livinginsea
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UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
Gwynj, Thanks for your replies and the great information. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
Gwynj, Thanks again for the great information. I am going to apply for my NIE now because it could take 12-15 months to get my Irish Passport and at this stage there is no guarantee my application will be successful. I want to try and buy a Spanish ... Read More
Exchanging Pounds Sterling (GBP ) in Thailand by jj4091
Does anyone know if there is any problem exchanging £50 notes for Thai Bahts in Phuket. We have always done this in the past as using these notes is less bulky than smaller denominations. I have heard rumours that it can sometimes be difficult.
@jj4091With £50.00 notes you will get a better exchange rate than £20 notes. The only problem you will have with exchanging any notes is if the notes are damaged or have writing on them. Its best to go to your bank and withdraw the money ... Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
@livinginseaTo purchase a property your need a NIE (ID number), but otherwise no restriction on foreigners owning property in Spain. NIE is done at your local Spanish consulate either before or with a visa application.I am now thinking ... Read More
Day trading in Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Anyone day trading online from the Philippines here? I've had a measure of success and would like to continue when I move there. Will keep my US address and use a VPN to access Think or swim (TD Ameritrade). Given that internet speeds ...
You can try exante.eu it created a network of 1,100 servers across the world to ensure the lowest latencies and safe data transfers. -@Mhiles05Does anybody know anyother ways to get the lowest latencies. I checkout exante.eu but you need ... Read More
Tourist Visa Extensions, MAX? by trustdoc7
Hello Forum, can someone please advise Max timeframe allowed to stay in the Philippines, with Extensions for Tourist Visa? I am an Australian... with relatives in Lapu Lapu....
@bigpearlIf you are living in a rural area. Is it possible to extend your visa every 2 months online or do you need to visit the immigration office. Read More
Staying in Spain, Irish Passport Question Bank Account/Health Ins
I have been doing some research as I want to spend around 4-5 months a year in Spain. As I understand it, if I am travelling on an Irish Passport and want to stay for an extended period of time. I will need health insurance and a bank account with ... Read More
Applying for an Irish Passport Tax Question by livinginsea
I am thinking about applying for an Irish Passport (My Grandparents are Irish)vas I would like the option of being able to stay in europe for longer than 90 days. I currently have a UK Passport. If I manage to get an Irish Passport and spend less ...
Thanks for the information. Read More
Applying for an Irish Passport Tax Question
I am thinking about applying for an Irish Passport (My Grandparents are Irish)vas I would like the option of being able to stay in europe for longer than 90 days. I currently have a UK Passport. If I manage to get an Irish Passport and spend less ... Read More
Scuba Diving in the Philippines by livinginsea
Can any Scuba Divers recommend the best locations in the Philippines to Scuba Dive.
Thanks for the great replies. I will definitely checkout the resorts you mentioned and report back. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
@Kimberley24Thanks for the great information. Read More
Scuba Diving in the Philippines by livinginsea
Can any Scuba Divers recommend the best locations in the Philippines to Scuba Dive.
Pnwcyclist & Lotus Eater. Thanks for the great info. Can you recommend the dive resorts with the best reputations. It can make all the difference diving with the right dive company. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
@SimCityATThanks for the link for the online calculator. Do the same immigration rules apply for the canary islands that apply to mainland spain. Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
If you stay in Thailand for less than 6 months a year and are a non resident. Can you send money into your Thai Bank account without paying tax. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
@SimCityATThanks for the info. Would it be acceptable to stay for 90 days. Fly out and return a few days later and spend an additional 2.5 months. -@livinginseaNope, you have to leave the ... Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
gwynj thanks for the info. Read More
Scuba Diving in the Philippines by livinginsea
Can any Scuba Divers recommend the best locations in the Philippines to Scuba Dive.
@sfowler2760Have you completed many dives with Cebu Fun Dives, if so what are the dive sites like. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
Thanks for the great reply. I will need to research the best visa to apply for. If I decided to just stay for 90 days a year in Spain, can I purchase a property without a visa. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain by livinginsea
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go.
@SimCityATThanks for the info. Would it be acceptable to stay for 90 days. Fly out and return a few days later and spend an additional 2.5 months. Read More
UK Citizen spending 5.5 Months a Year in Spain
I am thinking about purchasing a property and spending 5.5 months a years in Spain. Dont want to go over the 180 days as dont want to become a tax resident in Spain. How do I stand with Visa's, can I stay for 5.5 months in 1 go. Read More
Scuba Diving in the Philippines by livinginsea
Can any Scuba Divers recommend the best locations in the Philippines to Scuba Dive.
For overall diversity Moalboal....hands down! -@sfowler2760Thanks for the info. I will definitely checkout Moalboal when I arrive. Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave by livinginsea
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ...
Guys, Thanks for the information. Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave by livinginsea
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ...
To the OP I did my last ECC 2 days before I flew out at my local immi office while I have also heard it can be done at the airport, others can chime in with first hand knowledge. -@bigpearlIs that the case for most people on the forum ... Read More
Scuba Diving in the Philippines
Can any Scuba Divers recommend the best locations in the Philippines to Scuba Dive. Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave by livinginsea
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ...
@Lotus Eater, Thanks for the concern. I have lived in Thailand and Dubai and the heat isnt a problem for me. Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ... Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return by livinginsea
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ...
@muhammad iftikhar Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return by livinginsea
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ...
I won't be receiving my pension for 5 years. So until I become pension age I will be surviving on savings and potentially doing some online work. Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return by livinginsea
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ...
pnwcyclist thanks for the info. I should of added in the 1st post I am from the UK. I am thinking about doing some online work for a company in the UK while in the Philippines, if I am getting taxed in the UK and the money was paid into my UK Bank ... Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ... Read More