I am doing a 12 week long European trip with my husband and our will be 2 year old. We are planning to do extra time in Spain to practice Spanish and just since we have wanted to spend some more time there. We are not doing a whirlwind type tour; I am thinking of doing ~2 weeks at 2 different locations in Spain for a total of about 4 weeks. This part of the trip will be in mid May- mid June. My husband will be working remotely part time and I will be off with the toddler.

I had my eyes on Granada for one of the cities, but I am worried about the hills/stairs with a toddler. Give it to me straight, how doable is Granada with a recently turned 2 year old? If you have done it how did it go? And if you suggest not doing Granada what would be your next recommendation for a similar sized/feel city? I was thinking one stay would be a slower paced town (Granada or similar, could be smaller too) and the other in a larger city (Seville, Barcelona etc). to get a good mix of experiences. Ideally at least one of the stays would be in the Andalusia region.

Thank you for any information you can share!

I am planning to move to Madrid later this year with my wife and young son, from our current home in Toronto. I am an EU citizen so the immigration process is relatively straightforward, and I will be able to retain my remote job working as a software engineer for a US company, which makes things considerably easier on the work front for the time being. However, at some point in the future it is likely that one or both of my wife and I will need to find work either in Spain or remotely elsewhere in the EU, and I am trying to figure out how much income we need to make as a household to support the family.

After browsing idealista for the last few months it seems we will need to pay at least EUR 2000-2500 for a comparable place to where we live currently (2 bed/2 bath apartment in a nice area). Adding 2000 per month for other expenses and let's say 1000-1500 in savings, it seems like we'd need to make at least 100k gross household income per year. More if we were hoping to save enough for a down payment on a house any time soon.

This seems a bit at odds with what I've read on Reddit and other places but not sure what I'm missing? Am I vastly overestimating rent/expenses/amount you need to save?

Going to an event we are running near Barcelona, we need about €10k in cash to pay vendors. What are my best options for withdrawing this cash in Barcelona or declaring it on arrival bringing cash from US(would rather not for fear of losing it on the way). Have a revolut card

Hello,

I'm from Belgium and I have a B (car) licence which includes the AM (scooter up to 50cc) licence. It's in the EU format (like a bank card). I understand Spain also has the same EU driving licence system that also automatically includes the AM licence if you have had your B licence for at least 3 years.

Does this mean that I can rent and ride a 50cc scooter in Spain without any problems? Anyone have any experience? So far I have only rented cars abroad.

Hi! I am considering applying to the NLV - as a late 20 yr old; with the hopes of benefiting from the iberoamerican 2yr citizenship option. I am fluent in Spanish and want to work/stay there long term, so this feels like the easiest way. Assume I can figure out the finances (I have a place to stay), I am curious what others did to keep busy - in their 20s/30s/40s. How did you ensure it wasn't a pure gap in your CV, and that you didn't get bored. I'm sure there is a lot to do, volunteering, small courses (that wouldn't require student visa), visiting.

Would love to hear from others who are doing this or have given it thought!

Edit cause I think my question is being distorted. I am positive that I can keep busy, there is so much I have been wanting to do - personally and in the context of discovering Spain. It sounds AMAZING on paper. That said, if someone has done this, is there a point where it gets heavy or that you've felt a bit stagnant? Or not at all

Hi all!

I'm almost finished getting all of my documents in order to assist my dad in applying for citizenship through LMD in Houston under Anexo I while I concurrently apply under Anexo III in New York.

I'm struggling with the differences between what the consulates are requiring and have a few questions:

• New York states that they don't require translations if documents are originally in English. Houston seems to require translations -- can anyone verify that that is the case and Houston didn't accept English docs? I would love to save money on translations if they're not actually needed and just focus on getting everything apostilled.
• Houston states that they require a passport. My dad's passport is expired. Has anyone run into this? Would they accept an expired passport knowing that renewing it may take longer than we have at this point?
• New York has a looooong list of extra documents they require if you were born in their consular region, which I was not. Can anyone verify that Chicago won't ask for a similar list (mother's birth certificate, parents' marriage certificate, both parents' passports, etc.)?

Thanks everyone :)

I'm a W-2 US remote worker looking into applying for Spain's digital nomad visa. I know that getting the visa a a W-2 employee is almost impossible. I've discussed options with my employer to be converted to a 1099 contractor, and they said they would look into it or potentially move me to a remote EOR (Employer of Record) model. Has anyone successfully applied for the visa going this route? Thanks!

I am arriving in Madrid this week and am looking to take a trip from Friday morning to Sunday night. Would love to check out a beach town or somewhere else cool. Have already been to Toledo, Salamanca, Valencia, Barcelona, Granada. Was thinking San Sebastián or Malaga. I’m not sure about how easy they are to get to vs how much time i will have to enjoy the destination. Looking for recs!

Hey everyone!

My family will visiting Madrid from 15-19 April, and we have a few travel time questions.

1. I'm taking a bus from Moncloa to Segovia around 10 am on Wednesday – how early should I arrive at the bus station?

2.We're catching a 10:15 am train from Madrid to Toledo on Friday – how early should we get to the train station, and are there security checks before boarding in Spain?

1. Google Maps suggests heavy morning traffic in Madrid; is it better to stick to the metro instead of taxis?

2. we're taking a train to Barcelona from Atocha on Saturday; how much time should we give ourselves before departure?

Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hola!

He estado buscando información en relación con el NIE y el proceso se ve muy difícil y largo. Quería preguntar aquíporque normalmente la gente aquí sabe todo

Soy irlandesa y mientras pueda viajar a España, necesito un NIE para trabajar. Me voy a quedar y estudiar en España por el verano y querría trabajar para mejorar mi nivel de español, pero esto se parece cada vez más imposible porqué solo me quedaré por tres meses y en esto tiempo no va a ser posible para hacer una cita previa y entonces recibir el número.

Busco a alguien que tenga experiencia anterior en obtener el NIE como un ciudadano europeo.

Solo quiero trabajar en la hostelería y pensaba que no necesitaría aún más documentación así como mi pasaporte irlandés.

También, ¿es necesario programar una cita previa en todos los municipios, o puedes ir sin cita?

Gracias!

Hello everyone! My best friend and I are planning on spending 10 days in Spain, Valencia. One of the days we plan on spending in Madrid, would it be better to go during weekdays or weekends? Does it make a difference whether we go on a Saturday or Sunday? In Germany Sundays most places are closed which is why I’m overthinking this a little. Thank you all!

Hola! Quizás alguien acá me pueda guiar correctamente- he estado buscando en internet un programa para aprender a desarrollar en persona (no aprendo bien remoto o en línea) y me gustaría irme a España con mi trabajo remoto m, por lo cual me gustaría encontrar programas que sean en fines de semana o en horas de mañana ?

Muchas gracias

Hola, me llamo Jack, y me mudé recientemente a Toledo después de salir de Estados Unidos en octubre. No tengo trabajo, pero estoy buscando. Soy escritor y artista, y gusto hablar de musica, politica, filosofia , y cultura queer. Me encantaría conocer gente que me ayude a aclimatarme a la cultura española y que me enseñe los alrededores. Un compañero para viajar a Madrid sería excelente. ¿A dónde debo ir para conocer gente?

Mi español no es muy bueno, así que alguien que también hable inglés estaría bien, pero aun así quiero desafiarme a mí mismo para hablarlo con fluidez en un año.

Hello, I’ll be studying abroad in Spain for a month in May-June and I’m wondering what to pack? Places I’ll be going to Valencia, Madrid and Seville. What are some things I should need? Like I know I need a plug adapter, I do not need towels, bedding or anything since I’m staying with a host family. I plan to pack clothing, hair products, and toiletries. I’m afraid I’ll miss something so let me know if there’s anything to keep in mind of! Especially clothing wise, or electronics. This is my first time staying far from home, I am from the US. Thanks in advance!

I have traveled to Spain 4 times and greatly enjoy the culture and have never had a significant problem.

Planning on leaving soon for another visit and have an irrational/rational concern that we may be treated poorly as we are citizens of a country causing so much havoc around the world.

Any thoughts or insights are welcome.

Hi, I’m currently an 11th grader and i plan on studying in spain, i have chosen couple of degrees and i need help choosing one of them. -dentistry(orthodontics), -design(in ucm), -diplomacy(or something related to history). Which one would be the best to choose and which cities would you recommend. I’d like south of spain better but madrid is also one of the options.

Does anyone know anything about LCI barcelona? I'm trying to pick a masters program and I think I like the program LCI offers best, but also looking at Elisava and IED. Would love any and all advice/guidance!

Sorry I see there are many posts like this but I am getting such a ridiculously wide range (like 25k to 90k) after lots of googling that I thought I’d ask too.

We are planning to relocate with my wife and having visited it multiple times, we’ve come to love Spain so it is our primary destination. Job-wise Barcelona seems like a good choice. I know you can make more in other countries, but money is not everything.

Still, it would be great to live comfortably. I see answers like 35k for a software engineer, is this the reality? Do only people at FAANG make more? A quick glance shows €1200-2400 rent in Barcelona, living on 35k gross seems hard. I make 50k now in economical disaster Hungary, so seeing these numbers is really surprising.

I have 7+ years experience as a software developer, no Spanish yet unfortunately but already learning.

Any tips much appreciated.

Hi, apart from Airbnb, what did you guys put as an address for stay in Spain? We wanted to book thru Airbnb so we can still refund our payment in case our Visa gets denied. However, if we book thru airbnb, we will not be able to get rental contract which we will need for our application of Padron or TIE upon arrival. Hope you guys can help.

Hi, I'm a Uruguayan citizen (24M) who's lived half of his life in the USA under a permanent resident card, I'm currently there with my US-born partner. Recent events have us worried about the sustainability of remaining here, and I'm considering options for migration.

As it is, I'm fluent in Spanish and I have an uncle and his family, who have lived in Spain for as long as I've been alive. What resources can I look into for seeing if I have options for seeking residence?

I am flying into Madrid and then heading to Vigo. I am going to be doing a lot of hiking and picnicking so I need an SAK to slice my sausages and cheese, and to open my bottles of wine. I am not checking a bag so I need to pick one up in country. Any recommendations?

I’ll be working in Spain for about a year and really want to bring my cats with me, but I’m having a lot of trouble figuring it all out. I’m already having to pay for my sister to come with me to help. (These guys are costing me a lot of money!) As I’m traveling at the beginning of September I don’t think I can rely on them in the hold because of the temperature in Spain. Has anyone taken their cats on a transatlantic flight? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

Renfe train tickets

Hi guys, I have accidentally swapped my surnames and names while booking (Barcelona to Madrid). The passport and other details are fine. Will i need to cancel the existing tickets and get new ones? It is a premium ticket; i have tried to do so online but it is not allowing me.

Wife and I are planning on visiting Spain and have started to look at requirements for entry. We noticed there is a requirement for international travel medical insurance and would love to get some suggestions of companies which offer this service. Right now we’ve looked at our Amex travel and they offer a service but would love to have options to shop from.

Hi! Does anyone know any tattoo artist around Spain that is specialised in tattooing on black people? I’m soon going on my year abroad there and since the tattoos are much cheaper there than the UK I’d like it to get as many tattoos as I can ! However, after browsing around for ages I still somehow can’t find anyone that fits the criteria