michaelbrourman
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Registration: 20 November 2022
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Los Angeles Spanish Consulate by rdruby699
I am hoping to retire to Spain in May 2024.I’m working with a Spanish immigration lawyer (based in Barcelona), and I’ve compiled all the necessary documents, done the Apostille for the FBI background check, & had the required ...
@rdruby699 It is really important to check it late at night and early in the morning. it appears they only update it with new appointment dates once a month and when they are gone you have to wait another month. Read More
Moving to Spain solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Spain is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
@lmurphy213 I have been visiting Barcelona for 2-3 months almost every year since 2013. Missed one year due to the pandemic. Rented apartments for each of those years. In November 2022, we found one we wanted to rent long-term and moved here. My ... Read More
Los Angeles Spanish Consulate by rdruby699
I am hoping to retire to Spain in May 2024.I’m working with a Spanish immigration lawyer (based in Barcelona), and I’ve compiled all the necessary documents, done the Apostille for the FBI background check, & had the required ...
I believe any American citizen can get a visa through the Washington, DC office. I would strongly urge doing that. Read More
Los Angeles Spanish Consulate by rdruby699
I am hoping to retire to Spain in May 2024.I’m working with a Spanish immigration lawyer (based in Barcelona), and I’ve compiled all the necessary documents, done the Apostille for the FBI background check, & had the required ...
I went through this with the Los Angeles Consulate Office in the Summer and Fall of 2022. For weeks I was not able to get an appointment for a non-lucrative residency visa. I was trying twice a day: late at night and at 7 am each morning before they ... Read More
Social gathering or expat groups in Barcelona
Hello, I’m Michael and my flatmate and I moved to Barcelona in February 2023. I am a retired lawyer, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but I moved to Los Angeles in 1975. Mariia (Masha) is from Ukraine and is a professional wedding ... Read More
Moving to Spain solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Spain is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
We have lived in Barcelona for a year. Love the city . Have had difficulty picking up the language. Some people seem to have had good luck with DuoLingo so might try that. i assumed there would be English language social groups here but haven't ... Read More
Spanish Tax Form for treaty tax exemption by chasleslieb
What Spanish tax form is used to claim exemption from Spanish taxes as per dual tax residency provisions in the tax treaty with the U.S. I cannot get any accurate information from a Google search.It's like it is some big secret.
I got essentially the same read from a tax attorney in Atlanta, GA. But, he also said I should confirm it with a Spanish attorney and see if there is a Spanish form to file in addition to the IRS form.Since a few of us are interested in this issue, ... Read More
Renewing My Non-Lucrative Residency Visa
A simple question I hope: My non-lucrative residency visa expires in late February 2024, a year after my arrival in Barcelona. Where and how do I renew it? Read More
Best Pet Shop by Charlotte Wesley
Hi guys, I'm just new here and I was planning to get another dog, which shop could you recommend? I love dogs, the big ones
There are a number of pet rescues and shelters in Barcelona which have dogs available for adoption. Also, be aware of Spanish law on registering pets with local governments in Catalunya, both cats and dogs have to be registered within 60 to 90 days ... Read More
Acro showing “ Summary of Conviction “ by Museo
Hi All . Has anyone been successful with an NLV application despite their ACRO showing “ Summary of Conviction “?I have a Level 3 misdemeanour against me and I’m over 7 years into the ‘clear period ‘ . I want to apply ...
I think it depends a lot on the specific Consulate you apply to. My understanding is that non-violent misdemeanor convictions over 5 years old should not count against an applicant. When I applied, I had a 22 year old “detention” for ... Read More
Mailing Debit Cards from U.S. Bank To Spain by chasleslieb
My debit card on my U.S. bank account will expire a year after moving to Spain. Will they mail my new card to Spain or do I have to hire a courier or have it forwarded from my U.S. residency address via USPS.I have heard in one case the bank will ...
I recently had a new credit card sent to me by USAA. The old one didn’t have the right chip to work with the many one-touch payment machines used in retail establishments in Spain. I changed my address for mailing on the site and spoke to ... Read More
Will I be denied a Retirement visa because caution/record by Needtogetoutofhere2021
Have I now ruined any chances of moving to Spain Because of stupid decisions I made getting a conviction as youth for shoplifting over 40 years ago the circumstances I doubt would of got me a criminal conviction but 40 years ago they was so much ...
Spain only ask for the No criminal record for the past 5 years where you reside. At least it's the case a couple years ago when I did it. -@Vonster.1That is technically correct. When you read the information which you are required to provide, it ... Read More
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 also am looking for a bank in Varcrlona and am very disappointed there have been no responses to your question. I was able to open an account with Banco Santander on my last visit to Barcelona, but am very unhappy with it. I need a bank account ... Read More
Moving to Spain with our pets by D.Pearce
Hi everyone!We are an Australian and Singaporean couple looking to move to Spain under the Nomad visa for a year and hope to have the possibility to extend after. Our jobs revolve around the seas so somewhere coastal is ideal. We are also relocating ...
Barcelona is the most pet-friendly city I have ever lived in. Lots of parks for walking them. You only can walk them on the beach in certain months however. We walk a 1.5kg micro-Yorkie so we always are alert for problems because he is so small. ... Read More
Traveling to Barcelona or Valencia from Baltimore, USA by guynoir
I'm planning a trip to Valencia, Spain in March or April 2023. Flying from Baltimore, Maryland state, USA, I'm weighing the pros and cons of going to Barcelona first, then take a train to Valencia, the city of my main interest.Of course I can fly ...
We love Barcelona and have taken the train to Valencia and back. It’s a pleasant trip, mostly along the shore. I wouldn’t miss the chance to spend at least a couple of days on Barcelona if you have the time. I might be in the minority, ... Read More