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American expat in the Netherlands

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American

Lives in Rotterdam, South Holland

Speaks English, Portuguese, French

Registration: 27 May 2014

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8 years ago
Jerryisnotmyname

Getting out of the U.S. by Jerryisnotmyname

Hello Expats, I am a U.S. Citizen and have been considering getting out of the U.S. for some time. I am a retired Civil Engineer and have a retirement income. Just wondering how things are for Folks from the U.S. In Spain. Not sure at this time ...

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On a retirement income, Portugal is more advantageous in general. Also, the tax system may be more in your favor. Plus ... it's a really nice place to be. And you still have easy access to all of Europe. When I lived in Lisbon, no matter where I ... Read More

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8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

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Hi Paddywhack. This is what I am looking at (the rates quoted to me at the bank were just a euro or two higher.) https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/ProteccionSalud/6000018131648/en/ You will see a table at the bottom of the page of ... Read More

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8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

gitboxer

Funny. After having a good look around, I am seeing nothing that looks like better coverage at a better price than what Sabadell has offered me through DKV, a pretty comprehensive policy called Proteccion Salud, which they are charging at 62 euros a ... Read More

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8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

gitboxer

Many thanks for the response, Vicki. Read More

gitboxer replied to a thread
8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

gitboxer

I wonder, is there some solution for people who are here in Spain for shorter periods? Read More

gitboxer replied to a thread
8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

gitboxer

Thanks, Vicki. Read More

gitboxer replied to a thread
8 years ago
Peace.Vegan

Never make a private health insurance with a Bank by Peace.Vegan

Hi dear expats! Never make a private health insurance with a bank

gitboxer

I am curious about this as well. My understanding is that it is essential to take out private health insurance in order to request residence in Spain. I have been offered such (but have not yet purchased) at the same place I opened a bank account -- ... Read More