7 Mistakes to AVOID when MOVING to SPAIN
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
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Avoid these common traps when you're making your move to Spain!
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Good info! I’m an American living in Mexico. My adult daughter is a Mexican and US citizen, but she is in the process of getting her Spanish citizenship. Her grandmother is a Spanish citizen and apparently my daughter qualifies for citizenship because of that. So, I was wondering if that will allow me to get residency in Spain. Once my daughter gets her Spanish citizenship.
As an expat, huge thanks for emphasizing learning the LANGUAGE. It's responsible for like 80% of a successful integration. Without the language you will stay a forever alien just wondering around like a tourist. With language, you can socialize, learn more about the culture, history, traditions, etc. I would give another 15% for finding a fitting job and living space (town and apartment) but the rest 5% is basically paperwork and such.
This is so true! I’ve lived in USA and Canada, both countries have so many immigrants that don’t speak the local language… in Canada I’ve seen many people becoming Canadian citizens that can’t have a conversation in English (I was on the English side) I helped ppl, with documentation, doctors, dentist, Canadian citizens that can’t speak English! I created a free English practice, it was online, ask who joined, few people! =[ I lived in USA to learn English, in 6 months I was speaking, when I moved to Canada I was already fluent, now I am in Spain and although I use very minimal Spanish on my daily life, but I have the very minimal to have a conversation in Spanish, for shopping, for doctors, dentist and to connect to my local friends! Learning the language is key for success as an immigrant anywhere!
Migrant not expat
@@jblondon1327It is just a sugar coursing the term.An expat is an immigrant.
I agree immigrant NOT expat! Get over it and label yourself correctly!!
There are endless, extremely high quality Netflix(and other apps) series from Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. You can watch with English (or other language) or Spanish subtitles (and sometimes dubbing is an option) and slow the playback speed.
I'm from Spain and or course I've been living here since I was born but, even though I love watching your videos as it is so interesting to know how foreign people see Spain and how you and others interact here being from another country
Great to have you here!
To me is very interesting to see how Spanish citizens see other countries. The Spanish citizens view of Spain is really really bad, I just came from Paris (second time visiting Paris) and my colleagues from work were very exited and asking me: how was it? Paris is so beautiful, no? Bla bla bla and I am like: I am sorry, I like Madrid way better… and they made fun of me, like it was something absolutely impossible, because most of them think that Paris is way better than Madrid… People here also ask me WHY DID YOU MOVE FROM CANADA? 🤷🏻♀️ Spaniards think Canada is heaven on earth, I guess because they never lived or visited there. Spaniards don’t appreciate Spain and underestimate their beautiful country! Yes, with many issues, but that’s everywhere. I am not saying YOU are like this, but many ppl are!
I agree with you, I'm from Madrid and I love it but I used to not realize how beautiful it is... or much less than visitors... and then I started traveling to many different countries and cities and now I think finally I realize how incredible this city is@@vanpak
@@cosasDEguitarra I wish to visit your country and explore. Can you help me relocate?
Do people in Spain think that Americans have lost their collective minds? I am American and know that far too many have, just curious what the rest of the world truly thinks.
Having moved to Spain three years ago without all of this info beforehand, this is EXCELLENT advice. 👌👌👌
Dreaming Spanish is an easy introduction to Spanish because it starts with listening. I call it Spanish preschool for adults. It prepares you to then to move on to the harder conventional language learning. James your tips are great! Thank you!!!
100% Agree
I told James about this the other day. This is how I am learning.
@@katelin_gates_rnHow will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
I think doing Dreaming Spanish up to the advanced level, then doing Language Transfer, and then moving onto apps like Duolingo is the way to go
@@omfgSHORYUKENI’m in the dreaming Spanish subreddit group and people only do dreaming Spanish and not need anything else. It's amazing. You have to get lots of input from lots of different topics and you build a well rounded vocabulary and don't need to study grammar.
Yes, speaking to people who have already moved is so important as well as learning the language
James, this feed is by far, one of the most powerful and informative for those looking to migrate to the beautiful country of España. Having gone through the meticulous process myself to BcN, I'd only wish this info was available to smooth out the many kinks I've experienced. Thank you for enlightening and sharing such great content! Keep changing lives.
How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
This is such a helpful video. Thank you, James and Yoli! We love your channel.
Thanks James, your clear and efficient help if much appreciated
James, you are absolutely correct about hiring a tutor to learn/improve one’s Spanish. I speak at an intermediate level and have studied twice at a university in Santiago de Compostela. A couple of times I worked with an excellent teacher online from a Mexican university. Not only did she understand how the language is used in Spain and Mexico but she explained the subtleties of the language which was fascinating.
Ha, A week ago I was standing at the same spot you started your video. Thanks to your content, I had a smooth visit in Madrid.
Excellent and informative overview. Thank you.
Great video! Definitely joining your masterclass!
Excellent advice, clearly explained. Thank you for sharing your extensive experience!
James, this is tremendous!! Thanks soooo much!
James, THANK YOU! This is an AMAZING video that packs so much useful information! I'm a native Spanish speaker and recently acquired my Spanish citizenship, so my move to Spain will be much smoother (and I do not take this privilege for granted!) but there's still so much to learn from people like you, who have paved the way for others to learn and be able to make much better-informed decisions. Always enjoy your videos but this one is so so helpful!
Spain Revealed is one of my favorite travel UA-cam channels. Superb content!
How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
Very useful, thank you, I’m checking both Spain and Greece, right now.
Great video! Ready to rock n roll
Another tip is to take Spanish classes in country too so you can meet people in your new town. It’s made a huge difference for me in allowing me to enjoy myself so much more.
Me too! How I learned French and met others in my same circumstance!! Very important!!!
LOVED all the information, but my favorite part was where you pointed to the link, and it was on the other side of the screen.
Quality information as always, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video, the reality of moving to another country. The process & adjusting!!
Thank you so much for all you do - you guys are super sweet!
Working with Marina now, she is lovely! Thank you very much.
This is a great video. Really good information. This is your best video yet.
Wow, thanks!
Thank you James .. great important video ....
you are right: it is better to pay for good advice than for fees or trouble
100%
Great video! These are excellent tips and although they can really be valid for any other country, this type of information is important when moving to make that important decision as easy as possible. Greetings!!
Glad it was helpful!
James, excellent advice and thanks for sharing! I can't comment because it's not something I've ever done, but it seems like a very good starting point. As with any big lifestyle choices, dot the T's and cross the I's, do your own homework and find reliable, recommended and professional experts to help you on your way. ❤ to you and your lovely family.
Excellent video, very informative 🎉😊
Superb video, James; clear and insightful
Glad you enjoyed it
Great. I liked and had to subscribe.
Your videos are not only entertaining but very helpful 👊🏿💜, keep up the great work
Alicia is the best tutor, she taught me for 3 years. In fact we sometimes talked about your videos like the Spanish Citizenship Test. Anyway, I enjoy all of your videos, thanks for making them.
Yes she’s great!!
Hello, I found your website by accident. You're wonderfully eloquent and entertaining around everything Spain! from food to the logistics and red tape of moving to do's and don'ts and interesting cultural nuances. Also hugely relevant from anyone moving from one country outside the EU to another. A gift!! Beautiful and fun to watch you and your wife together. Happy to discover such great content. Thank you :-)
This is a fantastic video. Thank you.
Thanks!
You are just amazing. Thank you so much for the wonderful videos!!!
You might do a video on finding a reputable international mover. I had a very bad experience with International Sea and Air Shipping (hidden fees, missed deliveries, etc.).
Another exceptional honest, truly useful Video, anyone can learn something from, kudos 🎉
Bravo James ! That was a very comprehensive video of vital information about moving here to Spain. I got to learn something new, even though I have been living in Spain nearly 3 years. I didn't know about Wise and their issues with larger transactions. I am glad you shared that. Very good video and excellent information !!! I would like to add that folks should not compare Spain to their home country and try to accept that Spain is a separate country with its own uniqueness. Many things will be better and some may not. Take the country as a whole package and you will enjoy this wonderful country a lot better.
Thank you, Gina!
I just discovered this channel a couple of weeks ago and enjoy it. I lived in Spain from 19984-89 and loved it. I can see from your videos how the culture has change since my time there (i was shocked to see men in shorts LOL). The one thing I would like to add is that you really want to enjoy a good Paella, then you must take the time to visit Valencia. My ex-father-in-law was from there and while visiting him I had many Paellas in restaurants, in the small towns and in country villas. The paella in Valencia (since its the provincial dish), IMO, is better nowhere else.
Also, my suggestion is to do it during Fallas. The small towns in the area are having fiestas (smaller versions of Fallas) and many of them cook very large paellas for the entire community. These people have been cooking paellas for generations and they are without a doubt the very best you can eat.
Funny story, I just attended a Paella cooking class. It had shrimp and chorizo. I told the chef that during my time in Spain, I had never seen a chorizo paella. Maybe its and Andalusian version, but I tend to think it was an Americanized version. LOL
Keep up the good work as it gives me a fresh view, from the U.S. into the country that I miss dearly.
Thank you James, so much, there's a lot of stuff here to look at and at the very least you put it all in the context of actually doing it. Probably the most intimidating is the TAXES concerns and how to move money from USA to Spain once there. Sounds like Golden Visa is the most streamlined form of doing it, but for retired folks it's the Non-Lucrative Visa.
Im glad it was helpful!
Thank you sir.
Great video! I will add that, to find an attorney, the US Embassy offers a list of attorneys in spain that they recommend.
i appreciate this video so much
Im glad it was helpful!
Can you make a video for people who aren't American? Everywhere I join on Facebook group. They are talking about visa. I am European. I am more interested how is the job market in Spain.
I generally avoid making videos about the job market because it 100% depends on your industry and skills and is hard to make broad generalizations about.
Go to your country fellowmen expats blogs.
Thanks so much, great advice. I'm an American interested only in spending part time in Spain when I retire, maybe 2 or 3 months at a time, but that might become a permanent stay . I know a tourist visa will suffice but there are critical services I will need while staying there. Great channel, been a member for a few years.
Great stuff. I would add/ emphasize:
* really understand the wealth tax (At both the country and province level) - This has been hard since the government has been making last minute rules. Clearly this is part of the tax simulation/ getting a good tax person recommendation.
* Visit areas/ schools/ etc before you move
* Think about when you move here, particularly for US citizens - Better to move with less than 183days left in the calendar year so as to not be a tax resident that first year.
All great tips!
Great advice. I will move to Spain from the US. Regarding taxes, is it better for me if I move in December or in January?
December, but in December it can be difficult to rent, so October/November would be even better
@@MissRed92837How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
So you’re planning to move to Spain and thinking about avoiding taxes? Really? That’s why for most Spanish people you’ll be always be foreigners. You only want the “beautiful” and “idealized” part of Spain - a very superficial part. But you don’t take care about how you’re impacting our economy and our general wellbeing, and the sustainability of our system and culture.
6:03 this place reminds me of the park: Quinta de los Molinos! 🌸🌸🌸
The complexity of spain immigration is the only thing that gives me some concern about making the move in 6 years. Good info!
How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
Excellent advice! We were able to get the non-working visa by ourselves in 2023 and Facebook and UA-cam were essential in growing our knowledge base about the steps.
I am a dual citizen US and Spanish\EU. I have lived in the US all my life but will be moving to Spain permanently soon. I have been scouring the internet for advice and services for someone in my situation but cannot find anything as it all seems to be geared towards expats with visa scenarios and not expats who are also Spanish citizens.
You guys have educated us tremendously over the past few years, so thanks for all the work you do! I searched both various Facebook groups, and this comment section for any leads on currency brokers. Not Wise, rather person(s) who are currency brokers to help transfer a large amount for a house purchase. Thanks in advance!
Our pleasure!
👍i liked your video.Regards from usa🇺🇲
Can you also make a video for people moving from another EU country?
No one does this but should. Permanent Resident in France. I would like to move and get Golden visa with health care. However, I do not want to pay taxes of any kind .
Buen material, gracias!
Hi James, my Aussie hubby and I (Spanish living in Oz for the last 25 years) have watched many of your videos and I can honestly say you guys have brought us so many laughs and really related to so many cultural shocks he has experienced when going there... By the way, I know you are a Kiwi but you really sound Australian to me... I wanted to ask you if you have any videos on your channel or any contacts regarding student exchange. The only contacts I have in Spain are based in Barcelona but would prefer somewhere where the schools teach in castellano. My 13 and 12 year old boys have Spanish passports but can hardly articulate two sentences in Spanish, and we have decided that Duolingo is never going to teach them enough so we have decided to send them there. Any info you could provide would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work, you guys are great!
How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
Nice one. Not so easy to do in a condensed way
Cheers!
I want to move to Spain. Unfortunately I can't because I still need to work...ugh
Excellent video James! I’m from the US and my girlfriend is from Málaga. Planning our permanent move to Fuengirola in the next few years. The US tax code for expats is plain and simple absurd. Just like the Hotel California, you can check out anytime you want, but can never leave 🤣 Anyway, I’ve been a follower of your channel for a while now and really learn a bunch form you and Yoli. We visit our apartment in Fuengirola every summer so maybe one day we’ll run into each other if you’re down south! I also wanted to second your comment about learning the language and would also add to anyone moving to Spain, learning the language and more than anything embracing the amazing Spanish culture will certainly make the Spaniards be a lot more open and helpful to you which in turn will make your transition a lot easier. Good luck!
You will always have Delaware LLC and the law that allows to incorporate in any state with the same tax advantages to avoid taxes, even if you are an employee, and not a business person, for your savings.
@@mitcoesWhy would I want to register as an LLC? I don’t own a business. The tax law in the US is nothing short of criminal. No US citizen should have to file or pay taxes if they generate their income outside of the US. Like he said on the video, only two countries in the world have this law; the US and Eritrea. And the law goes deeper than that, it can involve children even if not born in the US or a spouse married to a US citizen.
@@jpworldtrvlr9801 Perhaps it is not for you, but read how many LLC are registered. each day, it is not rare.
Us tax code for migrants
I did learn Spanish by osmosis when I went to Salamanca for an Erasmus year. But my liver took a heavy hit when I lost a lot of drinking games for the first six months!
😉😊+Spanish = -liver 🍻
@@isabellastudio5203How will cost me?Where i can the find a job in the studio for the comic artist,in the Spannish city, La Coruna?And how can i make the beggining for the new life in the Spain without a money and knowing the laguange,like adult?Whare i will life?
Sanitas has a very good English language portal and number for appointments. I’ve had nothing but a good experience with them. I can definitely understand going with a broker but this has been my experience
Good to know!
Totally agree about learning the language! How do you say “buying agent” in Spanish?
James reporting from El Retiro 😊
James, this is great info! Please no music in background. Unnecessary and distracting.
When it comes to money, i would use paypal. They allow one user to have multiple forms of currency. I have a USD "wallet" and EU "wallet". The only problem is that some features like the high interest savings may be limited to USD
Where's the coast location at 12:21 in the video? It looks beautiful
Sometimes learning Catalan, Galician, or Basque are more important than Castilian Spanish. It depends on where are you going to live.
In Catalonia Valencia and Balearic Islands most people, and schools are in Catalan, and they are about 25% of Spaniards. Of course, they also know Castilian, but if you want to fit, better know that.
Subtítulos en Español por favor , gracias
As far as banking and currency transfers, what about US banks that have branches in Spain, such Citibank, Chase (JP Morgan)…I do know that Citi allows account holders to transfer funds fee-free…but I I believe that the user needs to have accounts in both the US and Spain.
Wise works awesome, the UI is beautiful and the exchange rate is great… but it’s true as soon as you need help you will find the customer service really sucks. I had similar experience with N26, worked great for years until it doesn’t and almost impossible to get help
Yeah that’s the issue. But for small amounts it’s really good
They had to cut costs somewhere to be able to offer you great exchange rates. I would never use them for anything over €10k for precisely the reason James explained in the video.
We hired a company to do both the translations of the documents and the apostille now required in Canada. They sent the one document to the wrong place and after spending a fortune we now have to wait another 3 months for the federal government to process our document. Very frustrating and nope...they won't give the money back...To add insult to injury the government does not charge for the apostille process for that document.
Hi! I think the only one that really works is the first way to transfer money. If you move and send 20k us dollars or similar, you could have problems with any method than bank to another bank account. I have my sister there since 16 years and she said if I want to invest in a small store, the only way is with legalized money, i cant just convert it to cripto. Cripto is a 4th way wich is better than the other 3 in that case. I couldnt make a bussiness but I could buy stuff for myself, pay the rent and live. What do you think? Is mandatory i could invest
I’ve just moved to Spain and my Spanish payroll company is paying me a private health insurance (Allianz). Do you guys know how do I what’s the process of using that? Do I just walk into a private hospital/healthcare center which Allianz have contract with and they’ll know I have insurance, or do I need to bring paperwork / talk to the insurer 1st?
Did anyone know about ecoutor institution Valencia?how is master in tourism management and it's economic impact course and opportunities
❤🎉Hey James did you even breathe whilst making this video? 😂 Thanks yet again for another awesome one 👏 👏 👏
I am not a doctor but you should go see a cardiologist to check your heart and your circulation system (nothing to do do with the dots)
Thank you! Great advice. Wondering if anyone can recommend an accountant here in Spain who can prepare US tax returns?
Yep, I can indeed. Drop me a line at hello@spainrevealed.com and I'll put you in touch.
I want to move to Spain. I will check them out.
Make a video on the process of financing a car in Spain!
Say "please".
Hi, is it normal for iryo to ask for my passport number when booking online? Thanks
Hey, James.. Can you recommend me a Buyers agent that can handle the Malaga/Southern Andalucía part of Spain?
Yep! Drop me a line at hello@spainrevealed.com and I’ll put you in touch
Once I moved €14000 to Indonesia from ghetto Netherlands to pay off a home and it took 1 day and a phone call. That’s 13 months ago now so not at all a bad experience considering the problem was the Indonesian law asking what the money was about as a counter-terrorism law but not wise themselves
Ghetto Netherlands?
the property purchase aspect of golden visa is being stopped.
Taking your UK car is a terrible mistake. Loads of paperwork time and cost especially if you do not use a gestor.
Thank you for the info. As you said in your previous video, you need a “gestor” for almost everything. I guess the first months an immigrant will be unemployed for which it is important to have at least 10.000€ in his/her bank account before moving to Madrid.
A gestor certainly helps!
Interesting what you say about money transfers is an issue, but I guess moving big amounts from another EU to Spain is not a big issue?
Are there no Gestorias anymore?
No coffee for this man. Chamomile.
James I’m having problems getting your masterclass link so that I can add my name to the waiting list. Any suggestions?
Hello Michelle! I just checked and it appears to be working - www.movetospainmasterclass.com/ --- email us as hello@spainrevealed.com if you're still having issues.
@@spainrevealed it’s when I go into my email and hit the last link. Maybe I don’t have to do anything as I am already following you? Just want to make sure I’m on the waiting list.
This may sound silly. Can you please do a video on what to wear? I want to blend in and not look like a tourist. When I visit Spain 😂 do women wear activewear there, for example? I'm Aussie.
I must say Rosetta Stone helped my Spanish a lot, unlike Babbel, which was a complete waste of time for me.
Good to know!
Perhaps a video on bringing animals to Spain.
Just google squatters in Spain before going any further.
Please have a vlog about how to send children to public universities please
Mistake is not to move in Spain 🙌❤
I love these videos but this entire channel is clearly geared towards Americans moving to Spain, no other countries get referenced besides the US
Americans are mentioned or featured so frequently because they have more scenarios of "getting it wrong" by being hit with double taxation, 'avoidable' higher taxation; or worse, punitive taxation and IRA penalties. It's not exclusionary of other countries' citizens, it's just cautionary to Americans!
He’s not even from the USA 🙄
Good morning. I am waiting for my paperwork to migrate to Spain.
I have take advantage of the law of Memoria Democratica.
Gracias por los consejos. En mi caso, nací en El Salvador, migrate to Canada 30 years ago. At this moment I am working in the USA.
Muy buenos consejos. Saludos a tu familia y quien quita y quizás nos conozcamos!!!
Hi James,
I haven't watched your videos in a while.
Hope you're healthy. Is everything ok with you? 🙄
Or is it that the newborn is not letting you sleep 😜
Hello! Yes doing great! Thanks for checking in 😄
I had the same concern! But he might have lost some weight and I guess being a father takes it's toll :D Wishing a good health James, if you are reading this!
I also had that concern, but it looks like you use a different lens for the video? Looks like an ultrawide that makes you thinner?