rdruby699
American looking for information about Spain
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Registration: 14 June 2022
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Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, you definitely have to consider your tax liability with capital gains, so timing would be key. As for the car, yes, leasing contracts can be notoriously expensive to get out of.Sounds like you might want to consult an immigration ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod No, that is not the case. Some consulates have been known to require having an address in the location you鈥檙e moving to, while others just want to know what city you鈥檙e moving to (the L.A. consulate for example). Check the ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, the visa process was done before I moved to Spain鈥擨 wanted to make sure it was approved before undertaking all the other planning & rigamarole needed, like the documentation needed to fly my cat over with me, packing, ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, I am in Spain on a NLV. And yes, you will need to apply for it in the U.S.鈥攜ou will need to turn in your documents inperson to wherever your Spanish consulate is鈥� I think you鈥檙e in Florida? I know there鈥檚 a ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
Totally agree with gwynj on adjusting one鈥檚 daily schedule, especially if you鈥檙e heat intolerant. Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodYes, strike while the irons hot. Best of luck! If you have any further questions feel free to DM me 馃槉 Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodIt was a stab in the dark really. I had spoken to numerous people that loved Valencia, and a few that had moved here from the states. I knew I didn鈥檛 want to be further south, because while yes, most of Spain gets really hot during ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
There is a woman who relocated to France from the U.S. at age 70 a few years ago. Google 鈥淛anice in France鈥�. And gwynj says his Dad is a new expat at age 96! Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodAs for feeding her鈥攊t鈥檚 discouraged to feed them during & several hours prior to the flight in case they get motion sickness. Water is ok, although mine didn鈥檛 even want to drink. I did try to see if she鈥檇 eat a ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@MbershodI always have the same worry about secret holes & spaces she can find, but there is absolutely no place to hide in the bathroom on the plane鈥攋ust make sure the toilet seat is down of course. I didn鈥檛 let her get on the ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod,I will continue to encourage you. My 17 year old cat鈥攖he love of my life that I鈥檝e had since she was 4 months old鈥攄oes not like change, and will pace for 20 minutes if I move a piece of furniture. She was my primary ... Read More
Retiring from US by Mbershod
Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60鈥檚 looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...
@Mbershod, You did not miss the boat because of your age. I am 67 & just arrived in Valencia, Spain on a NLV from the U.S.And, I brought my beloved 17 year old cat with me (in the cabinof the plane). She did fine. I am renting a lovely furnished ... Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won鈥檛 be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@rbr33, Thank you for that advice! So I鈥檒l make sure to make an attempt to declare the products鈥攄efinitely not anywhere close to 430 euros, but I just don鈥檛 want to get fined for notdeclaring anything. Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won鈥檛 be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@Koko Mthank you鈥擨鈥檓 coming from So. Calif, so a somewhat similar climate, although drier, but yes, I can see where skincare needs would change, and thats good to know. Read More
Bringing Skincare Products for Personal Use into Spain by rdruby699
I will be moving to Spain on a NLV in Sept 2024. I planned on bringing several jars & bottles of my favorite skincare products in my checked baggage that I know I won鈥檛 be able to get in Spain (or Europe for that matter). Is there a ...
@merrittkennedyThank you for sharing that鈥攔eally good to know & assuages some of the trepidationI鈥檝e had concerning bringing several jars & bottles of product that I know I can鈥檛 get there. Good idea: I鈥檒l spread it ... Read More