Visa and Residency in Spain

[@redbuddhafilms]

Hi Marsha, after many many hours of researching youtube on whether to live in Spain or Portugal, you are the best of them all! You spell it out clearly. Spain it is.

[@dxcomic]

With non lucrative- as a retired person, I was thinking I’d need to show $28,000 as passive income, but according to your slide, it’s an either/or thing. Since my early SS (I’m 65 and have to wait 2 years for full SS, and I could wait till 70 and get more) I thought I couldn’t qualify unless I put my 401k savings in a risky annuity to give a steady income. But it seems your one bullet point seems to indicate, for example, if I just kept a minimum of $32k in an account THERE (I assume), I don’t have to ALSO show the $2800 of monthly income. Is that right? In theory, I could fund the bank account and STILLL leave my SS in place till I’m 70. Or am I reading wrong?

[@royking7298]

This was amazingly helpful. I can't decide yet. Spain, Mexico, or..... who knows! But I do have 571 days to retirement. Cant wait for the new adventure.

[@royking7298]

Update: Just determined that I will retire on August 30, 2021 instead of 2022. yay!!! Can't wait to start my adventure!!!

[@taylorguzman571]

@@royking7298 Felicidades ! Has decidido que país vas a vivir ?

[@royking7298]

@@taylorguzman571 Hasta ahora, no. Pero he decidido jubilarme el 30 de Augusto 2021 en vez del año 2022.

[@jupena]

@@royking7298 Al final que país elegiste? Yo me retirare en el 2023 y me esta gustando mucho España!

[@royking7298]

@@jupena Yo voy a Portugal. Aunque me gusta mucho Espana.

[@grace-oe7nn]

Hi Marsha, just stumbled on your channel by accident yesterday. What an amazing inspirational woman you are " You are Girl Power " Can't wait to listen to all of your videos.

[@michaelwilhelm2148]

Thank you. So well explained, and with magnificent clarity! I liked your details and appreciate your work.

[@pamelad6774]

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[@berg8970]

My future home country hopefully next year when the covid situation changes.

[@garykort]

Very impressive representation, thank you so much for your precise information. You are the winner on this topic.

[@debbiegarza1287]

Thank you so much! That was very clear & concise.

[@osantiagues]

Very clear and succinct, thank you!

[@orestesdd]

Does anyone know if Raleigh NC has a Spanish consulate? Thanks. 🤔

[@injuredbird3557]

Thank you for your words of wisdom at the end of your video. Im Canadian wanting to purchase a property and move to spain, but I won't be spending 500k euro. I would love to know what you would recommend.

[@CG68810]

Is there a service where you can work with someone directly on the process of living in Spain? It is overwhelming. Ideally I would like to move there now but I am not at retirement age just yet. I am 56 so I have minimally 6 years, ideally 11 years before I retire.

[@Natalyacalleja]

This was very helpful! Moving to Spain or Italy is my dream. I am planning to tour North Spain at some point "post corona" , because I live in Florida I am done with beach and hot weather, which cities do you feel I should visit that are fun but also nice cool weather all year long?

[@michaelwilhelm2148]

The most beautiful city that meets your criteria is San Sebastian! Lots of youtube videos on it ... and it is not that hot compared to other cities/areas. Overall cool to pleasantly warm during different seasons.

[@danieltroyo3847]

Oviedo,Gijón,Vigo,San Sebastian among others

[@danieltroyo3847]

@@flipflap4673 I have and it was not as bad as you claim

[@chilehabanero007]

Thanks Marsha great information very much appreciated, thanks so much!

[@deanc2000]

Spain vs Portugal? I know some Spanish language. Would you recommend that look at Spain more in light of my Spanish knowledge? Great Video. Thanks.

[@bag_packer_family]

Thanks for the information. For the non lucrative visa, would royalties from books written count as passive income? Thank you again.

[@paulbielen9233]

Will 560 grand buy a decent house in Barcelona?? ? That won’t get you a garage in San Francisco. Considering selling my single family paid off house here in San Francisco. Love Barcelona/Sitges areas.

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

Depends on what you define as decent. In most standards yes, more so in Sitges.

[@kennielsen3896]

You could get a great flat in Madrid or Valencia for that, and I’d assume Barcelona too. A mansion everywhere else.

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

@@kennielsen3896 like anything else, you try to buy in the center of an international city like Barcelona you’ll get an apartment. Go outside city center you may be able to get a house but what is questionable is the neighborhood. Depends on what you want, strongly suggest you go for a few weeks and drive around. Spain has soooo many beautiful areas no sure why people really insist on Barcelona.

[@kennielsen3896]

Working remotely is an issue. The Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles saw I might want to work remotely and said I need a work visa. They did not answer if they are issuing these other visas. I know we can’t get in Spain on a tourist visa. Probably shouldn’t mention remote work if you otherwise qualify for a non lucrative visa.

[@lacha608]

Hi. I wonder if you could clarify the tax obligations related to the non-lucrative visa for Americans? Are pensions, social security, financial gifts, inheritance, etc., taxed by Spain? Or is there an agreement between U.S.. and Spain such that because any U.S. tax obligations will be taxed in the U.S.,.then to avoid double taxation no taxes would be due to Spain on the non-lucrative Visa? Don non-lucrative residents in Spain need to give any thought to taxes in Spain? Searching online I haven't found clarity on this. Thanks.

[@rolandoxaviergarza2679]

There is an agreement on taxes between the U.S. and Spain.

[@TheMexicogdl]

The enormous caveat with the investment visa is Spain one of the rare countries that charges a wealth tax, considerable on anything you own as well any income made worldwide. So you could have a rental property somewhere outside of Spain and they want 37% roughly of that income as well as a percentage of the value of the property. You need to really, really want it because tax consequences under golden visa option are very high.

[@TheMexicogdl]

Unless you spend less than 6 months / yr and now it’s a question of whether it’s worth that type of investment for the extra couple of months vs a tourist visa

[@Cloud9beyond]

You missed the family roots visa

[@valsummerfield3069]

Great! Helpful vid.

[@davidvillanueva7638]

For the Golden Visa, could this be for two properties that are greater than or equal to the 500 euros that close within 90 days of the application?

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

My understanding is yes.

[@birdlover7776]

500,000 euro is pretty steep for a purchase : /

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

Thank you, I'm currently boggled by the remote work situation as a result of the COVID situation there are many that are free to work where they please and many like myslef would love to move to Spain and spend our US earned money on employing Spanish workers for remodeling, eating and dining, burying furniture etc. Do you have any recommendations for a US lawyer that works with the Miami consulate?

[@eskimogirl5249]

Hello, I’m in your same situation. Did you get to find a U.S. lawyer?

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

@@eskimogirl5249 i honestly haven’t been looking as of late but have found some prospects in Spain. Would love to find one local though.

[@sandrasingh4963]

Hi for the retirement visa do you have to do the exam.

[@allandonovan4620]

What are the rules for residency in Spiani if you hold another EU passport?

[@joyfullypacinglife8847]

Hi Marsha! Can you recommend a good health insurance provider for seniors in Spain? Also, can I buy one while still living here in the U.S., and prior to my arrival in Spain? Thanks in advance for any response you can provide.

[@escstudios2068]

Schengen zone ? What does that mean.

[@Saranghae33]

Going to spain hopefully this comig december

[@dennisgarcia1183]

Can you tell us your process?

[@lucieteal7201]

Can you a video on short stay in Spain. 3 month stay

[@anthonycapella1517]

Hello how can I apply for Spain visa, I am in Nigeria

[@Cireroca]

Hi, Im currently working in Malta as accountant with work permit but I want to apply for a Permanent Residency Visa in Spain. Can apply here in Malta? Am I eligible? Thanks in advance.

[@sajidhasan1254]

How to apply employment visa and residence permit

[@micheleparadis2808]

4:30 thank you

[@marilyng8127]

Good video!

[@jeffhill4468]

Thank you for sharing. I didn't know there was an issue with remote work.

[@Publicspreadinggyan24hours]

Hello mam I already leave in spain but I need contract job I have completely 3 year can you help me please I am from india

[@ignoranceisachoice6045]

Seems like Americans should get the hint that Spain doesn't want any Americans there :p I was wondering why every job online says "EU preferred/EU only" for Spain. It seems like it's so they don't have to do the paperwork with American workers.

[@brad5699]

Sounds like an absolute nightmare. Guess I’ll just be visiting for several months a year instead.

[@brad5699]

@Diane Lewis you can stay 1 day less than 6 months a year. That’s fine. I’ll go for 3 months, come home for 3 and then go back again. I wouldn’t want to live there full time anyway.

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

@@brad5699 that’s exactly what I’m planning on doing unless they change the remote work policy.

[@ImNotADeeJay]

getting a US permanent visa is way bigger of a nightmare

[@pauladams9472]

Omg this is one big problem for the uk passport holders ( and it’s not a joke ) I’ve been in Spain on and off for 10 years me and my partner off 18 years own a big country house in coin in the mountains just outside Malaga 2 years ago my partner had triple bypass surgery and we had to stay in Spain for him to recover from surgery with out leaving the eu now I’m he’s full time career life has change for him and me ( he 5 years permit no problem at all But they said no to me I’ve gone down all the rule (eg private medical care pay social security New Spanish bank account with money going in and out to pay social security tax cell phone and still at the end off each have over 500euro left but they still said no to the permit I’ve even got a Spanish driving license now we have put are home on the market and having to leave Spain at the end off March and rent in uk I’ll feel very angry and upset with the immigration law he in Spain and for them to say no we have support business and help a lot off people out over the years here Spain and the funniest thing is we have a income off. 50k a years and that no joke at all 😡

[@CBOANDALUCIA]

I'm sorry for that mess, I have a Brit family and she was worried about it. She is my uncle's partner for three decades, so they married and they fixed her problems pretty quickly. Because the Brexit, all this things became a nightmare for all, Brits here, rest of European there, but I think that, with the new agreement, it's clear now. But I don't understand why you can't been here. Don't you have any legal paper about your relationship or something like that?

[@pauladams9472]

@@CBOANDALUCIA Hi sorry just seen your message that for your post a few months ago? Me and partner are not married because he’s catholic’s and they do not believe same sex marriage ☹️ ( are home is up for sale and we will never return to Europe again Paul

[@pauladams9472]

If you no some one who work for the immigration office ( in Spain ) I’ll wish they would read this and how they made one big mistake with my paperwork and wasted thousands off pounds off are money 😡😡😡😡

[@mimalami395]

Ola

[@MahadiHasan-eh8zy]

Spain is a very beauti ful country.. I want to see the "La Sagrada Famalia" in Spain.. But I am Bangladeshi.. I need tourist visa to visit Spain.. Can you give me a visa.. I love you..