expatrays
American looking for information about Spain
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Registration: 14 August 2016
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Drivers license conversion by JoeRowland
Good day my name is Joe and I will be relocating to Barcelona from the US in June. I intend to stay a year perhaps longer. Can anyone explain the requirements to get my ya license converted? Will I have to retake tests written and practical? Would ...
You will have to take a course, written test (score 90%), and driving training then pass a practical test. You have to sign up with a driving school and they have to recommend you when they feel you are ready to take tests.o Read More
New drivers license and rental cars by expatrays
I have had a Spanish drivers license since November 2018. Most all rental car companies I had talked to say that you have to have your license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Europe. I have had a drivers license in the US for 40+ years but that ...
It does not seem to make sense. I think it must be driven by insurance companies. Read More
New drivers license and rental cars by expatrays
I have had a Spanish drivers license since November 2018. Most all rental car companies I had talked to say that you have to have your license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Europe. I have had a drivers license in the US for 40+ years but that ...
Unfortunately I have to appear in person this time for a new picture. I will be back in the US in November but by then my Spanish license will be valid also. Thanks Read More
New drivers license and rental cars by expatrays
I have had a Spanish drivers license since November 2018. Most all rental car companies I had talked to say that you have to have your license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Europe. I have had a drivers license in the US for 40+ years but that ...
I will do that. Thanks for your suggestions. Read More
New drivers license and rental cars by expatrays
I have had a Spanish drivers license since November 2018. Most all rental car companies I had talked to say that you have to have your license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Europe. I have had a drivers license in the US for 40+ years but that ...
When you change a EU country license it will state what your original license date was but for a US license they do not ( US drivers have to take the driving test). Also the 1 year requirement is stated on the rental agencies web sites. Read More
New drivers license and rental cars
I have had a Spanish drivers license since November 2018. Most all rental car companies I had talked to say that you have to have your license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Europe. I have had a drivers license in the US for 40+ years but that ... Read More
Non Lucrative Visa - US Questions by turnstray
I'm finishing getting all of my documents together to be translated for the Non-Lucrative visa and have 2 questions for anyone who may have gone through the process already. 1. Do I need to get the National Visa Application translated? It was ...
The consulate asked for it when I went to submit my application, it's not on the website. I do know that each consulate can be different. I was able to print out a letter and statement from my brokagage website that was sufficient. It needs to ... Read More
Non Lucrative Visa - US Questions by turnstray
I'm finishing getting all of my documents together to be translated for the Non-Lucrative visa and have 2 questions for anyone who may have gone through the process already. 1. Do I need to get the National Visa Application translated? It was ...
1 As already answered application does not have to be translated. 2. I provided 3 months of bank statements to show my Social security deposits. For brokagage accounts I had to have a letter signed by the brokagage company along with a summary of ... Read More
American living in Calp/Altea by Nikane
I am an American in my mid-30s living in Calp/Altea. I would really love to meet other expats in the area for some hiking, chilling out or whatever. Nikane
Robert, thank you for the reply. Read More
American living in Calp/Altea by Nikane
I am an American in my mid-30s living in Calp/Altea. I would really love to meet other expats in the area for some hiking, chilling out or whatever. Nikane
My wife and I have been planning to retire to Alicante early in 2018 but have been thinking some about Altea. We will be in Alicante for the month of April this year to look around and plan on a visit or 2 to Altea. My main concern is a car needed ... Read More
Retiring to Alicante next year
My wife and I are planning to retire to Alicante next year. We did visit there last year and plan spending the Month of April 2017 there exploring. We currently live in Colorado in USA. We are very excited to become Alicante residents. Steve and ... Read More