Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction & Overview

    • Welcome Message

    • Download Your Moving To Spain Checklist

    • Access The Private Facebook Group

  • 2

    Module 2 - Why Spain As An Expat Destination?

    • Why Spain?

    • Spanish Cultural Differences To Look Out For

    • References, Resources And Links

  • 3

    Module 3 - Your Spain Relocation

    • Shipping Household Goods To Spain

    • Clothing To Bring

    • Buying Household Goods In Spain

    • Virtual Mailbox And Why You Might Need One

    • Links and Resources

  • 4

    Module 4 - Moving With Pets

    • Pet Transport Companies or Do It Yourself?

    • Links and Resources

  • 5

    Module 5 - Visas & Residency Permits

    • The Most Common Types Of Visas

    • Why You Need A Visa

    • The Exception To The Rule

    • The Visa Application Process And Documents Needed

    • References, Resources And Links

  • 6

    Module 6 - Empadronamiento Application

    • Registering As A Resident

    • Resources and Links

  • 7

    Module 7 - Housing

    • Short Term Rentals

    • Long Term Leases

    • How To Find Rentals Or Purchases

    • Popular Expat Areas To Live

    • What To Look For When Searching For Your New Place

    • Utilities

    • Buying A Home - General Information

    • Closing Day - The Final Steps

    • Cable and Internet Providers

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 8

    Module 8 - Healthcare

    • Private Healthcare Costs And Recommendations

    • Pharmacy

    • Links and Resources

  • 9

    Module 9 - Banking

    • Why You Need A Spanish Bank Account & What To Look For

    • Opening An Account - What You Need

    • Transferring Money To Spain - Our Choice

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 10

    Module 10 - Taxes

    • Tax Residency In Spain Defined

    • Types Of Taxes In Spain

    • Tax Filing Requirements For U.S. Citizens

    • Voting From Abroad

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 11

    Module 11 - Education

    • General Information On Spanish Schools

    • Homeschooling In Spain

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 12

    Module 12 - Transportation

    • The Public Transport System

    • Bike Sharing & Ride Sharing Schemes

    • Car Rental And Car Purchase - What To Know

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 13

    Module 13 - Working In Spain

    • Working In Spain

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 14

    Module 14 - Grocery Stores

    • Grocery Stores And Rules

    • Grocery Stores

  • 15

    Module 15 - Dining Out and Tipping

    • Tipping Guide

  • 16

    Module 16 - Making Friends

    • Making Friends

  • 17

    Module 17 - Learning Spanish

    • Is Spanish A Must For Living In Spain?

    • References, Resources and Links

  • 18

    Module 18 - Safety

    • Black Woman In Spain Point Of View

    • References, Resources, and Links

  • 19

    Module 19 - Closing Module

    • Course Completion - My message To You

  • 20

    Module 20 - Interviews With Expats

    • Interview With Maria B.

    • Albert and Barbara

    • Interview with Gabriela Encina on how she chose Valencia

    • Interview with Jane on life in Spain

  • 21

    BONUSES - Zoom session and monthly expense worksheet

    • Zoom Session

    • Our Monthly Budget Spreadsheet