Castellano vs. Español

Information about some of the differences between the Castillian Spanish of Spain (Castellano) and Latin American Spanish (Español).

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Counting Your Days in (and Outside of) Spain

One of the unexpectedly important yet seemingly trivial tasks for expats is tracking your presence both in Spain and elsewhere as a means to determine tax obligations and meet residency requirements. Learn how to count your days, confirm the requirements for your residency situation, and review the technologies available to help you.

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Important Lessons for Expats Learning Spanish

Information on learning Spanish for foreigners and expatriates. Free options, schools and other ways to learn the local language are all discussed.

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Instructions for the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) Application

A step by step guide through the forms (with translations), documents, payments, appointments/citas previas, lotes, and process of getting your TIE.

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Health Insurance in Spain: A Semi-Insider’s Guide

Pitfalls, problems, complications, solutions and insider recommendations for purchasing private health insurance in Spain. A guide based on semi-insider information, interviews with insurance agents, direct insight from consulates and diligent research.

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Skiing In Spain

Who Told You To Leave The Gear Behind? This is your guide to some of the best skiing in Spain, especially for expat ski bums who might be looking for a seasonal job at a ski resort in Spain.

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