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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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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
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
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 ...
Thank you for your answers.I am a dual Ireland / USA citizen.So, now having that information, as far as you know, what parts of your above very comprehensive information pertain to me.Do I need the NIE at all if I am not yet planning to buy property ... 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 ...
Thank you for this information, this is what I was looking for, Read More
NIE health insurance requirement
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 ... Read More
Retired Gay American º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s in Spain? by RickyP3
Hello,I'm researching places to emigrate to in Spain, maybe Portugal in the coming year. We are a retired gay male couple in California, and would like to hear from similar folks who have found comfortable places in Spain for their new homes. It's a ...
@RickyP3 Hi, my name is James, Have you explored Malaga and the Costa del Sol? Large gay community in Torremolinos, though while not a very pretty town may have what you are looking for. There a many good points : (1) ideal climate (2) major train ... 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@bobvogelaar4 Where in Spain have you been living, Bob? 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@Matthew (Mateo) Hello MateoMy name is James and my husband and I planning to move to Spain in the fall from South Florida (Fort Lauderdale.). We have done a few trips to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. Our destination will be Torremolinos for ... Read More
Quakers in Spain
Hello I will move to the Costa del Sol in the fall. I am from the United States, speak Spanish, retired, and 60 years old. I am also a Friend, as in a Quaker, though I currently do not belong to a Meeting. I am wondering if there are any meetings ... Read More
Relocation agent versus real estate agent by seamus452
Hello,Does anyone in this community have any leads on a relocation agent? We have been told that hiring a good relocation agent is a better option than a local real estate agent when moving to Spain and looking for satisfactory housing. We are ...
@Devonlass Thank you very much for your response and for sharing your ideas as any and all information is useful.James Read More