@rdruby699
American looking for information about Spain
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Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, you definitely have to consider your tax liability with capital gains, so timing would be key. As for the car, yes, leasing contracts can be notoriously expensive to get out of.Sounds like you might want to consult an immigration ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod No, that is not the case. Some consulates have been known to require having an address in the location you’re moving to, while others just want to know what city you’re moving to (the L.A. consulate for example). Check the ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, the visa process was done before I moved to Spain—I wanted to make sure it was approved before undertaking all the other planning & rigamarole needed, like the documentation needed to fly my cat over with me, packing, ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, I am in Spain on a NLV. And yes, you will need to apply for it in the U.S.—you will need to turn in your documents inperson to wherever your Spanish consulate is— I think you’re in Florida? I know there’s a ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
Totally agree with gwynj on adjusting one’s daily schedule, especially if you’re heat intolerant. Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, strike while the irons hot. Best of luck! If you have any further questions feel free to DM me 😊 Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodIt was a stab in the dark really. I had spoken to numerous people that loved Valencia, and a few that had moved here from the states. I knew I didn’t want to be further south, because while yes, most of Spain gets really hot during ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
There is a woman who relocated to France from the U.S. at age 70 a few years ago. Google “Janice in France”. And gwynj says his Dad is a new expat at age 96! Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodAs for feeding her—it’s discouraged to feed them during & several hours prior to the flight in case they get motion sickness. Water is ok, although mine didn’t even want to drink. I did try to see if she’d eat a ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodI always have the same worry about secret holes & spaces she can find, but there is absolutely no place to hide in the bathroom on the plane—just make sure the toilet seat is down of course. I didn’t let her get on the ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod,I will continue to encourage you. My 17 year old cat—the love of my life that I’ve had since she was 4 months old—does not like change, and will pace for 20 minutes if I move a piece of furniture. She was my primary ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod, You did not miss the boat because of your age. I am 67 & just arrived in Valencia, Spain on a NLV from the U.S.And, I brought my beloved 17 year old cat with me (in the cabinof the plane). She did fine. I am renting a lovely furnished ... Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won’t be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@rbr33, Thank you for that advice! So I’ll make sure to make an attempt to declare the products—definitely not anywhere close to 430 euros, but I just don’t want to get fined for notdeclaring anything. Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won’t be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@Koko Mthank you—I’m coming from So. Calif, so a somewhat similar climate, although drier, but yes, I can see where skincare needs would change, and thats good to know. Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won’t be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@merrittkennedyThank you for sharing that—really good to know & assuages some of the trepidationI’ve had concerning bringing several jars & bottles of product that I know I can’t get there. Good idea: I’ll spread it ... Read More