seamus452
American looking for information about Spain
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Speaks English and Spanish and a very little German
Registration: 01 December 2023
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Okkupa problem by gianniboni58
Hi since the new law the okkupa problem decreased or is still the same.Thanks Gianni
From my reading and research, the occurrence of illegal squatting is actually quite rare, though it does exist, and there are anecdotal cases of it that through one person telling another portray it as more wide spread than it is. Not to diminish ... Read More
Dual USA/ Ireland citizens Needing Health Insurance in Spain by seamus452
Hello, All,For a few days now I have been in contact with two brokers and collecting information in order to get quotes and details for the health insurance my husband and I need to stay in Spain indefinitely, obtain the NIE, etc.It is my ...
Thank you so much for this information! Read More
Dual USA/ Ireland citizens Needing Health Insurance in Spain
Hello, All,For a few days now I have been in contact with two brokers and collecting information in order to get quotes and details for the health insurance my husband and I need to stay in Spain indefinitely, obtain the NIE, etc.It is my ... Read More
Gay Married Couple Looking to Relocate to Spain by markegoldstein
The question is where in Spain would a gay married couple in their 60s feel more comfortable?聽The choices are :Malaga/Torremolinos, Alicante, or Valencia.We like to make gay friends and have all the amenities that a decent-sized city would have ...
Hello, Have you spent much time in the Sitges area?It is a lovely spot, definitely gay friendly with close proximity to Barcelona. I have been visiting Spain regularly since the mid 1980s. I do not know much about Valencia or Alicante, ... Read More
Shipping my personal belongings from Florida to Spain
We are looking for guidance on the best way to ship our belongings from Fort Lauderdale Florida to Torremolinos Spain. Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated. We are planning to move this fall. Read More
Keeping an American phone number by seamus452
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ...
@gwynj Thank you. After some research, it seems that the Numero app does not allow one to keep one's current phone number. Did you find that to be the case? Were you assigned a new and different phone number? Read More
Keeping an American phone number by seamus452
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ...
Thank you. That is good information. Read More
Keeping an American phone number
Hello,We are moving to Spain in September. Does anybody use Google Voice as a way of keeping your American phone number? If so, what have been your experiences, both positive and negative? Also, does anybody recommend alternatives to google ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your 暗网禁区 ...
Hello, Greetings to all!My husband and I are in Torremolinos right now. Leaving April 30 to head home to the USA (South Florida).We'll be back in October for an extended stay, and would like to introduce ourselves to the forum.Our long term plan is ... Read More
Apostille of the Hague? by seamus452
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ...
@gwynj HelloNo need to apologize.As always, your answers are super informative and we appreciate the time and effort you put into each and every response. :)Gracias! Read More
Apostille of the Hague? by seamus452
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ...
@gwynj Thank youI have a husband, not a wife. And he is a EU citizen as well. We both have our Irish passports.I wondered about the marriage certificate both for tax reasons and for reasons or permanent residency.Seamus Read More
Apostille of the Hague? by seamus452
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ...
@Cesar Alejandro Yepez Hola @CesarThank you for your reply.I thought I saw a reply of yours in which you suggested an email contact, but that seems to be gone.Did you edit your response or did this site edit?No worries, it's OK, but I just want to ... Read More
Apostille of the Hague?
Hello, allA Spanish tax attorney mentioned having our American ( New York State) marriage certificate validated through a process called "apostille of the Hague" which I had never heard of. Has anyone out there, when becoming a Spanish tax resident, ... Read More
NIE health insurance requirement by seamus452
Hello,Just wondering if anyone here has had the experience of providing proof of health insurance coverage when applying for the Green NIE? I am here in Spain barely two months and want to get the NIE. Currently I am covered by my American Health ...
@gwynj Thanks again for your response, you're always very helpful.Just to clarify I would be applying for the green NIE.I am fully retired and do not plan to work. I will not be a tax resident until 2026 (183 days ).I did open a PO box at a local ... Read More
NIE health insurance requirement by seamus452
Hello,Just wondering if anyone here has had the experience of providing proof of health insurance coverage when applying for the Green NIE? I am here in Spain barely two months and want to get the NIE. Currently I am covered by my American Health ...
Thanks again for your response, you're always very helpful.Just to clarify I would be applying for the green NIE.I am fully retired and do not plan to work. I will not be a tax resident until 2026 (183 days ).I did open a PO box at a local MailBox ... Read More