seamus452
American looking for information about Spain
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American
Speaks English and Spanish and a very little German
Registration: 01 December 2023
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Moving money from the USA by seamus452
HelloWe're getting ready to move a large-ish amount of money (usd) from our bank in the USA to euros in Spain. We have both WISE and REVOLUT accounts, as well as a Spanish bank account. Some friends have told us about LUMON.Does anyone ...
@simpleenglishadvice thank you! Read More
Moving money from the USA
HelloWe're getting ready to move a large-ish amount of money (usd) from our bank in the USA to euros in Spain. We have both WISE and REVOLUT accounts, as well as a Spanish bank account. Some friends have told us about LUMON.Does anyone ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 expat ...
@Señor Nico Hello, Señor! Andalucia is a good choice for many reasons. However, it is also a big region with a lot of choices: mountain, city, small town, large city, countryside.... My husband and chose ... Read More
no de soporto / NIE by bubalus2003
hi guys. trying to register on cl@ve but can't find no de soporto. I have NIE (a A4 page) but no such number present ...upper right or next to QR code or anywhere.wher ecan I find this no de soporto?
@bubalus2003 can you please clarify what you mean by "no" de soporto? Read More
Okkupa problem by gianniboni58
Hi since the new law the okkupa problem decreased or is still the same.Thanks Gianni
From my reading and research, the occurrence of illegal squatting is actually quite rare, though it does exist, and there are anecdotal cases of it that through one person telling another portray it as more wide spread than it is. Not to diminish ... Read More
Dual USA/ Ireland citizens Needing Health Insurance in Spain by seamus452
Hello, All,For a few days now I have been in contact with two brokers and collecting information in order to get quotes and details for the health insurance my husband and I need to stay in Spain indefinitely, obtain the NIE, etc.It is my ...
Thank you so much for this information! Read More
Dual USA/ Ireland citizens Needing Health Insurance in Spain
Hello, All,For a few days now I have been in contact with two brokers and collecting information in order to get quotes and details for the health insurance my husband and I need to stay in Spain indefinitely, obtain the NIE, etc.It is my ... Read More
Gay Married Couple Looking to Relocate to Spain by markegoldstein
The question is where in Spain would a gay married couple in their 60s feel more comfortable? The choices are :Malaga/Torremolinos, Alicante, or Valencia.We like to make gay friends and have all the amenities that a decent-sized city would have ...
Hello, Have you spent much time in the Sitges area?It is a lovely spot, definitely gay friendly with close proximity to Barcelona. I have been visiting Spain regularly since the mid 1980s. I do not know much about Valencia or Alicante, ... Read More
Shipping my personal belongings from Florida to Spain
We are looking for guidance on the best way to ship our belongings from Fort Lauderdale Florida to Torremolinos Spain. Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated. We are planning to move this fall. Read More
Keeping an American phone number by seamus452
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ...
@gwynj Thank you. After some research, it seems that the Numero app does not allow one to keep one's current phone number. Did you find that to be the case? Were you assigned a new and different phone number? Read More
Keeping an American phone number by seamus452
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ...
Thank you. That is good information. Read More
Keeping an American phone number
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 expat ...
Hello, Greetings to all!My husband and I are in Torremolinos right now. Leaving April 30 to head home to the USA (South Florida).We'll be back in October for an extended stay, and would like to introduce ourselves to the forum.Our long term plan is ... Read More
Apostille of the Hague? by seamus452
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ...
@gwynj HelloNo need to apologize.As always, your answers are super informative and we appreciate the time and effort you put into each and every response. :)Gracias! Read More
Apostille of the Hague? by seamus452
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ...
@gwynj Thank youI have a husband, not a wife. And he is a EU citizen as well. We both have our Irish passports.I wondered about the marriage certificate both for tax reasons and for reasons or permanent residency.Seamus Read More