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EU Citizen Registration Certificate in Madrid: Step-by-Step Guide

The first step every EU citizen must take when settling in Madrid. It's not the NIE, though the two are often confused.

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Cost of Living in Madrid for Northern Europeans: The Real Comparison

Madrid is cheaper than London, Paris or Amsterdam in almost everything. But not everything. The numbers you need before deciding.

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Opening a bank account in Spain as a foreigner: what nobody tells you

Opening a bank account in Spain as a foreigner is simpler than it seems and slower than you would like. Here is what you need, what your options are and where the process tends to get stuck.

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Private health insurance in Madrid for Americans and non-EU citizens

Your US insurance doesn't work. You need private in Spain. Insurers, coverage, real monthly costs.

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English-speaking doctors in Madrid: how to find and healthcare system

Not all doctors speak English. How to find English-speaking doctors, private clinics, emergencies.

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Opening a bank account in Spain as a foreigner: guide for Americans

Without a Spanish bank account, life stops. Documentation, expat-friendly banks, real timelines.

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US taxes while living in Spain: FBAR, FATCA and the tax treaty

You're still a US citizen. You're still liable to the IRS. What you need to know about double taxation.

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Non-lucrative visa Spain: requirements and how to apply as an American

Passive income, medical insurance, clean record. Everything you need to obtain the non-lucrative visa from the United States.

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Moving to Madrid as an American: the complete guide

From visa to NIE, from schools to banking. Everything an American needs to know before and after arriving in Madrid.

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