campogirl
English expat in Spain
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What do you like the most in Spain? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Spain? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Spain and the reason why you enjoy your ...
We often holidayed in Wales and Scotland and always wanted to live near mountains when we retired and we have 360 deg views of mountains now. Though we did not expect it to be in another country. Add to this the weather. Just spent a month in ... Read More
Safety in Spain by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Spain? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I cant speak for other parts of Spain, but where I live, all but one of the burgleries I know about over the last ten years have been carried out by British or Romanian, mostly the latter. The exception was a young Spanish lad in his early ... Read More
Safety in Spain by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Spain? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
On a safety issue rather than security, we have a lot of wild boar about this year. They usually go up in to the mountains in the summer but for some reason a lot have stayed this year. I suspect it is because there is less shooting than in the ... Read More
Spanish Bureaucracy by HelenLancs
Well after my fifth trip to the Town Hall Mum and I are now officially on the electoral register and can start to proceed with our Residencia applications. As I sat there this morning on my fifth visit I thought about all the horror stories I was ...
I and a lot of others around here are just as bemused by the town hall Culebronchris. The only thing I can think of is the last two mayors have been from a different party to the one previous who was happy to give padrons, and it is to spite him. ... Read More
Spanish Bureaucracy by HelenLancs
Well after my fifth trip to the Town Hall Mum and I are now officially on the electoral register and can start to proceed with our Residencia applications. As I sat there this morning on my fifth visit I thought about all the horror stories I was ...
Since my last post we now have a new mayor. So we decided to attempt another try at getting a Padron. A week later we received a letter refusing on the grounds we lived outside the village. In oher words we still have to be registered in a ... Read More
Safety in Spain by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Spain? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I live in the country half a kilometre from the nearest house and feel physically safe. I walk my dog on my own, and anyone could approach me as she is friendly. However, there have been a lot of thefts from property in the last eight or nine ... Read More
Moving to Spain by Geomotrix
Molly here, looking to move to Spain with my husband, we would be happy to hear from anyone who has private health insurance or has knowledge of which ones may be the best. Thanks to this site we have a lot of other useful info :)
You are in the US, but are you UK citizens with UK pension. If so what I said goes. If you are American, sorry I don't know the drill. Remember you will need further advice if you took early retirement, but if you are over state pension age ... Read More
Moving to Spain by Geomotrix
Molly here, looking to move to Spain with my husband, we would be happy to hear from anyone who has private health insurance or has knowledge of which ones may be the best. Thanks to this site we have a lot of other useful info :)
I assume you are under retirement age. If so I will let others help. If you are from outside the EU you are best looking up the info on the web. If you are already retired in the UK, or the EU when you register as resident, you can apply for a ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Oh and John c I am speaking only about EU citizens. I do not have any knowledge or experience about non EU. Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Hi Elaine Not sure where you are getting your information from. If you know someone who lives here permanently or for more than183 days a year and is not registered as resident, they are breaking the law. Residency is nothing to do with where you ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Then you will be resident in your original country for tax purposes, wherever you may roam. In your example, with a UK limited company, you would be paying tax in the UK I would assume if you were born in the UK. Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Hi Elainej Non Resident A non-resident is liable to pay income tax only on monies that are earned within Spain. A non-resident will not normally qualify for any deductions or allowances. - If you are non resident (only in Spain for 183 days or ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Just another tip for those that are not aware. The Spanish tax year is from 1 Jan to 31 Dec. If you become resident say for example in April and have already put in your tax in the UK for the previous April to April 4 of the year you become ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Just another tip for those that are not aware. The Spanish tax year is from 1 Jan to 31 Dec. If you become resident say for example in April and have already put in your tax in the UK for the previous April to April 4 of the year you become ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Sorry I did not make note that it only applies to EU citizens John. I was mentioning the EU, not non EU immigrants. I think you are being pedantic about being resident in Spain. Yes you are automatically assumed to be resident, but what I was ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
I should have added for anyone not yet moved here, that unless you need them, it may pay to get the C & D categories removed from your driving licence. That will give you ten years on the A & B categories before you need to change your ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
You have to apply for a non resident NIE at a local police station ( you may be sent somewhere else depending on the local setup but start there) within three months of living in Spain continuously. After 183 days you must change your NIE to ... Read More
been in a apartment for 5 years by claire beaty
Hi i have been in a apartment for 5 years since my son was born with 3 dogs the man a pay the rent to is saying i have to leave within two months i have paid him my rent cash every month and on time with no recipts or new contact since 2012 he hasnt ...
.I would agree about contacting the Hacienda. Cash, no receipt, wonder how much he is declaring. Fact you have been there five years says you have been paying the rent. Read More
Moving to Flix, Tarragona by NatashaWF
HI everyone, My husband and I share a common dream - to own a smallholding and live off the land in Spain. My husband is half Spanish and when our kids were smaller we lived in Northern Spain for three years. We currently live in England and are ...
It has been apparently cleaned up now, but why would you want to eat the fish. Most river fish need to be purged before being killed and eaten so more effort than it is worth. Stick to the sea for edible fish. Not sure about the land, if the ... Read More
Making a crime report in Spain by Johncar
The process of making a crime report in Spain (a denuncia) has changed for reports to[b] National Police [/b]but not Guardia Civil. Previously the victim signed 5 copies of the report and was then given one as confirmation. Now there are four ...
Another un thought out cockeyed idea. I cant say it is just the Spanish as they are just as bad in Blighty. Lets hope our locals have missed the memo. Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Depends on the value of your car but yes to the rest your partner said. Read More
Finding pet sitters (for cats or dogs) and cleaners in Spain by GuestPoster134
I tried local ads in supermarkets and shops to find local pet sitters and cleaners for my home in Spain. No dice. Then I tried some online sites. The best response (with quite a lot of candidates and some actually qualified) and at good rates, I ...
Hi I have just registered with Trusted House Sitters to look for someone to pet/house sit later this year when I am on holiday in the UK. They are an international organisation and register sitters as well as listing ads for people looking for ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Thanks. Have a nice trip. I have started building a veg bed. I want to include orange and lemon trees. Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Barnie. Thanks for the info about the arthritis forum. I will look it up. My husband has not improved but not got too much worse recently. We have half a hectare of land and he has to strim and mow occasionally. (I would do it but I have ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Interesting about abotox for pain as my husband was on tramadol, which is addictive. He spent much of the day sleeping when he was on it. When he came off it he had several days of really nasty withdrawal symptoms. Hallucinations, depression etc. ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Sorry about your experience but you should have gone to a casualty department. Clinics are not so good as hospitals. Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi My husband and I are both pensioners so we have tarjeta sanitarias entitling us to free healthcare, and very cheap prescriptions. I have three experiences of Spanish healthcare, all of them good. My husband developed an ulcer on an artery in ... Read More
Problem getting health care card for pensioner by campogirl
I am a pensioner living in Spain. I am really worried I may have to return to England. I bought land outside a village and built a house. I was living in England during this time but coming out regularly for several weeks at a time. I came out a ...
I should have updated sooner, so sorry. We eventually after several attempts at the town hall got our padrons. I was speaking to the former mayor and he marched us down to the adjuntament, but the new mayor still refused. The old mayor then ... Read More
Problem getting health care card for pensioner by campogirl
I am a pensioner living in Spain. I am really worried I may have to return to England. I bought land outside a village and built a house. I was living in England during this time but coming out regularly for several weeks at a time. I came out a ...
I should have updated sooner, so sorry. We eventually after several attempts at the town hall got our padrons. I was speaking to the former mayor and he marched us down to the adjuntament, but the new mayor still refused. The old mayor then ... Read More
NIE PADRON authority (is it an NIE plus?) and Ownership of Property in by pleaper
Hi Folks I have been in Spain now for 19 months in the Asturias - I work for an IT outsourcing company ... Anyway I have an NIE number as the Company had a rep who took me to the Police Station , Tax Office and Bank. All very nice and efficient ...
They are two different things. The NIE is an identification document and is required in post offices, and many shops depending on what you are buying to prove your European citizenship. The second NIE as you describe it is a Padron and is a local ... Read More
road trip Hungary - Spain - Hungary with 2 kids, wife in a caravan
I should have said. Use motorways with service areas, not back roads. Read More
road trip Hungary - Spain - Hungary with 2 kids, wife in a caravan
We have had some break ins IN HOUSES, in the last few years, but most of them were committed by non Spanish 'shopping for free Christmas presents'. Whoever set up the website you were reading must really have something against Spain. If ... Read More
English TV IN SPAIN? by Mrupnorth
Hi, I have a very large dish attached to my house in Duquessa, any news on English TV in Spain? I am trying to avoid TV over IP... I keep seeing little receivers which claim to pickup English/ Sky channels now? Also, who provides the fastest ...
Thanks I was hoping for live time, but will look at those. Read More
English TV IN SPAIN? by Mrupnorth
Hi, I have a very large dish attached to my house in Duquessa, any news on English TV in Spain? I am trying to avoid TV over IP... I keep seeing little receivers which claim to pickup English/ Sky channels now? Also, who provides the fastest ...
Hi Sorry but a bit confused. How do you get the subscription free TV. Would be useful to look at it. Also Luke, whatever speed the companies give you, it is totally down to the number of downloads being shared. Look at the speeds being ... Read More
English TV IN SPAIN? by Mrupnorth
Hi, I have a very large dish attached to my house in Duquessa, any news on English TV in Spain? I am trying to avoid TV over IP... I keep seeing little receivers which claim to pickup English/ Sky channels now? Also, who provides the fastest ...
Hi I still watch the pay channels on Sky but cant get the freeview ones now. I have been looking for the best alternative as I don't want to continue to pay for two separate systems. I also now have an IPTV box which goes through my internet ... Read More
Registering for electronic signature in Spain
Thanks for your help. I will use your advice and stick to my lap top. Read More
Registering for electronic signature in Spain
Hi I recently had a speeding ticket. (shame on me) I had to go about fifty K to the nearest transit office to arrange to pay the fine. I know you can register online to deal with this sort of thing and pay fines, taxes, customs charges etc. (a ... Read More
Spanish Bureaucracy by HelenLancs
Well after my fifth trip to the Town Hall Mum and I are now officially on the electoral register and can start to proceed with our Residencia applications. As I sat there this morning on my fifth visit I thought about all the horror stories I was ...
Lucky you. We obtained Spanish residency a year ago, but according to our mayor we still don't live here. He refuses to give a padron to anyone who does not live in the village, despite it being illegal. He should give a padron to anyone ... Read More
Mag 250 by streamon
Hello to everyone in the Murcia and Almeria regions in Spain. I will try to explain why a Mag 250 STB seems to cost a lot of money when supplied with subscriptions. Yes, from most auction sites they can be bought for as little as £60. But ...
I have a MAG250. When it works it works well but often it just keeps breaking up. I have to use a wireless link for my internet as there are no land telephone lines near me, and often about 8pm when a lot of people are going on line it is rubbish. ... Read More
Social Security number by DanWatson
Hi guys, I already have my NIE and social security number, but have misplaced my documents. How do I go about getting my Social Security number? I have been rebuffed at the office and my bank won't show me the document without my personal ...
Your welcome. Sorry I could not help. I am a pensioner so don't know, but is there a chance your boss has your other number as well, like they do in the UK with NIS number. Read More
Social Security number by DanWatson
Hi guys, I already have my NIE and social security number, but have misplaced my documents. How do I go about getting my Social Security number? I have been rebuffed at the office and my bank won't show me the document without my personal ...
If you have a book with your bank account your NIE should be on the details in the front of the book. Cant help with the other one. Suggest when you get them, you make a coded note of them somewhere safe. Its easy to lose paper documents. Read More
car - please help. getting so confused about what to do for the best!! by cavanblondediva
Hello there I do hope you can help me, as I am getting myself into a right old pickle!!! I am from the UK but have been living in Ireland for the last 10 years. I am moving to Spain in 10 weeks (mid-December) to take up employment. I have a dog. ...
Hi Chowetts Apart from the pros and cons of driving a right hand drive in a country set up for left hand drive, there is the issue of importing your car. You can drive it till the tax, MOT and insurance for driving in Europe expires which can be ... Read More
car - please help. getting so confused about what to do for the best!! by cavanblondediva
Hello there I do hope you can help me, as I am getting myself into a right old pickle!!! I am from the UK but have been living in Ireland for the last 10 years. I am moving to Spain in 10 weeks (mid-December) to take up employment. I have a dog. ...
I think I have already replied to you before. Cars in England and I assume Ireland are much cheaper than in Spain, so it is very tempting to buy a Spanish registered car before you leave. However it is easy to end up with a car you are unable to ... Read More
Moving to Oliva, Valencia Nov/Dec 2014 by cavanblondediva
Hello there I am hoping that some of you will be able to advise me on a few things. I am due to make the move over to Oliva in Spain. I have found myself a job, and so am emmigrating from Ireland. I have a dog, and am wondering what the best ...
Yours was a good suggestion as it only means a few hours in flight. But size of dog will be important. Read More
Moving to Oliva, Valencia Nov/Dec 2014 by cavanblondediva
Hello there I am hoping that some of you will be able to advise me on a few things. I am due to make the move over to Oliva in Spain. I have found myself a job, and so am emmigrating from Ireland. I have a dog, and am wondering what the best ...
Sorry, that should have been one way hire company, not two way. Read More
Moving to Oliva, Valencia Nov/Dec 2014 by cavanblondediva
Hello there I am hoping that some of you will be able to advise me on a few things. I am due to make the move over to Oliva in Spain. I have found myself a job, and so am emmigrating from Ireland. I have a dog, and am wondering what the best ...
Sounds like Mick's suggestion is a good one, but it depends on how big your dog is. I would think a big dog will have to go in the hold. Suggest you contact the airline company you will be using for advise. One other suggestion is to hire a ... Read More
Do I buy a LHD car at home...or when I move to Spain? by cavanblondediva
Hello I am after some advice re:- having a car in Spain. I am currently living in Ireland, but am due to move over to Spain for good in Nov/Dec 2014. At the moment I have no car. What is the best thing to do in my situation? Do I buy a LHD car ...
Hi You can drive an English registered car for a max of 6 months in Spain, and make sure you have proof of how long you have been in the country, perhaps your flight or ferry confirmations. Of course it will depend on the time your English ... Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Would love to buy it but cant afford this manufacture year. Best luck with looking for a bike. Read More
Do I need a new NIE? by Naomi Abrahams
I got my NIE in 2008 and left Spain, shortly afterwards. It was just a printed sheet of paper, with my details and number on it, and not a card. I think they do things differently these days. Do I need to apply for another one if I move back to ...
Hi It is not usual to have an expiry date on an NIE. I remember checking with some friends about mine, and no one had an expiry date. Are you sure it is not a Padron (from the local town hall)? These in my municipality at least, last a couple of ... Read More
useless legal advice by Jakeway123
we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...
Sorry I meant to say. Don't pay the solicitor anything till you speak to another (honest ) solicitor. Read More
useless legal advice by Jakeway123
we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...
I am afraid the only way you will know will be to get a good solicitor to check with land registry. Unless it is a new rule, as I said I have never heard of property being reassessed for sale value. Its value is its value. If a seller wanted ... Read More
seconhand car
Try Ebay. I will be needing a car soon, and found some under Right Hand drive Spanish registered cars in Spain. Read More
useless legal advice by Jakeway123
we used a cheap estate agent/abogado/conveyencer when we bought our property, he hooked us up with electricity illegally and when we got caught (we were in the uk at the time) we were fined 350 euros, even though we had paid him 350 euros to help us ...
Sorry to hear about your problems. I wonder if your solicitor was playing the white money blac k money game in collusion with the seller. If the solicitor undervalues the property for tax purposes, the seller pays less tax as well as the ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hi Liz Any luck with the insurance. See you Tuesday. Let me know if any changes. Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hi Xertaliz. I thought I was sending a message to Roz. We had planned to go to Tortosa on Tuesday. Have a nice trip. Look forward to meeting you. Read More
Money transfer by JessieJP
Any recommendations for money transfer from UK to Spain for property purchase. My bank are trying to charge me a fee and rates don't seem the most competitive? Thanks for any suggestions Jess
I agree with above comments. You will have to bite the bullet and pay whatever. Best thing is to look up half a dozen exchange companies on line and find the cheapest. You could ask your Spanish solicitor if you can transfer direct to him (as they ... Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
Hi I think you looked in the wrong place. Here is a quote from an example on the internet. "For my car a 2003 Merc ML270 cdi the tax would be 1,785 euros." This was for a four year old car and was in 2007. The cost has not gone ... Read More
Pre plans for living in Spain by Mrupnorth
Hello I am moving to Spain in the next week and my wife and 2 kids will follow in 4 or so weeks time. I know I need to get my NIE for most things but can't do that until I get there Anything I could be doing to save rushing around when I ...
From what I know it varies with the area. But in mine we had to get our Padrons from our local town hall first. To get those depends on the local mayor. By European law the mayor must give you a padron wherever you live in the area covered by ... Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
Scotishjohn, it does not have to be left hand drive. You can matriculate a RHD with continental headlights installed or if the car has convertible headlights. Its the headlights that are important not the side of the steering wheel. Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
Hi My previous message gives the cost except the import duty which depends on the value they put on your cars. It is approx. 20% of the value but they have their own idea of values, so a matriculation company will help with that. Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
Hi Would be best to look on line for English speaking companies in the area you will be living. I have a couple but they are in Catalunia so not easy to get to if you want to go to their office for some reason. Look up "English speaing ... Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Hi You will need an IVT (MOT), up to date emission certificate, and proof of transfer of registration plus insurance. Also a road tax certificate (you don't put this in the window as in UK, but keep it in the car). If you really fancy a car ... Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Its NOT at all simple Mrupnorth. And definitely not cheap. Please reread my tips to see how complicated it is to matriculate(re-register) your car. And in particular how expensive it is. Even getting a professional company to matriculate your ... Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Hi Legally you can only drive a British car for six months before matriculating it. But the time will depend on your insurance company which may only allow 3 months abroad. You will need to start matriculation before this all expires, but once you ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
That sounds just the ticket. Speak next week. Dorothy Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Hi I can answer some of your questions, or at least point you in the right direction. It only takes a few hours to open a bank account. If you take proof of your job contract or rental contract, and passport, it should not be a problem. ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Thanks Ros See you next week Dorothy Read More
Any advice would be greatly received by HelenLancs
Hi I am planning to relocate to the western Costa del Sol in January with my 85 year old mother who lives with me. I am a successful slimming consultant here in the UK and hope to set up and run groups in this area. Any advice would be greatly ...
I should have added, in Catalunia you do not register direct with your local GP. We had to take our tarjeta sanitaria to the local Cat Salut to register. Any local Brit or English speaking local will know where it is. I don't know if it will be ... Read More
Any advice would be greatly received by HelenLancs
Hi I am planning to relocate to the western Costa del Sol in January with my 85 year old mother who lives with me. I am a successful slimming consultant here in the UK and hope to set up and run groups in this area. Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi Helen Lancs I do not know how the system here works for under pension age, but through experience, I can comment on health care for pensioners. If mum is on any treatment, make sure she sees the doctor/specialist just before leaving the UK. ... Read More
Irish in spain ?
Why do you want to move to an Irish community? If that is the case why not stay in Ireland. The beauty of moving to a foreign country is to mix with the local population and any other "foreigners" in the area. And if it is a language problem, ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Good idea to visit. Lots of things will depend on where in Spain you prefer. Climate for one. If you don't like summer temps over 35C (sorry can you convert), then the North of Spain may be best. The middle of Spain tends to have ave temps over ... Read More
please tell me abut my selection in euskal telecome
It is a fraud. Please do not authorise any payments. Read More
Job offer from EUSKALTELECOMS S.A Edificio 809, Parque Tecnologico De by yasir29feb
Dear All, Need your help as i have received a job offer without any interview from EUSKALTELECOMS S.A, a Spanish owned company, job is based in Moscow, Russia, and they are offering me a very handsome salary package with many fringe benefits, i ...
I have a worrying feeling someone has hacked the Expat.com site to get these email addresses. Seems a lot of you have received them. Read More
Job offer from EUSKALTELECOMS S.A Edificio 809, Parque Tecnologico De by yasir29feb
Dear All, Need your help as i have received a job offer without any interview from EUSKALTELECOMS S.A, a Spanish owned company, job is based in Moscow, Russia, and they are offering me a very handsome salary package with many fringe benefits, i ...
You did not mention what the job was for. Euskaltelecoms appears to be a phone, internet, TV provider in Spain. However I have a top box that is sold globally, but was made in Russia, so perhaps the Russian post is for the manufacturer. Sorry ... Read More
Need information about Spain cremations by campogirl
Hi My husband and I are retired and live in the area between Reus and Tortosa. Would that be near enough to you for you to hold a service. I have thought about making arrangement for funerals for us. My mother did this in England and it saved a ...
Thanks for your advice David. I will have to look for one that has an English speaker, as although I can go shopping, my conversation Spanish is not yet up to discussing this. Read More
Need information about Spain cremations
Hi My husband and I are retired and live in the area between Reus and Tortosa. Would that be near enough to you for you to hold a service. I have thought about making arrangement for funerals for us. My mother did this in England and it saved a ... Read More
Autoescuela & license info? by JB80
Hi all, I'm going to have to apply for my Spanish license soon and was wondering firstly if anybody has a good recommendation for an autoescuela in or around the Sant Joan de Alicante, El Campello, Muchamiel areas? I'd consider elsewhere too if ...
I assume you are not from Europe. I was under the impression you can drive unlimited on an English licence. Hope that is not wrong as I have been driving for over a year now :/ If anyone knows for sure please let me know. Read More
Job market in Spain??? by AussieConnie
Job market in Paris??? Hi all Just wondering what the job market is like in Spain for English-only speaking Aussie if I get a working visa? Just curious to see if 1 - I need Spain, or English is acceptable 2 - If there is any jobs to be had? My ...
Unless you work on line from home for an English or Aussie company, you do definitely need Spanish. There are possibly jobs working as a nanny or similar for an English speaking family or perhaps working in an English run bar, but you would need to ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Whoops sorry, I should have said here. Read More
Need advice on supplies shopping (food etc) by unity100
Hi people, I need advice on shopping for kitchen, food supplies - you know, olive oil, bread, cheese, butter this that : I noticed that in spain, there is a LOT of 'neatly packaged', small amount foodstuffs. For example, there are tiny glass jars ...
It is definitely worth looking around and comparing. My husband loves peanut butter, but I found it expensive in Mercadona (though I do most of my weekly shop there). I found a small Halal shop which sells peanut butter in jars twice the size for ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
You are right. This morning an agricultural worker climbed over our wall holding out a long handled pruning saw with a broken blade and a spare blade in his other hand. My husband who speaks less Spanish than me quickly saw his problem, and got ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Thanks Rompastomper. If the UK government freeze or even worse stop paying state pension to expats in Europe then many will have to seriously consider going back to the UK. I doubt I would be able to sell my house in Spain for enough to get a ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Thanks for your comment. As I said I was disappointed with the police, but 1 out of three is not so bad. And hopefully in the future, I will have many more dealings with the bank and health care system than with the police. Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Like you my only concern here is that the UK may leave the EU. We are pensioners and get free health care as EU citizens and UK pensioners, but do not know what will happen if we are no longer EU citizens. I just hope that if it comes to that ... Read More
Free Satellite TV In Spain by nrsutton
Hi I'm moving to Spain soon and I was wondering how I get Satellite TV while I'm over there. I'm a complete noob and don't even know where to start. Many Thanks
Hi I used to get all the programmes available on Sky here using a 1.2 meter dish. However, BBC, ITV, 4 and 5 channels have all been moved to a new satellite. This comes to 30 programmes. I don't watch a lot of them much at all but you never know ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I agree that it is very difficult to integrate with Spanish people especially in a village. They are all very friendly but unlike stories I have read of expats in France and Italy, we have never been invited in to their homes or lives. I hope this ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
If I had not been paid for two months I would be looking for another job. But then unemployment is very high here so I guess if you have a job you try to hang on to it. Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Compared to England, the banking and health systems in Spain are 100% better. While on holiday here, my husband developed a bleeding ulcer and was literally bleeding to death without realising it. Within ten minutes of arriving in casualty (with ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I live in the Spanish countryside. On one side of the postcard we lose the internet at times, a nuisance now we have lost BBC etc on Sky and have a IPTV top box connected to our internet, but we live with it. Occasionally our water seems to have a ... Read More
hallo by mollyfarr
this is molly lived in Mora de Ebre for 12 years Still like it better than anywhere else I do watercolours of the villages nearby at the moment, also do portraits any thing really recently started last year doing acryilics of fishermen with fish
Hi Molly I live about 11 K from you. I am in my sixties, my husband as well. I shop in Mora every week. Perhaps if you like we could meet up sometime. Read More
Do I need a new NIE? by Naomi Abrahams
I got my NIE in 2008 and left Spain, shortly afterwards. It was just a printed sheet of paper, with my details and number on it, and not a card. I think they do things differently these days. Do I need to apply for another one if I move back to ...
Sorry, I should have added it may also depend on if you still have the same address. My NIE has my address on it, so it would probably be invalid if you are at a different address. Read More
Do I need a new NIE? by Naomi Abrahams
I got my NIE in 2008 and left Spain, shortly afterwards. It was just a printed sheet of paper, with my details and number on it, and not a card. I think they do things differently these days. Do I need to apply for another one if I move back to ...
I think it will depend on whether there is an expiry date or not. I got my NIE in 2003, and there is no expiry so I am still using it. I used it intermittently till 2012 as I was only here for holidays until then, when I moved here permanently. I ... Read More
What is the right procedure of getting patron, NIE and residen permit? by Bwoman
Hello, I am from canada, and plan to live in Spain. the information I have heard and researched about becoming legal resident in Spain seem quite conflicting. So my question is: what is the correct procedure to get all the formalities done. For ...
I am glad that the other replies match with mine as you do not need more confusion. Just as a brief list. Visa (Best check for requirements through a local Spanish Embassy in your own country to save disappointment) Gestor ( saves time, and ... Read More
how i can get a resident visa for spain by jessa mae
hi I'm here leaving in the Philippines. I had a English boyfriend we decide to reside in Spain but our problem is I'm holding a Filipino Passport. We already read some possible solution in the Internet. I need advice from you guys that is now ...
You may feel aggrieved, but I think that the way you worded your reply led some of us to think this may be a scam. Perhaps you need to think about the way you word things another time. Read More
how i can get a resident visa for spain by jessa mae
hi I'm here leaving in the Philippines. I had a English boyfriend we decide to reside in Spain but our problem is I'm holding a Filipino Passport. We already read some possible solution in the Internet. I need advice from you guys that is now ...
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What citizenship info to use when opening a Paypal Account in Spain by unity100
Hi again people - hope you're all doing well. I have a question : While opening a paypal account in spain (to be able to withdraw money to my spanish bank account), it is asking me 'country of citizenship'. Now, this is confusing me - i have ...
Hi I don't know much about Paypal, having only used it as a guest on Ebay. Can you run the account online and transfer online from Paypal. If not it might pay anyway to change your account to a bank that has online banking, so you can keep up ... Read More
What citizenship info to use when opening a Paypal Account in Spain by unity100
Hi again people - hope you're all doing well. I have a question : While opening a paypal account in spain (to be able to withdraw money to my spanish bank account), it is asking me 'country of citizenship'. Now, this is confusing me - i have ...
If you have a Spanish account, why not just transfer the money on line from your non Spanish account. I don't know what country you came from, but I still have an account in the UK and just transfer some money every month or so to my Spanish ... Read More