Retiring in Spain: Visas, Healthcare and Taxes for Retirees

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO AND RETIRING IN SPAINSpain offers the kind of retirement many people dream about: year-round sunshine, outdoor living, great food and a slower pace of life. Not to mention continental Europe on your doorstep.But making that dream a reality takes more than choosing a sunny town. There are some important questions to answer first. Can you qualify for the non-lucrative visa? Can you meet the financial requirements? What will life in Spain actually cost? And how will your healthcare, pension and taxes be affected once you become resident?This book gives you clear answers to the questions that matter.Written by Nigel Brookes, who sold up in the UK, handled his own non-lucrative visa application and moved to the Costa Blanca, this guide draws on first-hand experience of the paperwork, financial decisions and practical realities involved. You'll learn how to: - Check if you qualify and understand the current income requirement- Build your visa application with the documents, translations, apostilles and insurance you need- Compare living costs across the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Valencia, inland Spain and the islands- Plan your healthcare with private insurance, the Convenio Especial and European health cards- Understand your pension and taxes, including the 183-day rule and UK-Spain and US-Spain tax treaties- Settle into Spain, including your NIE, TIE, padrón, banking and first 90 days Includes Your NLV Roadmap, a dedicated bonus chapter that takes you through the entire application from start to finish, with each document and key step clearly explained.You'll also get current figures and guidance on staying up-to-date, so you can verify important requirements and costs before you commit. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of what the move involves, what it will cost you, and how to go about it.Your Spanish retirement starts with knowing the facts. Scroll up, get your copy, and find out if Spain is right for you.