FiJam
New memberSouth African expat in Spain
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South African
Lives in Santa Pola
Registration: 07 August 2015
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Obtaining Padron and residency by digger79
Hi, Moved over in Jan and am in a short term let until I get everything sorted. I have opened a bank account and obtained my NIE. Next step is the Padron which is causing a bit of a problem. I know what is needed but what I don't have is a ...
Having just recently completed this process in Girona, I have first hand experience of the process. I also had interpreters with me so that the information received was fully understood. Firstly it was made clear that each Extranjeria does NOT have ... Read More
Anyone have experience of living near Girona? by lindavan
Hi. I'm currently living near Aberdeen, Scotland. My husband and I retired a wee while ago and are considering a move to Spain. We do not plan to move to the south of Spain and therefore we have looked at a few other areas - both west and north ...
Hi Linda, Good idea to keep in touch;) We seem to share the same reasons for liking the area! Have a look at meetups.com for groups in that area - mixed Spanish and English which is great;) I have signed up to the Girona group and am looking ... Read More
Anyone have experience of living near Girona? by lindavan
Hi. I'm currently living near Aberdeen, Scotland. My husband and I retired a wee while ago and are considering a move to Spain. We do not plan to move to the south of Spain and therefore we have looked at a few other areas - both west and north ...
I retired from the UK to Alicante five years ago and have not regretted it, but I am currently making plans to move to the Girona area later in the year. The reasons are twofold - firstly it's a couple of degrees cooler further north and I do ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
What about Meetup.com?;) Read More
Apartment search by Tracy6234
Hi, Can anyone please tell me how to start my rental apartment search? Thank you kindly, Tracy
I have been renting here for a number of years, and am currently looking to move from Alicante to the Girona area so I,m busy searching again;) My current search sites are pisos.com and habitaclia as well as tucasa and loquo.com - all good;) Just be ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hi, I am not Australian, but I am originally from South Africa so there are some similarities;) I lived in the UK for 10 years before moving here to Alicante - the long winters and low skies just got too much for me! I wanted sun!!! I have now lived ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hi there, I grew up in South Africa and have lived in Spain for the last 5 years. Before that I lived for many years in the UK. I am planning a move from my current location in Alicante to the Girona area - I love living in Spain but enjoy change ... Read More