linsaywv
Canadian looking for information about Spain
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Registration: 06 July 2022
getting Spanish Social Security card without residence?
I live in Canada. But I acquired a Spanish passport last year and got my DNI card as well. I have some cousins that live in Spain.The consulate here told me that if I get my cousin to come with me to the Social Security office and found for me ... Read More
appling for the European Health Insurance Card
I have a Spanish passport but I live in Canada on my documentation birth certificate etc. the address is a Canadian address. Apparently I can still get a European health insurance card. Do I need my DNI number in Spain to apply for that and does ... Read More
issuance of electronic DNI now have mobile teams ?
Has Anybody heard of these new mobile teams that can issue DNI cards in Spain. They started them a year or two ago to handle the demand for DNi card renewals and issuances Read More
To get first DNI. Walk-in to police station to apply--- no appointment
I can't make an appointment to get my first DNI card. Some people say you can just walk in and apply. Or get there early in the morning and be the first in line? Read More
Should I enter Spain with a Spanish or the Canadian passport by linsaywv
My grandmother was born in Spain so I managed to get a fresh Spanish passport. I was going to go to Spain to try to get my DNI card. Should I use my Spanish passport to enter Spain or my Canadian passport?To use my passport for the very first time ...
Hi, thanks for that! Even if your first port of entry is France? Read More
Going to the Malaga area to get a DNI card
I have a brand new passport. It states that my residence is in Canada. I can't make an appointment online at a police station to get my DNI card because it's the first time. I wanted to just walk into one of the police stations or line up early in ... Read More
Should I enter Spain with a Spanish or the Canadian passport
My grandmother was born in Spain so I managed to get a fresh Spanish passport. I was going to go to Spain to try to get my DNI card. Should I use my Spanish passport to enter Spain or my Canadian passport?To use my passport for the very first time ... Read More
Spanish citizenship, have to pay tax?
I am from Canada however I am getting Spanish citizenship and Spanish passport. I'm not sure if I will live in Spain right away or if I will only live there a couple of months a year. Would I still have to pay taxes, personal income tax, if I make ... Read More
Are there any good dating websites for ex-pats in Costa del Sol area?
Sometimes I find it hard to meet someone to date in the area. I don't go to bars so I'm limited in that way. I was wondering if anyone knows of a Expat dating site for the area. I'd like to meet other expats. Read More
Does getting a literal birth certificate equals Spanish citizen? by linsaywv
I recently went through the process at a Spanish embassy consulate to get Spanish citizenship because of a grandparent who was born in Spain. The process is completed and I received a detailed literal birth certificate. I said I am now eligible to ...
Thanks for the reply. They said I wouldn't have to go through any ceremony or tests because of the new temporary law. And I would just have to apply for the passport and the NEI card. They gave me the forms to fill out an appointment at the ... Read More
Does getting a literal birth certificate equals Spanish citizen?
I recently went through the process at a Spanish embassy consulate to get Spanish citizenship because of a grandparent who was born in Spain. The process is completed and I received a detailed literal birth certificate. I said I am now eligible to ... Read More
Moving to Malaga from North America. Easy to make friends?
I'm planning on moving to the Malaga area. I speak OK Spanish but I'm gonna learn more. I was wondering if anybody just offhand could say that it is easy to meet ex-pats there and make friends. It sounds like a simplistic question but I just wanted ... Read More
Tenant issues
I have two tenants. There is a lease and the first year is almost over. According to the Spanish law the tenants have a right to ask for a renewal for a additional four years. They have missed the payment for the month of November. What right do I ... Read More
Has anyone ever joined cannabis social club around the Costa del Sol area?
I'm from Canada where it is is completely legal. I was wondering how a tourist could join a cannabis social club in the Costa Del Sol area? I'm interested in THC products indoor cannabis flower products.Has anyone joined one or knows the procedure ... Read More
Spanish nationality denounce citizenship. Technical formality? by linsaywv
My father was born in Spain but I was born in North America. I want to get Spanish citizenship but I also keep my own citizenship. I understand that when you apply the government of Spain wants you to denounce your present citizenship.Has anyone ...
@Carlosan71 Thanks, that makes sense. I looked at the Canadian process to denounce your citizenship and one must fill out several forms and pay a small fee so I can see that just signing something out an embassy wouldn't really have any ... Read More
Spanish nationality denounce citizenship. Technical formality? by linsaywv
My father was born in Spain but I was born in North America. I want to get Spanish citizenship but I also keep my own citizenship. I understand that when you apply the government of Spain wants you to denounce your present citizenship.Has anyone ...
@Joseba Criswell89 Hi thanks for that. So when you signed that line on the application that you are to give up your previous citizenships, that information isn't relayed to your country of citizenship? Seems that it's a more involved process for ... Read More
Spanish passport question after “renouncing” US citizenship to Spain by AB2000
Hi everyone,i understand that if someone “renounces” US citizenship to Spain, it’s not recognized by the US and it’s more of just a formality. I understand that when one is in Spain after doing so, one should only use their ...
@Lmflmf1 But when you renounce your US citizenship at the Spanish Embassy when you're getting your nationality isn't it just a formality why would the US take your passport? Read More
Spanish nationality denounce citizenship. Technical formality?
My father was born in Spain but I was born in North America. I want to get Spanish citizenship but I also keep my own citizenship. I understand that when you apply the government of Spain wants you to denounce your present citizenship.Has anyone ... Read More
Alternative to hair transplantation in Spain by benjadetry737
Hi everyone 😊My husband is very complexed by his hair loss. He is no longer comfortable and doesn't even dare to go out without a hat or cap. I keep telling him that I think he's beautiful but it doesn't help. I would like to help him and I ...
I don't know the extent of the hair loss he is having but if it is thinning and not completely getting bald he should be taking 1 mg finasteride every day aswell as topical Rogaine to promote hair growth.The reason why men have male pattern baldness ... Read More
Spanish passport question after “renouncing” US citizenship to Spain by AB2000
Hi everyone,i understand that if someone “renounces” US citizenship to Spain, it’s not recognized by the US and it’s more of just a formality. I understand that when one is in Spain after doing so, one should only use their ...
Would flying to Spain to renew it make any sense? Read More
Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests...how difficult are they? by linsaywv
Regarding the Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests that one has to take during the citizenship process, are they very difficult or moderately difficult to pass with basic or above basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary?Has anyone done the ...
During the Spanish citizenship process if one does not pass the language test, for example, when can the applicant reapply and do the test again or reapply? Read More
Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests...how difficult are they?
Regarding the Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests that one has to take during the citizenship process, are they very difficult or moderately difficult to pass with basic or above basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary?Has anyone done the ... Read More
Canadian citizen applying for Spanish citizenship dual by linsaywv
Since Spain does not allow dual citizenship from Canada can one still technically keep their Canadian citizenship? At the citizenship application one must swear and denounce their previous citizenship. However even though one formally denounces ...
@eesworthy hi, from what I understood was that during the Spanish citizenship one simply renounces their present citizenship. Are you sure one would have to first go through the process of renouncing their with the Canadian government and then ... Read More
Canadian citizen applying for Spanish citizenship dual
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 ... Read More