SilverGrizzly
American expat in Spain
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9
About me
American
Speaks English I worked in Saudi Arabia for several years and used to have decent survival Arabic. I am learning Spanish for my expat life.
Registration: 30 December 2021
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Americans in Spain by DrDuane
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ...
That was pretty much my experience with the consulate in San Francisco. I ended up mailing them all the documents and a month later received my passport back with my visa. As soon as I started playing by their rules every thing got very ... Read More
OVIEDO - Anyone here?! by MelanPerkyEnergy
Hi,I just moved in Oviedo, Spain.There doesn't seem to be too many º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s in this area or many online communities about this city.I do not have Facebook, so I cannot join the usual groups there and I am looking through other sources which are not ...
Hola, Michelle:And welcome to Oviedo and Asturias.There are English speaking expats scattered about Oviedo, Gijon and Aviles and no doubt some tucked away in the remote parts of Asturias. I have been here for eight months and there doesn’t ... Read More
Tax considerations for American expats living in Spain by guynoir
Hello, everyone,I've been following this forum for some time; most of the inquiries about tax situations have been fielded by UK or other European citizens. My post is an inquiry in two parts:a) Are there American expats who are retirees among the ...
@guynoirHola Chico:I am a retired Californian in my first year of residence in Spain and can give some information on your questions. And i have a lot of additional questions of my own.As far as visas go, i am the first year of a non-lucrativa ... Read More
OVIEDO - Anyone here?! by MelanPerkyEnergy
Hi,I just moved in Oviedo, Spain.There doesn't seem to be too many º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s in this area or many online communities about this city.I do not have Facebook, so I cannot join the usual groups there and I am looking through other sources which are not ...
I also live in Oviedo.Recently retired, though semi-retired for 15 or so years.During that period I was able to travel several months a year looking for my retirement place.I have visited Asturias twice.Once before the plague.And last year ... Read More
OVIEDO - Anyone here?! by MelanPerkyEnergy
Hi,I just moved in Oviedo, Spain.There doesn't seem to be too many º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s in this area or many online communities about this city.I do not have Facebook, so I cannot join the usual groups there and I am looking through other sources which are not ...
I am also in Oviedo. Read More
Questions about health care for expats in Spain by SilverGrizzly
I am Barry, norteamericano and new to this forum and site. I have been semi-retired for the past 15 years, working with a medical staffing agency that has allowed me to travel 2 to 3 months every year. I have used those travels to to scout ...
StacieStaples: I am working through similar issues. I think I am pretty good at solving problems but recognize that I have limited existing skills at being an expat. There is a whole lot of new skills to learn: money & finances, health care, ... Read More
Questions about health care for expats in Spain by SilverGrizzly
I am Barry, norteamericano and new to this forum and site. I have been semi-retired for the past 15 years, working with a medical staffing agency that has allowed me to travel 2 to 3 months every year. I have used those travels to to scout ...
GWYNJ: Thanks for such a quick and through response. I got a quote from Asisa by saying I am 69. The rates seem to be a little bit cheaper in Asturias, 1,360 € without copay down to 850 € for a policy with a “slightly ... Read More
Retiring in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Spain? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Very thoughtful post. Thank you. I am reminded again that ‘Life is the art of compromise.’ Read More
Questions about health care for expats in Spain
I am Barry, norteamericano and new to this forum and site. I have been semi-retired for the past 15 years, working with a medical staffing agency that has allowed me to travel 2 to 3 months every year. I have used those travels to to scout ... Read More