLA?? Can we just save up and go ... Read More
Moving to Gibraltar (well, once I get the job offer)
Oh and depending on who you are working for, you may want to consider looking at Europort for accommodation eg Eurotowers, Atlantic Suites and something plaza. Read More
Moving to Gibraltar (well, once I get the job offer)
A 2-bed flat in our block went recently for £750. It was vacated on the Monday and occupied on Friday, we're just off Main St. Agents were Brays down Ocean Village. You'll need a legit rental contract to get your residence. Your girlfriend can ... Read More
HI, Any work for a teacher and an electrician please
Hi, electricians can get work in Gib, does your partner have Edition 17? If you want to set up your own business you need to register with Company House, DTI, and the employment board, and of course the tax office. The first three are relatively ... Read More
Wanting to Move to Gibraltar by baberkhan
Hi I am looking to relocate to Gibraltar in the summer and was wondering if anybody can advice me on what i need to do regarding finding work and a place to stay. Also how do you register for Residency and how the health care works. I am a British ...
Don't know where you are at with this but I would suggest you buy as soon as possible as renting is a big drain unless it is being paid by a company. Secondly as a pensioner you should be able to get ID in your own right. I was in Spain when we ... Read More
Hi, new to this blog, I would like to move to Gibraltar with my family
If you want to run your own business your need to register with the DTI, the employment office and the tax office, and company house. fees payable at all except tax office (except of course they charge the most). You need a Gib address, ie your own ... Read More
scaffolding work gib
Yes there is. Especially with relevant tickets. Try Greg at XL, Rightway Gemini has a new name (but you will need to register as self-employed), A and M, Gib Scaffolding, are a few to try. Hope that helps. If you need numbers for enquiries, let ... Read More
Right hand drive cars. by joe91
Is it possible to take a right hand drive car to Gib when I move there.? And what are the problems, re insurance etc.?
Here's a link I wrote about importing: http://justlandrovers.blogspot.com/2008/01/this-is-not-difficult.html Read More
Right hand drive cars. by joe91
Is it possible to take a right hand drive car to Gib when I move there.? And what are the problems, re insurance etc.?
Quite a few people do drive British cars in both Spain and Gib. You really don't need a car in Gib anyway apart from loading up at Morrisons (although we walk/bus/cycle for that). Otherwise many people leave their cars parked up until they decide ... Read More
Hi I want to move to Gib/La Linea Oct/Nov this year with my dog
Your dog is no problem is s/he is chipped. Work is tight at the moment though. What sort of work are you looking for? Do you have any skills? Read More
Best places to live in Gibraltar by werebimbo
Hi guys I'm possibly being seconded to Gibraltar through my work. I have a child, so for schooling purposes I'm pretty much going to be based in Gibraltar rather than Spain. So can anyone give me advice on what areas are good to rent out in ...
You can get places on or off Main Street for less than a grand with two bedrooms. One in our block was rented out last month for seven/eighthundred quid. Pm me if you want to know about other agents, contacts etc. Read More
Register car in Gib by scrissti
When you register car in Gib do you have to give away the foreign plates and registration documents? Or I could keep them and have the car registered also in the original country? Thanks
AFAIK the 181 day thing is Europe wide. You are only allowed to keep a vehicle in a country for six months or you have to get rid of it or import it. MOT on private vehicles is only £20. Fuel is cheaper than well, everywhere. Just over a quid a ... Read More
Register car in Gib by scrissti
When you register car in Gib do you have to give away the foreign plates and registration documents? Or I could keep them and have the car registered also in the original country? Thanks
Try this. Old, but basic info. http://wp.me/p22Jwi-68 You can't be registered in two countries at once. There is the 181 day thing that you need to be aware of. Gib has advantages, no road tax, MOT on private vehicles every two years, blah blah. Read More
Transfers between Gib & UK by iwantfatty
Hi, Getting ready to move to Spain for a job in Gib in a couple of weeks. I have looked everywhere for the answer to one question Are transfers between a Gib account & a UK account free? :) Thanks, Fatty
Don't bother with Lloyds unless you have mega bucks. I think when I asked it was 250 grand to open an account, they don't do current. Jyske is similar. Barclays is business as usual, but it isn't easy to get an account with them either. We know ... Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
What GOB said. Accommodation isn't cheap and right now jobs are thin on the ground with cross border workers living in Spain pushing down the price for work as low as possible as they are so desperate to earn money. If you have enough money you ... Read More
Best places to live in Gibraltar by werebimbo
Hi guys I'm possibly being seconded to Gibraltar through my work. I have a child, so for schooling purposes I'm pretty much going to be based in Gibraltar rather than Spain. So can anyone give me advice on what areas are good to rent out in ...
I would have thought service charges were included. Put it this way, I run our block, and for the people who rent out their flats, I send the bills to them and they pay the service charges directly to me. But it is a small relatively cheap block. ... Read More
Looking for tips re staying Gibraltar/Spain with kids by werebimbo
Hi there I'm new to this forum having just been offered a job in Gibraltar this week. I am currently weighing up the pros and cons on a potential move, so would appreciate any info on living there that people have. In particular I'm concerned about ...
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Best places to live in Gibraltar by werebimbo
Hi guys I'm possibly being seconded to Gibraltar through my work. I have a child, so for schooling purposes I'm pretty much going to be based in Gibraltar rather than Spain. So can anyone give me advice on what areas are good to rent out in ...
Try Ragged Staff, EuroTowers, Portman or Portland House, Brympton private block, Ordnance Wharf, Cormorant, Atlantic Suites, Water Gardens. OV is expensive, small and overpriced (OV is Ocean Village). Depending on the estate agent, you can often ... Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
Well, unless you have shed loads of money of course. I should have added that. :) Read More
Intending to move to Gibraltar by Old*Biker
Hi everyone, I am intending to move to Gibraltar in the not too distant future, Im a regular visitor but now I want to relocate permanently, what are the entry requirements if any, to live and work in Gib' Im a UK citizen, surely it cant be as ...
If you have hands-on mech eng then you stand a good chance of getting work, also with electrical, although the latest edition JIB registration would help there. There may also be diving work either with the boat companies or even the archaeology ... Read More
Looking for tips re staying Gibraltar/Spain with kids by werebimbo
Hi there I'm new to this forum having just been offered a job in Gibraltar this week. I am currently weighing up the pros and cons on a potential move, so would appreciate any info on living there that people have. In particular I'm concerned about ...
No idea about schooling costs, but yes as GOB says, if you live in Spain, and want to use Gib schools you have to pay. Plenty of people live in Spain and send their kids to school there. Both Spain and Gib have stories about bullying of foreign ... Read More
passport photo by jenced
Hi! Just moved to Gibraltar, so don't know my way around yet. Does anyone know where I can take passport photos, either here or in La Linea? Thanks! Jen
I recommend the ICC one and definitely NOT the one by the tax office. Read More
Doing business in Gibraltar
Registering a company in Gibraltar is straightforward and needs to be done at Companies House in The Arcade. Some businesses also need to get a business licence from the Dept of Trade (renewable annually) and register with the Employment Service ... Read More
Self Storage/Yard to rent
Actually it will also mean that five people who live permanently in Gibraltar will not get work. I do not understand how a UK company can price for labour travel accommodation over local companies. However, notwithstanding, we have looked for ... Read More
LIVING,LEARNING LANGUAGE by Jayse
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice from your good selves, I hope you can help :) I've always had a desire to learn another language, in particular spanish. I've tried a few times via self tuition and distance learning courses but have found ...
I've got a spare unused set, but they are cassettes and you will probably want cds. Here is the link Linguaphone It's changed since I did it, but don't bother with the entry level stuff. I think they are a waste of money. Look at the beginner ... Read More
LIVING,LEARNING LANGUAGE by Jayse
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice from your good selves, I hope you can help :) I've always had a desire to learn another language, in particular spanish. I've tried a few times via self tuition and distance learning courses but have found ...
I would agree with the above comments. Spaniards can't get jobs in Spain, so unless you had definite job offer arranged in advance, you would be highly unlikely to find something immediately/at all. I also would not recommend giving up your job. I ... Read More
Eager to join you all! by 22joanneb
Hello all :) Just wanted to take the opportunity to say Hi to you all and look for a bit of advice really. There's probably not much that hasnt been posted already and weve read all your advice to other people which has been amazing, but I guess ...
Just for info 1) yes there are lots of jobs in the gaming industry, all of which require experience 2) London salaries???? that is a joke!! I can't even look at my English salary of TEN YEARS AGO here - this is not a sunny goldmine 3) it's a ... Read More
La Linea flat / room available, good part / bad parts or La Linea
I would suggest you post something in the Spanish forum. La Linea is not part of Gibraltar. Just as Gib is not part of Spain. Read More
Wedding witnesses needed!
sorry stupid me, just read 10.30, ok that rules out a lot of people!! Read More
Wedding witnesses needed!
Maybe. At least one, not sure about two. What time are you looking at? Read More
Ex-Pat clubs/meetings by fruitygirl2
Hi, We are moving to live & work in Gib in the next few weeks. I was wondering if there were any weekly or monthly clubs or informal get togethers in restaurants or bars by other ex-pats, so we could get to meet new friends?
If you have a dog we may meet you :) We have a big husky cross GSD. We tend to walk around Queensway, Ragged Staff, Alameda etc, so if you see us, please say hello :) Read More
Working in Gibraltar, Living in Gibraltar, Lifestyle, Nightlife by jammake
Hi I am a 24 yr old male. I Currently Live in Newcastle, England. I have been offered a role for the insurance company i currently work for in Gibraltar. I need to know whether it is worth my while and whether i would like in in Gib. My current ...
It aint the Bigg Market but there is nightlife until all hours in the morning. Depends on what sport you do but there is lots of outdoor sport due to the weather :) I have no idea whether you will like it here!! Give it go, sounds like you have ... Read More
Transporting pets overseas by April18
I have a small dog (14lbs or so) , what do I need to do to get her overseas safely? Shots, paperwork, etc.?? Thanks everyone! :)
Looks like you are in America? Yes? Are you talking about bringing your small dog on holiday or to live? You can certainly take small dogs on planes with you in the cabins these days apparently (talking to someone today who regularly flies ... Read More
Registering a car by Radue
Hello, I am planning to secure a job in Gibraltar and live in Linea de la Conception or somewhere nearby so I can easily commute to Gib. What are the steps of registering my car in Spain? I`m looking for broad information on costs, time to ...
If you are looking at living in La Linea you don't need a car to work in Gib - it is walking distance eg I just walked to La Linea from Gib today. You may also find it easier to sell your current car and buy a second hand one in Spain, while they ... Read More
need advice about spain!! by Rachel L C
Hiya, im looking to move to spain maybe alicante or somwhere on the costa blanca region.. with my 3 year old daughter... i know it is a big move as my parent and brother moved to france a few years ago. I am hoping to work fulltime while my daughter ...
Tracy is correct, you can rent for 500 a month in Andalucía, and less, if your Spanish is good enough to ask around for something around the 3-400 mark. But for a very good reason -and that is the shortage of work. We have friends whose children ... Read More
Returning to Paris from Gibraltar?
Where did you say you wanted this to be a weekend trip?? I have no idea how many, if any people want to return to Paris for the weekend. You may wish to consider remaining on the Iberian peninsula for the weekend. It isn't that bad. Read More
need advice about spain!! by Rachel L C
Hiya, im looking to move to spain maybe alicante or somwhere on the costa blanca region.. with my 3 year old daughter... i know it is a big move as my parent and brother moved to france a few years ago. I am hoping to work fulltime while my daughter ...
Rachel, oops, sorry, just seen you are from Cardiff - my partner is from South Wales too (Pontypool). Would like to help but maybe regards work you could put up your areas of experience or quals? :) Or PM me. Read More
need advice about spain!! by Rachel L C
Hiya, im looking to move to spain maybe alicante or somwhere on the costa blanca region.. with my 3 year old daughter... i know it is a big move as my parent and brother moved to france a few years ago. I am hoping to work fulltime while my daughter ...
I think if someone is considering moving to Alicante - Gibraltar is hardly on the doorstep. Also, given the change of govt in Gibraltar, the employment situation has changed regarding cross-border workers and notification of vacancies needing to go ... Read More
Returning to Paris from Gibraltar?
Nearest train station is Algeciras. Bus also from Algeciras. Bus is cheaper. To get to Algeciras you need to cross the border and go the bus station at La Linea. Runs approx every 40 mins (from memory) and takes about 40 mins. Costs around two ... Read More
Returning to Paris from Gibraltar?
Bus or train to Madrid and then the overnight sleeper to Austerlitz (I've done that on a number of occasions) If you don't want that sort of trip then bus to Malaga and fly from there. Easiest way to do that would probably be bus to Marbella ... Read More
How to make friends in Malaga by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malaga :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I have been known to accept roughseas :) Started off in Coin, (story on my first blog about villa from hell), later moved to near torre and velez so I'm sure I'll know roughly where you are, needed to work so then Gib :) Read More
How to make friends in Malaga by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malaga :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Rough Sea in the Med Maroma mountain? Is that the snow capped mountain? Well its snow capped at the moment.. No.. dont live on that one ha ha JayneeYup, Maroma, the highest mountain in Malaga province that also seems to be in Granada :D The ... Read More
How to make friends in Malaga by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malaga :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Jaynee, my location is west out of Malaga, past Cartama a bit then head north past Pizarra. You anywhere near? Loved France and had to re learn some cooking skills after several years there. The average French housewife (probably Spanish as well) ... Read More
How to make friends in Malaga by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malaga :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi again Arr I see, I know where Cartama is, we are the other side, Torre del Mar and Velez Malaga region, then look for the highest mountain and travel 35 mins to the top ha ha All the best..Hey jaynee - Torre, Velez - and high mountains? You ... Read More
Looking for a chef job is Andalusia Spain by Gemma76
I 35 years old and am currently looking to relocate to Spain with my son. I am looking for full time position as a chef in Andalusia Spain. I am a highly motivated, keen, enthusiastic and reliable individual. I consider myself to be an excellent ...
I don't understand your post Gemma. If you are looking to relocate to Brazil why are you looking for a job in Andalucia - where incidentally jobs are somewhat thin on the ground, and have been for some time due to the current economic downturn. I ... Read More
Import car from UK to Gibraltar by Luckynumber9
Hi all Gibraltar lovers, who has experience in field of importing a used car (5-7 years old) from UK to Gibraltar? I'd like to know all about costs involved in this process and can I do this as a part time car dealer job? (import car and resale it ...
I don't know where kfbphoto got their info from but they are not wrong, however the rate of duty varies. [I should have said I can't comment on the practice of selling to a good friend of course] (One of) my blog (s) comes up top of a google search ... Read More
Job by casellie
Hi all i am looking to relocate from Ireland to Spain (Malaga area) but having trouble finding good websites for jobs i would kile to do housekeeping cleaning etc not seasonal work i want to live there i am fully trained bartender but that would be ...
Regarding cleaning, my Spanish neighbour works three mornings a week about 4 hours a day, so we are looking at average 12 hours a week, maybe 16 if she does extra. Bearing in mind that she grew up in our village (and she travels to work) and speaks ... Read More
Job by casellie
Hi all i am looking to relocate from Ireland to Spain (Malaga area) but having trouble finding good websites for jobs i would kile to do housekeeping cleaning etc not seasonal work i want to live there i am fully trained bartender but that would be ...
Employment is pretty tight in Andalucia to say the least. A lot of cleaning work is cash in hand and for low rates - assuming you can even get into the Spanish market. The newspaper Sur in English occasionally has housekeeping jobs but the sits ... Read More
Tax credits etc by happyjames
Hi all, Happy christmas to you all and a happy new year to come :) I just wanted to know if i was coming out to live in spain and work in Gib, am i still able to claim my UK tax credits? Also i understand there is a Gib tax releif for having a ...
Hi all, Happy christmas to you all and a happy new year to come :) I just wanted to know if i was coming out to live in spain and work in Gib, am i still able to claim my UK tax credits? Also i understand there is a Gib tax releif for having a ... Read More
iPhone and data access by DixonHill
Hi, I'm moving to Gib in January and want to know what's the best way to run an iPhone, which company can provide me with a service? Is it possible to use a Spanish company like Movistar? Do anyone know of an "all you can eat" data plan within Gib ...
There's not much point using Movistar if you are going to be in Gib. Try Gibtelecom. They do different packages so check out their website, which is pretty comprehensive. Other providers are Sapphire and CTS. I have an iPhone and use Gibtel, ... Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
Thanks Blulagoon - but I think part of the problem for the new government is the debt they have inherited, particularly the cost of the new airport. My question was totally open - for once (!) no political motivation. Whoever had won the election ... Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals.Probably the same way they funded their last term in office, by encouraging smugglingI think there is a difference between the ... Read More
Briniging my dogs over
Thanks to Harmonie for linking back to the previous post cos I don't need to repeat what I said :) As said before, it is easy to drive or walk across the border. Customs officer are more interested in tobacco smuggling. There is only one vet in ... Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
Sorry BL. I should have added that I doubt CAT 2 status or High Net Worth will disappear. Unlikely that a new govt will make much difference to you or any other investor as Gib always needs the Cat 2s. Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
Thanks Blulagoon - but I think part of the problem for the new government is the debt they have inherited, particularly the cost of the new airport. My question was totally open - for once (!) no political motivation. Whoever had won the election ... Read More
22 Year Old Direct Marketing/Call Centre Team Lead - *JOBS* by JRMoyes
First let me introduce myself, my name is Jonnie and I am 22 years old and I am up to this point living in London. My current job is a Marketing team leader in a call centre for a large international corporation. My career is going well and I am ...
It sounds as though the on-line gaming companies would be your best first port of call. It helps if you have more than one language too. Read More
Ladies hairdresser
Sorry, can't help as don't go to hairdressers. I tend to think Spanish hairdressers are better anyway and if you are in Cadiz there should be a good selection. However that isn't what you asked - so there are a couple in the ICC, and some up and ... Read More
Buying property in Gibraltar
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Gibraltar?Yes. If so, is it complicated?No What is the process of purchasing a property in Gibraltar?Go to estate agent. View property/ies. Make offer. Engage solicitor. Pay money. Meet to swap deeds. ... Read More
Moving to Gibraltar? by Cundalini
Some questions. Are jobs readily availiable? Is it easy to find a room to rent in Gibraltar or a flat share? I currently hold a Class 2 LGV driving licence.Will this help get work? Dustbin lorry drivers ,small lorries over 7,5 tonne(to larger ...
Some questions.Some answers... Are jobs readily availiable?No Is it easy to find a room to rent in Gibraltar or a flat share?There plenty of flats to rent, you should be able to share as the rental is dear compared with the wages, ie min rent is ... Read More