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jfranknichols
American looking for information about Spain
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About me
American
Lives in Malaga
Registration: 18 October 2024
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Mail Forwarding from the US by jfranknichols
Any advice on mail forwarding services from the US? We will be here, but will need to retain a mailing address in the US (we think) for things like the VA, IRS, SS, FL Drivvers License, etc. At least for a while. Any suggestions for a service. ...
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@donnamariebouthillier Thank you Read More
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Mail Forwarding from the US by jfranknichols
Any advice on mail forwarding services from the US? We will be here, but will need to retain a mailing address in the US (we think) for things like the VA, IRS, SS, FL Drivvers License, etc. At least for a while. Any suggestions for a service. ...
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Mail Forwarding from the US
Any advice on mail forwarding services from the US? We will be here, but will need to retain a mailing address in the US (we think) for things like the VA, IRS, SS, FL Drivvers License, etc. At least for a while. Any suggestions for a service. ... Read More
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TIE, Banking and Large Purchases
We are working on determining the most cost-effective way to meet the residency requirements in Spain. Our plan is to live full-time in an RV, but it seems that this does not qualify for a TIE (residency permit).I wanted to get everyone’s ... Read More
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Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV by jfranknichols
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ...
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Another question, the NLV requires proof of income, can we just have the bank print out our SS deposits over ht past year and then notarize it, then Apostle it? Read More
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Bring a pet from the US to Spain and return to US by njadwriter
We have bought a house in Daimuz, Spain, and will make our first trip there in 12/24 to 02/25. We will return in 5/25 to spend at least six months. We will return to the US after each trip. We want to bring our cat with us each time we go and ...
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I am interested in advice on pets also, We will be bringing 3 dogs when we come to stay. Read More
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Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV by jfranknichols
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ...
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@Lmflmf1 Thank you our desire (plan) is to live in the RV full time as soon as we arrive, hence my coming over first and being the RV, outfitting it and parking it someplace (maybe dealer lot?) and the returning to the US, getting our NLV at the ... Read More
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Retiring in Spain, from US, into an RV
Hello,We’ve officially started the process of retiring in Spain from the US (Florida) and expect to leave here permanently in about six months, give or take a month or two.Our plan is for me to fly over first and purchase an RV (motorhome), ... Read More
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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 ...
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@madaris05 Spain has a tax agreement with the US, so that you do not pay taxes on your SS in Spain. In general any other income, anywhere in the world, you will pay tax on. You will need the NIE in order to open a bank account. This is what I found ... Read More