Al SAmD
American expat in Spain
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Registration: 26 July 2022
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Bank Recommendations by Snapper55
Hi, my wife Renae and I are from Wisconsin in the US. We are retirerees who have traveled a good deal but who now want to establish a residence in Barcelona. We have secured NIE numbers from the consulate in Chicago. We will travel to Barcelona ...
I opened a nonresident account (that's what you'll need to start) with Banco Sabadell as an American citizen a few years ago and have found it very easy to work with. All my documents are in English, the app works well in English, and online ... Read More
How do you move your stuff from the US to Spain? by zurlita
Hi there!We are planning to move to Malaga this summer and we want to reduce our stuff to minimum. However, after almost 20 years in the US, it will be probably hard to leave with just a piece of luggage. Even though we would make effort to reduce ...
Last year I made a table of excess luggage fees after a lot of digging for information. The fees could change at any moment, and having a booking would be the best way to know how much it would cost. But for what it's worth, here are some prices ... Read More
How do you prove that you have enough economic resources? by zurlita
Hi Everybody,In order to get a non-lucrative visa, it's necessary to demonstrate that you have enough economic resources to avoid being a burden for the welfare system in Spain. I see that the law requires "supporting documentation of obtaining ...
Hi Zurlita,Yes, do everything with your EU passport, including your NIE. It will definitely make the process smoother. Just tell them you are European and leave out the American citizenship. This is the approach my lawyer is using for me. (I got my ... Read More
How do you prove that you have enough economic resources? by zurlita
Hi Everybody,In order to get a non-lucrative visa, it's necessary to demonstrate that you have enough economic resources to avoid being a burden for the welfare system in Spain. I see that the law requires "supporting documentation of obtaining ...
Hi Zurlita, You can also get an NIE by visiting a Spanish consulate. There is no need to prove economic means. Here's the government link for the NY consular office, and it seems the other offices have the same information. It explains everything. ... Read More
How do you prove that you have enough economic resources? by zurlita
Hi Everybody,In order to get a non-lucrative visa, it's necessary to demonstrate that you have enough economic resources to avoid being a burden for the welfare system in Spain. I see that the law requires "supporting documentation of obtaining ...
Hi Zurlita,I have US/an EU dual nationality, and am in the process of getting Spanish residency here in Spain, without starting anything in another country. Spain only recognizes one nationality, so I'm going with the EU one for this.I wish I could ... Read More
How to exchange money for buying a house in Spain? by zurlita
Hi Everybody,Next summer I plan to move to Spain and eventually to buy an apartment in Malaga, after I will probably rent for about an year. Currently I live in the US and have all money in dollars, in the US banks.I can't predict the exchange rate ...
Hi Zurlita,I bought a house in Spain as a US citizen three years ago. I hope my experience can be of some help. I opened a non-resident bank account in Spain before the purchase. (I already had an NIE.) I’ve been living and working in ... Read More
Covering Pre-existing Conditions by adamsmit
I am reading ambiguous information about private health insurers covering people with pre-existing health conditions. Please anyone with confirmed information report if you know individuals with pre-existing conditions and the outcome either: 1) ...
Monthly, my premium comes out to about 96 euros, and I'm in my 60's. The three companies gave quotes that were only a few euros different. I went with Cosalud (Catalana Occidente) due to some small services near my location since the price was ... Read More
Covering Pre-existing Conditions by adamsmit
I am reading ambiguous information about private health insurers covering people with pre-existing health conditions. Please anyone with confirmed information report if you know individuals with pre-existing conditions and the outcome either: 1) ...
I recently shopped for and then purchased health insurance in Spain, suitable for residency requirements. I’ve come across many posts around the internet asking for information about whether you can get coverage for pre-existing conditions, ... Read More