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Move or retire to the sun

Can Brits Still Afford To Move Or Retire To The Sun?

Now the UK has left the EU, work permits in Spain are more difficult to obtain and if you plan to retire to Spain you have to get a visa and demonstrate that you can financially support yourself. These more onerous requirements have ended the dreams of those who had planned to move or retire...

Technology layoffs in Spain

Record Technology Layoffs In Spain. What About Foreign Employees?

The technology labor market in Spain is at a time of high demand, with over 120,000 vacancies to be filled according to data from DigitalES (software development, AI, Cloud, cybersecurity, Big Data, are some of the most prominent). Technology companies are still hiring more foreign staff, allowing Spain to consolidate as a digital talent Hub...

private health insurance in Spain

Key Questions To Reduce The Cost Of Private Health Insurance In Spain

Medical insurance can be confusing and a bit of a minefield as no two policies are alike.  So here are some useful tips and questions to ask yourself before you decide on a suitable policy to provide you with private health insurance in Spain.  These will ensure you get the right policy and keep...

Kyero Highlights French Overseas Property Market As ‘One To Watch’

New data from overseas property portal Kyero.com has outlined the latest changes in the European overseas property market during Q2 2021, as the company highlights growing potential in France. Kyero’s European Overseas Property Market Tracker for Q2 2021 shows that: The south of France is particularly in demand with Alpes-Maritimes,...

Data Security

Why Expats Should Learn About Data Security

Planning for a new life abroad requires a significant task list, there’s one more item you should tackle: learning about data security. Often, things that you feel comfortable and confident doing from your phone or computer at home may not be as safe to do in your new country. Here are some things to...

How Expats Can Attain High-Grade GCSEs And A-Levels

Moving To Europe From The UK? How Expats Can Attain High-Grade GCSEs And A-Levels

Moving overseas with children can be stressful at the best of times, but when those children are preparing to begin their GCSE or A-Level courses, it can be even more challenging. Many expat parents are keen for their sons and daughters to attain British qualifications regardless of where in the world they are living....

Post-Brexit Banking Issues

How To Avoid Post-Brexit Banking Issues For UK Nationals

Now that the UK has left the EU many UK nationals living in the EU face problems retaining their UK bank accounts and have difficulties and higher transactions costs making and receiving sterling payments.  Here Monito explain the causes and potential solutions. Economically, Brexit means that the UK has left the...

top Spain blogs

Top Spain Blogs From UK Expats

MoneyTransfers.com have created a list of the Top 20 blogs from UK expats giving their insight into life as an expat in various locations around the world.  Here we publish the listing of the top Spain blogs and the general expat blogs with a brief description of each.   Originally published by...

Schengen visa

When And How Do I Apply For A Schengen Visa?

Non-EU citizens who have not been granted residence in an EU country, who are planning to enter the EU (and other member countries) for a short visit will need a Schengen Visa. What are the options available and how do you apply? A Schengen visa allows you to enter any of...

retire in spain

Moving To Spain: Where To Start?

Moving to Spain can be daunting. It is a beautiful country: warm, friendly and fun to live in. We know the pros – the good weather, the friendly people and the lovely houses. However, there are a lot of factors to take into account when you are ready to move. Here are a few for...