PapaLima
American expat in Spain
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Lives in Valencia
Registration: 20 February 2016
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“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
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Non-Lucrative Resident Visa Process - Toronto Consulate by nowretired
Hello, Your input will be highly appreciated on your experience with obtaining the Non-lucrative Resident Visa at the Toronto consulate. We are familiar with the general process, but we are anxious to know the specifics at the consulate. While any ...
With the usual respect, Johncar, you're confused. For non-EU citizens, the process goes like this: 1) apply for and receive the non-lucrative visa at a Spanish consulate in their home nation 2) move to Spain 3) sign a long-term ... Read More
I want to teach English in Spain, and I have a 1 yr old baby... by AngelBuds
I know no one in Spain. Is it really smart or even somewhat safe to get my TEFL (Teach English certificate) while renting there? And then I would have to get childcare. Is this country known for taking advantage of women and children who ...
Unfortunately, as an American to get a working visa for Spain is nearly impossible for most jobs; it is particularly difficult as a language teacher. On top of that, with a basic teaching certification you would be lucky to get hired for more than ... 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 ...
That Barcelona thing was apparently a single judge, and the courts put a stop to it pretty quickly. It is not occurring anymore. Read More
“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
Hi! I am going through the sephardim process now and my lawyer told me that I would have to renounce my American citizenship as well. I have gathered all my "evidence" through a genealogist and I am scheduled for the Spanish language test ... Read More
“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
It is nearly impossible to recover a US citizenship once it has been formally renounced. Note- "formally renounced" means going through the process with the US government, not anything that a US citizen has done with any foreign ... Read More
“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
I believe and still hope that the reality still is: I “renounce” my U.S. citizenship to Spain, the U.S. does not give a rat’s #%% :), and I get to live in the country of my birth and my mother’s birth, spending my American ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
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Clearing your belongings through customs in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
Even if there is a "no deal" Brexit on 29th March 2019, it is unlikely that Spain will impose customs tariffs or duties on personal belongings immediately, if at all. But for peace of mind and full information you will need to watch ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
It might come as a shock to the Brits here, but people move to Spain from many nations that are outside of the EU. In fact, more people are here from non-EU nations than from the all of the EU, let alone from the UK. Clearing customs is ... Read More
I hesitate between Valencia and Malaga by European521
Hola todos Am a Canadian retiree and am planning to move to Spain. I hesitate between Valencia and Malaga and would like to have the opinion of other retirees who are living in either city. Muchas gracias!! D.
I'd echo Heidi- try them both instead of making up your mind without knowing. Malaga strikes me as having a higher percentage of English-speaking immigrants and expats, so integrating into a community for social life would probably be easier if ... Read More
“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
We are thinking of moving to Alicante in about a year & a half from the US. This is all new to us, what steps do we have to take to rent an apartment? My husband will be retiring. We’re so confused about how we will be taxed, any ... Read More
“Dual Citizenship” with USA & Spain by JonSidd
Hi! I’m new to the site (excited to be here) and have an important question about obtaining Spanish citizenship/renouncing my U.S. citizenship. My mother is Spanish (her entire family is from and still live in Jerez) and I’ve always ...
Hello Jon, I am assuming you had no problems obtaining your Spanish citizenship, and keeping your U.S.? I was born in Madrid and so was my mother. However, my father is American, and my situation is similar to yours: family in Spain ... Read More
Relocating 2019 by Miloson
Hi Everyone first post on here so here goes. Looking to buy a place in 2019. State Pension would we still get it when we reach pension age if we locate to Spain. We have been looking in Composol area. Does, anyone know this area. We want to be near ...
Your pension question depends highly on what your government rules are. Many people in Spain have small dogs, but you will need to find out the rules for bringing yours into the EU- there are rules about having them examined by a veterinarian, ... Read More
infant school by Hava ansi
hello my name is hava we moved to valencia recently i would be happy to receive recommendations on kindergartens for ages 1 plus in rosafa erea Thanxs.
No, I'm afraid not. Read More