nj_bcn
American expat in Spain
Forum posts
31
About me
American
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks English, Spanish, Catalan
Registration: 01 July 2009
Help please... We're moving to Barcelona asap! by Rubio00
Hi there... We're two designers (+baby and dog) moving to Barcelona (escaping London) in October but need some help while we haven't mastered the language yet. We need help dealing with estate agents for finding an apartment, studio and ...
What floor area are you looking for? How many m2? ... more or less.... Read More
Help please... We're moving to Barcelona asap! by Rubio00
Hi there... We're two designers (+baby and dog) moving to Barcelona (escaping London) in October but need some help while we haven't mastered the language yet. We need help dealing with estate agents for finding an apartment, studio and ...
Hmmm.... I understand what you mean when you say that people are "confused" by the idea of living in a semi-industrial multi-functional space ... I spent some time in (old) Williamsburg, Brooklyn before coming here ... and when I was ... Read More
Help please... We're moving to Barcelona asap! by Rubio00
Hi there... We're two designers (+baby and dog) moving to Barcelona (escaping London) in October but need some help while we haven't mastered the language yet. We need help dealing with estate agents for finding an apartment, studio and ...
Long-term rental .... or short-term? (If it's less than 11 months it's an entirely different type of rental...and agency) Hitting brick walls? ... Welcome to Spain! (sorry for the sarcasm ... but get ready to be tenacious and ... Read More
DUAL NATIONALITY in SPAIN (for US natives)...RENOUNCE US Citizenship?! by nj_bcn
So, I just reached the final step in the 6-year process of being approved for Spanish nationality. I was filling out the online form to attend the "sworn oath" and when I reached the last of 4 steps, the button that says something like "I renounce ...
Son españoles de origen: Los nacidos de padre o madre española. Los nacidos en España cuando sean hijos de padres extranjeros si, al menos uno de los padres, ha nacido en España (se exceptúan los hijos de diplomáticos). (fuente: ... Read More
DUAL NATIONALITY in SPAIN (for US natives)...RENOUNCE US Citizenship?! by nj_bcn
So, I just reached the final step in the 6-year process of being approved for Spanish nationality. I was filling out the online form to attend the "sworn oath" and when I reached the last of 4 steps, the button that says something like "I renounce ...
....Now I'm wondering if there are any people who have: OBTAINED SPANISH CITIZENSHIP (Having followed the procedure of "renouncing" their US citizenship before Spanish authorities)AND HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY HAD A CHILD(or children)IN SPAIN AND HAVE ... Read More
DUAL NATIONALITY in SPAIN (for US natives)...RENOUNCE US Citizenship?! by nj_bcn
So, I just reached the final step in the 6-year process of being approved for Spanish nationality. I was filling out the online form to attend the "sworn oath" and when I reached the last of 4 steps, the button that says something like "I renounce ...
All of this sounds promising ... however, it's still a BIG and SCARY step. I consulted with a lawyer (friend) who said that if it were her, she would not renounce the US citizenship before the Spanish authorities. If it's a signed application it's ... Read More
DUAL NATIONALITY in SPAIN (for US natives)...RENOUNCE US Citizenship?!
So, I just reached the final step in the 6-year process of being approved for Spanish nationality. I was filling out the online form to attend the "sworn oath" and when I reached the last of 4 steps, the button that says something like "I renounce ... Read More
DUAL NATIONALITY in SPAIN (for US natives)...RENOUNCE US Citizenship?!
So, I just reached the final step in the 6-year process of being approved for Spanish nationality. I was filling out the online form to attend the "sworn oath" and when I reached the last of 4 steps, the button that says something like "I renounce ... Read More
Residence in Spain by mikewood
Hi everyone I've just moved to Barcelona with my family for the next two years and will be opening a bank account tomorrow. To do this I need to decide whether to be resident in Spain or not. I assume I have to be resident but wanted to know ...
Depending where you're from, and how often you'll be leaving and coming back during your 2-year "vacation" ... you may not have any other option than being a "resident". As per driving (I'm from the US) I know that there is a 6-month limit to ... Read More
Au Pair from Texas living in Barcelona! by bmq1286
Hello! I'm new to the forum, my name's Brandi and I moved to Barcelona 3 weeks ago as an au pair. I'll be living here for a year, and while I already have some friends here, there's always room for more :) Feel free to message me if you ever want to ...
Welcome to Barcelona ... my adventure began with a one-year stay as well ... 13+ years ago ... Just in case you may have any contacts with people here on a Study-Abroad program, I wanted to pass this link along to you. Please check it out and pass ... Read More
Spanish classes by z.h01
Hi My name is Zayn and i have moved to BCN from Manchester,UK. I moved to Barcelona because it is a beautiful city with lots going on!! I was wondering if any one knows where i can take spanish classes as soon as possible??
Hey Zayn, I'm a 12-year+ US expat here in Barcelona with full fluency in Spanish and advanced level in Catalan ... I want to learn guitar ... Anyone interested in an exchange? Read More
Jamming / making music by giovannie
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I picked up my first 6-string a year or so ago ... and between trying to juggle life, 2 kids, running/training for marathons, etc ... I've been trying to become that "self-taught" guitar player I've always dreamed of being ... (DAMN it's a SLOW ... Read More
American Couple Moving To Barcelona--What are the best areas to live by OhioCouple
My partner and I are moving to Barcelona in the next few months, and are looking for advice on the best areas to live in. We want to buy versus rent, and are trying to get a handle on where to live. Several areas so far that have hit our list ...
My partner and I are moving to Barcelona in the next few months, and are looking for advice on the best areas to live in. We want to buy versus rent, and are trying to get a handle on where to live. Several areas so far that have hit our list ... Read More
Barcelona Franchise
I'd love to hear some details ... Feel free to send me a message and we can open up the lines of communicatioin ... You've got my attention ... Hope to hear from you soon. R.M. Read More
IMPORTANT QUERY on Spanish Police Clearance Certificate ..!!!
I am going to be submitting mine tomorrow ... I am from the US and acquired mine from the FBI. You must acquire it from your country of origin (I believe) Read More
Our family is relocating to Barcelona from the USA by Hmom
We have two children and none of us speak Spanish. We would love guidence in where to live near other American expat's, where to educate our children, info regarding language schools, sports activities for our children...we need help with just ...
Wow! Big move! Congrats, and good luck. How/why did you decide on Barcelona? ... work related? I'm originally from NJ and have been in Barcelona since 1999 ... great place ... not always as easy as back over yonder, but it's still a great ... Read More
NIE + Social Security Numbers by tulb
Hi, Sorry if this has been posted already...... Can anyone advise the quickest way to get an NIE and Social Security number. Had no idea how important these were if looking for work out here. I have a number of interviews lined up which wont go ...
Take a look at this earlier post ... being from the UK it may be easier for you ... At least I hope so ... https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14210 Read More
Any english speaking runners for training runs?
There might be a possibility of setting up early Sat/Sun seafront runs ... otherwise, a very busy schedule keeps me running on my mid-day lunch break or late at night (after 9:30pm). Normally, my weekend (long) runs are up on the Carretera de les ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
I think Oroneta meant Movistar is the national phone company being that it is Telefonica. As per cellphones, the system here is quite different from that of the US so try not to compare, youre going to have to learn a whole new ... Read More
I'm trying to find a good chefs knife in Bcn?
casagay.com/ C/ Roger De Llúria 12 08010 Barcelona 93 318 1495 Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Kilgore Trout, stay out of el Raval, which is on the south side of las Ramblas and you should be OK, the one up by Sagrada Familia should be great, it is in l'Eixample which is more upmarket. Sants is fine, a bit less central. Near Plaça Catalunya ... Read More
Residency visa with a right to work for a US citizen. Hard to get?
My problem was resolved through the "enchufe" ... and it's been "smooth sailing" since ... I wish I could point you in the right direction, but I have no other references. Sorry... and good luck! (And watch out for scamming lawyers! ... lot's of ... Read More
Residency visa with a right to work for a US citizen. Hard to get?
I don't personally know anyone here in Spain who has done it lately, perhaps someone will respond with better news than me ... I applied for the "Residence visa for self-employment" approximately 9 years ago, and after 30+ months (yes, almost 3 ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Below I'm doing a "Copy and Paste" of a message that I sent Mary_ann when she asked me about how you need to go about getting a work visa ... it may help you as well. I believe, but am not positive, that you have to do it this way (and this is ... Read More
Buying a car by tulb
I am just about to move to Barcelona and am thinking of buying a cheap run around car just to travel round the city and make the odd trip out to other cities. Can anyone recommend a good website (i.e.the spanish equivalent of autotrader) so I can ...
http://www.segundamano.es/ http://www.loquo.com/es_es I don't know where you're coming from, but you may want to look into the legalities (i.e. complications) of buying and operating a car in Spain ... I had a Spanish friend put my ride in his ... Read More
We want to expat to Barcelona! by Mary_Ann
My husband and I are thinking about moving to Barcelona (currently in San Diego USA). We are visiting Barcelona in Dec of this year and want to get to know the area, meet expats, check out apartments, jobs. My husband is fluent is Spanish and I'm ...
My husband is fluent is Spanish and I'm learning like crazy. We both have PhDs in chemistry and were wondering if there were opportunities to teach chemistry, english, etc...Just giving a quick glance at the listings I came up with ... Read More
Any english speaking runners for training runs?
So, I Googled "expat American runners in Barcelona" and came up with nothing. I'm a runner that's getting back in shape and normally get in 5 or 6 good 40min runs per week ... plus/including a nice long weekend run. Just wondering if there might ... Read More