Hi, I started a 3 (may to July) months internship in Fuengirola, but my apartment is absolutely disgusting, I have one thing I will never tolerate and is filth.
I am looking for anything better than this mold ridden apartment, I really need every suggestion that you can give if you know some places
At the moment I'm at the point where I am able to login to the Ayuntamiento website where my motorcycle is registered. I can view the receipt and the amount I need to pay for the IVTM road tax. But there is not a digital payment button. This is for a small municipality. But there is also no IBAN number for me to transfer the money into.
I'm a bit curious what I should do now? I do not live in Spain so I can't go to the Ayuntamiento and pay the tax. On the website it states that I should go to a local bank to pay for it.
Is this something I can get a gestor to handle for me? Is it allowed to just forward the receipt to a buddy of mine in Spain and have him pay it, or do you need to identify in person?
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I need to make a big discussion and move out of Ireland to take on a new chapter in my life. I was wondering where the beat place to go for a non Spanish speaker to work and live until I learn it.
It'll also be helpful if people knew anyone there to assist with the start up and employment
Anyone who can help?
Hi ! I'm 32 m Irish and I plan on renting out my home in Ireland and relocating to Spain, I'm thinking somewhere in the Costa del sol. Can anyone tell me how easy it is to find a job in a bar and a studio apartment for long term rent? Thank you
Hola a todos(as)
Soy de Costa Rica, Ing en sistemas, 38 años, más de 14 años de experiencia en desarrollo, Data Analítica, technical Lead y ahora más de 8 años como Project Manager.
Estoy estudiando unas maestría en gestión de proyectos de Inteligencia Artificial Generativa en la Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) . Mi esposa (33 años, 2 carreras y actualmente auditora interna) y yo estamos pensando en migrar a Valencia, no por necesidad por dicha, sino por la experiencia de vivir en Europa y trabajar allá unos años. Ojalá de paso sacar la nacionalidad Española.
Mi pregunta es: ¿Vale la pena migrar a Valencia en este 2026?
He escuchado que las cosas lo andan muy bien, pero también que hay oportunidades de aplica a un puesto "Altamente Calificado". Gracias de antemano!!!
Hi everyone! I'm writing to see if anyone is in a similar situation with UC3M's postgraduate admissions and can shed some light, because I'm running out of time.
I applied for a Master's at Carlos III a few months ago. In mid-March, I was notified that I was placed on the "Waitlist" and that my application would be re-evaluated along with the ones from the second evaluation period (which is supposed to close now in April). Today is April 30th, the portal was a bit unstable a while ago, but my status is still frozen as "Waitlist". I haven't received any email, neither an acceptance nor a rejection.
I just got accepted into my plan B, but they are asking me to pay a non-refundable reservation fee next week. I am on a strict budget and I can't afford to pay that deposit and then lose the money if UC3M says yes a few days later.
For those who applied in this second period in April or were on the waitlist: Has anyone received any official notification from UC3M today or recently? Also, based on past years' experiences, do you know if UC3M usually takes the first few days of May to update the portal after the April "deadline", especially considering the long weekend coming up in Spain?
Any experience or info would be super helpful to know if it's worth holding out a few more days or if I should just secure my spot at my other option. Thanks!
My wife and I are seriously considering the move toothed point we are doing research and consider going back next year to talk to an immigration lawyer and look at areas. We think we can do the NLV( im thinking we would be between $500-$600k cash after all sales and savings. I would absolutely want to buy a home cash as I own my home here cash. We have a 20 yr old daughter and 9 year old son so schooling is important and one of the bigger factor in the move and 2 small dogs.Could that budget realistically get me thru till we are able to legally work there in a yr or 2 or however long it would take to actually get a visa that allows us to work. We understand the low pay and how hard it is to get work, but we are versatile and would be working to pay a few bills and without rent and mortgage possibly explore a lil.
Any info I get i will appreciated. Also I came along something that idk if there is validity to it sounds like an option, but I don't know how the family plays into it. We are Puerto Rican. My wife was born in PR. My kids and myself where not. I heard she has an easier road being born there and possibly even myself as my parents where born there. If that gets us residency would that be a better option than going NLV. That way we could use some of the money we would have to show in saving to invest and possibly allow my wife a hiatus still from work(hospital high stress and another part of the better quality of life move).
We both know spanish and my daughter needs more practice. My son absolutely would need to learn. Buying a home is important, because of the dogs and debt freedom I'm accustomed to already. This is more for my mental stress as I handle the financial part of our relationship. Again any help in our research will be helpful and maybe help us better prepare when we go next year if this move is truelly feasible.
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My husband and I would love to move to Spain.
I own a flat in the UK which I am prepared to sell to give us money to move with.
We don’t yet speak Spanish but are learning.
We have two pointless degrees and a 10+ years in a public sector role which we would struggle to relocate with.
Looking for some kind advice and would love to hear peoples stories.
Visa stories, citizenships, way of life changes? Tell all!
Thanks all!
I came across an interesting piece about Moraira Castle and thought it was worth sharing here.
It was built in the 18th century to defend the coast from pirate raids (mainly Barbary corsairs), and it still sits right above the beach today. What I didn’t realise is how central it still is to the town—events, views, and basically the whole identity of Moraira revolve around it.
The article also ties that history into why Moraira has become such a sought-after place to buy property. It’s one of those towns that managed to grow from a fishing village into a pretty upscale destination without losing its character.
A few things that stood out:
It’s interesting because it seems to hit that balance a lot of places lose once they get popular.
If anyone here has been to Moraira or looked into buying there I would be interested to know your views and insights.
Hi all,
Looking for some straight, practical advice from people who’ve actually done this.
Me and my partner are planning to move to Spain around July 2027, ideally inland from Málaga (around 20–30 mins from the coast). The rough plan is to rent first, then buy within 6–12 months if everything works out.
Our situation:
I’m currently a painter & decorator (kitchen resprays, interiors, etc.) but open to switching into remote work if needed
I’ve got an NVQ in customer service
My partner is a fully qualified SEN teacher
We’ve started learning Spanish and getting finances in order
We also have a dog we’d be bringing with us
What I’m trying to figure out:
1. Digital nomad / remote work
What realistic remote jobs could I move into within the next 12 months?
Are entry-level remote roles (customer service, sales, etc.) actually viable long term?
Is freelancing or starting an online business a better route than trying to get employed?
How strict is the digital nomad visa in Spain in practice?
2. Visa options
Is the digital nomad visa the best route for us, or should we be looking at something else?
How does it work for my partner as a teacher? Would she need a job lined up in Spain instead?
How long do you realistically need to show income before applying?
3. Moving a dog from the UK to Spain
What’s the actual process like (pet passport, vaccines, travel, etc.)?
Is flying or driving better?
Any hidden issues people run into?
4. General reality check
What are the biggest mistakes people make when planning this kind of move?
Anything you wish you knew before moving?
Is 12–15 months enough time to realistically prepare?
Not looking for sugar-coated answers — if something sounds unrealistic, I’d rather know now than later.
Appreciate any advice 👍
He visto unas programs de FP para esto, pero duran 2 años. Me parece muchísimo tiempo para formarse.
En mi país la formación en este sector solo tarde 3-9 meses dependiendo del nivel y especialización (cabello, uñas, depilación, maquillaje, etc).
En mi país, los cursos son separada por especialidad, ser artista de maquillaje es una formación propia, y peluquera es otra. No es todo junto.
Se puede ser peluquero y/o artista de maquillaje en España sin formarse para dos años? Hay otra vía para formarse?
Vivo en Andalucía, por si acaso eso tiene que ver.
Muchas gracias mi gente 🙏🏼
Hey! I’m an Irish student living in Spain and I just set up a brand new podcast! It’s very difficult to get these things up and running, so I decided to share here! I talk about life in Spain as an Irish person, cultural differences, experiences, everything like this. I would absolutely love and be so grateful if anyone could listen! Just search “Conor in Spain” in your podcast apps. Thanks so much! 🇮🇪🇪🇸😁
Here's the request -
Looking for a reliable Spanish tax consultant that has worked with U.S. retirees with a career in public service to discuss my retirement planning. I'm roughly six years out from retiring to Spain.
I've done some Googling for tax advisers in Spain but I'm struggling to find one that indicates they have specific expertise with U.S. public sector retirement.
Here's the deeper background -
I've was in the military for 20 years and already receive a pension from them. Since retiring from the Army, I have worked at two different municipal governments in the United States. So, other than a few private investments, my retirement funds will be primarily from all public sector sources. The research I've done to this point, is that those public sector accounts would be exempt from Spanish income taxes but...
One city gave me a 401(a) defined benefit plan.
The other city's retirement is via a combination of a 401(a) defined contribution plan and a voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation account.
I'm in the place where I can increase my 457(b) contributions but I can't seem to get a good answer if that's the best move. Since the source of funds would be an additional optional contribution on my part, would that still be considered "exempt" or would I be better off looking at a high-yield savings account (HYSA)?
As you can imagine, there's the potential of adding a decent amount of money over the next six years so, I'm just looking to confirm with someone that has expertise how the law would actually treat those accounts.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Hello everyone,
I am currently on student exchange in Spain in Murcia on my second year of a Master degree in IT. I would like to prolong my stay in Spain and for that I need to find job or practicas. Can someone point me where is best to apply for such, I don’t speak Spanish fluently as well, so I would prefer an international company. I have applied on infojobs and linkedin and I got ghosted.
I would like to hear experiences from non-EU citizen expats who had a permanent residency in another EU country and moved to spain based on their savings (not a work contract).
I have an employer who would like to employ me in my OG country (Estonia) but transfer my contract only once I have obtained my documents. I assume I can fill out the EX-11 form and show I have savings, which would enable me to work and I can just transfer my contract right?
I am also in touch with lawyers, but I want to hear people's experiences.
My biggest fear is to end up with a non-employable residency 😭
If you're visiting the Costa Blanca do visit the beautiful, artistic town of Altea. With cobbled streets leading to the blue domed church there is something new to discover around every corner. Views across the clear Mediterranean sea with mountains sheltering the bay. This is a place where you can relax and let the atmophere take over.
Hi everyone
My husband and I want to move to Asturias later this year. Since we are not fluent in spanish yet (we are taking classes, but it will take some time to learn) we would need a realtor to help us find a rental and help us communicate with the landlords and so on. Do you have any recommendations for someone in Oviedo, Gijon or nearby?