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Spain: Retiring to Spain:

Joe, From your email address, I assume you are in the US. Visit the website of the Spanish consulate nearest to you - probably in NYC. You will find the various types of visas and their requirements outlined there. The process requires collecting a variety of information but none of it is hard to do - just follow the instructions exactly as outlined. I recommend that you use this forum to find others who have gone through the process at "your" consulate recently. The various consulates around the country interpret the process in their own ways so best to connect with someone who knows how things work at your specific location. Collecting your info can be done in just a short time but it does take time! You'll also need to make an appointment online to present your application at the consulate. The lead time can be a few weeks or more so plan accordingly because your health certificate must be dated within 90 days of applying. Approval of your application is granted (assuming approval) usually within 6 weeks though mine took only 3, weeks. Timing on this is also important because once approved you'll have only 90 days to secure your NIE in country. Depending on where you settle, securing the NIE can take a fairly long time because it can sometimes be hard to get an available appointment and there is no guarantee that your application will be accepted without needing to supply additional information at new appointments. If your Spanish is good the process is much easier. If, like me, you're new to the language, you may want to use a gestor once in Spain to assist you and to cut through some of the red tape. Good luck - living in Spain is worth the effort!

Spain: Moving to Spain:

I have just retired to Spain from Seville. Applying for your visa at the consulate is a straightforward process. Just follow the instructions on the website of the specific consulate you will be dealing with. It appears that they each interpret the process somewhat differently so this is quite important I suggest you query this site for others who have worked with the specific consulate you will be dealing with who could give you some advice. There is no need to have a lawyer at this phase of the process. Once in country and working in a 90 day window to complete the final steps to secure your NIE or foreigners ID number and the last step in the visa, process, you may benefit from the help of a gestor or lawyer depending on your language skills. I don't speak Spanish yet so I used a local attorney who also spoke English. He expedited the process in a way that would have been impossible for me. I considered his fee a part of my moving expenses. I will be happy to respond to other questions - feel free to send me a private message.

Spain: A Year in Spain:

I've rentals retired to Seville from Tampa so applied for my visa through the Miami consulate. They were not particularly difficult to deal with if you follow the procedure exactly as outlined in their website. I would be happy to answer any specific questions you gave as you proceed with your application. Though I applied for a reiteres visa, the requirements are quite similar to those for a non-lucrative visa.

Spain: Health Insurance Poviders:

Me too but after a move to Sevilla in February 2017. In the meantime, what companies are YS expats using to meet the visa requirement for proof of a no co-pay policy?

Spain: Retire in Spain, how much per month?:

I am just starting my visa application process through the consulate in Miami, Florida. I spoke with someone from the consulate last week who told me 1000 euros/month would be OK. I've seen a range of income requirements - they seem to vary by consulate! Anyone worked through Miami? Opinions on the 1000 euros? Thank you.

Spain: Visa Application - Consulate in Miami, FL, USA:

I live in Tampa, FL so will need to apply for my retiree non-lucrative visa through the consulate in Miami. As it seems like the process varies somewhat from consulate to consulate, I would like to find others who are experienced with the Miami consulate. Feel free to contact me directly at dhw11427@gmail.com. Thank you.

Spain: Woman on her own moving to Cadiz:

I am planning on retiring in Seville in early 2017 also as a woman on my own. Where did you move from? I am getting ready to begin the paperwork and seeking any advive you might have I am relocating from the USA. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Spain: Looking for advice from Americans in Spain:

I would like to join this conversation if others don't mind. I am considering retiring to Spain - perhaps Seville - before June 2017. Are you retired or still working? Why Barcelona? What consulate did you work through? Do you have a residency visa? How difficult was the process? Any regrets? Suggestions based on your experience? Too many question but I'm guessing much like your own at one time.

Spain: Retirement in Spain/in our 60's/from US:

Kathi and Dan. I also am in my 60s and planning a move to Seville in early 2017. Where do you live now? I would love to connect directly with others in the same exciting and probably confused state of mind. So many questions and so few answers! Yes, lots of online info but sometimes a conversation is much better. I live in the US so visa questions are highest on my list right now. Email me directly at dhw11427@gmail.com if interested.

Spain: Retired expats from US?:

Nancy I can't tell which Nancy Ries on Facebook is you! I hope to move to Spain from Florida by this time next year and would love to correspond with you. You can find me on Facebook as Donna Wolski. Please send me a private message ao we can begin corresponding - or an email address where I can reach you without going through Facebook. Many thanks.

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