Frank and Lissette moved to Spain after 6 years of slow travel around the world. Here's the story of the couple's first chapter of their new life in Spain on a nonlucrative visa: finding a home and figuring out which part of the country to settle themselves.
Guide to working in Spain: employment contracts, becoming self-employed (autónomo), work visas, and the new Digital Nomad Visa option for remote workers. Includes info on social security, taxes, and navigating Spanish work culture.
How to survive - and thrive - as a vegetarian in Spain's markets, tapas bars, restaurants, and while traveling.
Struggling to get a cita previa for your TIE or fingerprint appointment? Try emailing your local Oficina de Extranjería directly. Includes a comprehensive directory of immigration office email contacts across all Spanish regions.
Comprehensive guide to private health insurance in Spain for expats: meeting visa/residency requirements, comparing insurers (Adeslas, Sanitas, ASISA, Mapfre, AXA), pricing by age, pre-existing conditions, age limits, and insider tips from our partnerships with major insurers.
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