@BlueMoonx47
American expat in Spain
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About me
American, Married with children
Speaks Spanish, English
Registration: 23 September 2016
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How to get NLV if you don't have an apartment yet by Renoit
We aren't moving until Feb 2025 and realtors in Spain say nothing is going to be available for that time-frame until January. But NLV takes 3 months to process so what can I do? Help please.
We took a trip to make sure we wanted to live where we had picked (we did) and rented a furnished apartment. It was 5 months from lease sign to arrival. In retrospect, knowing what I know now, I would have rented a bare bones cheap but ... Read More
Is it possible to rent 12 months as non resident ? by Bazandi
We have sold our benidorm apartment we used to do 90 days there 90 days U.K we wish to take 12month Rental Contract and do the same we are pensioners and finance is not a problem. Is this possible
I believe that you rent you only need a NIE (which is a tax id number, NOT a visa. Although it appears as the unique identifier on a tarjeta de residencia.Prior to getting our NLV, we rented an apartment so that we could submit our application with ... Read More
US elections & your expat life (testimonies) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
I will remind those who are terrified of Trump ;that we already know much of his behaviouor. And we survived. We may not like it, but we survived, and the good news is (at least one can hope), this is it. No more terms.What I observe are the ... Read More
US elections & your expat life (testimonies) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
We came here before Trump was elected. From our perspective, because we are here, it made no difference at all between Obama, Trump, and Biden. Exactly what one would expect, when living in a different country. I will say that the typical Spanish ... Read More
Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV by jfranknichols
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ...
Another thought for you:As a US passport holder, you can come to Europe/Spain for 90 days. Come for 90 days under that, no need for NIE, rent an RV, see what you can see in 90 days and then decide.If I were wanting to see lots of Spain, I would ... Read More
Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV by jfranknichols
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ...
For proof of income, I obtained a benefit statement from IRS, online. That was accepted. I don't recall getting it apostilled, just translated. 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 ...
What is a NEI? I am familiar with NIE, DNI, and Tarjeta de Residencia. I have not heard of NEI before Read More
Non-paying tenants : what options do I have as a landlord? by ncfacebook26
I have given a written notice to my tenants over then 2 months before their contract expires because I need my flat for my own use . However , they rejected to move out and have informed me that they will live on deposit and will stop ...
I would be tempted to do whatever it took to get them out. Some repairs etc is better than having an albatross around your neck. Read More
Taxes with NLV by Lole9
I am just starting to investigate the required taxes on retirement earnings with a NLV. It seems as though it may be over 30-35%. Has anyone found a way to be in a lower tax bracket? Thank you!
There's a tax treaty between US and Spain, you may want to find a tax accountant who is familiar with this agreement and taxation of US expats.If you are on an NLV, in the first 5 years of the visa you can't leave the country for 183 days of the ... Read More
Moving to Spain by Olliemt
We are planning to move to Spain from the UK in Summer 2024 for the kids to start school in September. We have 3 children who will be 13, 8 and 3. Not very sure where in Spain to settle yet. We are thinking it may be better for the kids to be ...
You may also want to look into the language requirements for kids. We are in Valencia, and they require instruction in both Valenciana and Spanish; even for our son in American School of Valencia, in a US curriculum not Spanish.Our daughter was ... Read More
Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
Yes, I believe gifts are taxed. From what I've found:It varies by province. In Madrid the rate is 1%;It has to be paid within 30 days in other provinces, it varies between 5 and 10%So not as high a rate as inheritance tax. Regards Read More
Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
I've had good luck with medical care in Spain. I have not however had any serious medical issues. A few sonograms/an MRI. No long wait for appointment, process went well, etcMy son had a herniated disc, he had laproscopic surgery for ... Read More
NLV vs Digital Nomad visas by Docx2
I am a 70 year old single man, who wants to move to the EU. I "was" planning to go to Portugal, but the spoken language seems impenetrable. I am quite concerned about being lonely. I speak some Spanish and have loved visiting Spain, ...
Not to be pedantic, but "writing a book", in itself, is not working. You need to sell that book in order for it to begin to be considered "working".I mention that because I came to Spain under an NLV. After 5 years, when I updated my visa, ... Read More
Moving to Spain by mscarolyn030
Am I too old (80) to move to Spain? I Am an independent woman in excellent health and love the more relaxed style of living in Europe.
Age, at times, is just a number. My dad was very active right up till he passed, at 90. So I would not let that stop me.You may also find that European life style is actually more health inducing than US. Many people walk much more here than in ... 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 ...
@linsaywv I don't think that one renounces one's US citizenship at the Spain consulate or other government offices. This has to be done at a US facility. If involve filling out a form; paying an exit tax; and maybe some other things as well. Read More