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Looking for new friends in Benidorm. Male 61

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 5:07pm
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Dave101b

Posts: 86

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Location: Benidorm

Joined: 30 Jan 2022

Just moved to Benidorm from UK and looking to make some new friends to hang out, have coffee and maybe practice a bit of spanish. Not working so day time meets would be a particular interest. I am living off La Playa de Poniente. 

David50s

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 7:59pm

Posts: 13

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Location: Benidorm

Joined: 4 Jun 2018

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 7:59pm

Hi there.  My name is David and I am still living in Glasgow UK,  I am a truck driver and I am madly saving up all my money to retire to Benidorm asap.  I am also wanting to make and have to have friends in Benidorm.  I want to retire to near Benidorm hopefully this year in 2023 or 2024.  I am a male 62 just now, 63 next month and at this time I am working hard & saving up all my money towards retiring to maybe Armanello Camping site or maybe Raco which is just outside Benidorm.

In the future it will be nice to have a friend for to meet up in Benidorm occationally for a drink or a coffee and a chat.

Past many years I have holidayed in Benidorm and I was there only 3 months ago in Armanello Camping site for 10 days.  I absolutely love Benidorm hence again my wanting to retire there.  I have one of these E Scooters which is still illegal to use in the UK at this time, but it is legal in Benidorm so I will be bringing it with me when it is time to come to Benny.  I also have a petrol Scooter (Kawasaki J300)

And I intend to bring that also to Benny.

If you are interested in a friend, contact me on my email address.  David - [email protected]

David50s

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 8:00pm

Posts: 13

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Location: Benidorm

Joined: 4 Jun 2018

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 8:00pm

Dave101b wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 5:07pm:

Just moved to Benidorm from UK and looking to make some new friends to hang out, have coffee and maybe practice a bit of spanish. Not working so day time meets would be a particular interest. I am living off La Playa de Poniente. 

Hi there.  My name is David and I am still living in Glasgow UK,  I am a truck driver and I am madly saving up all my money to retire to Benidorm asap.  I am also wanting to make and have to have friends in Benidorm.  I want to retire to near Benidorm hopefully this year in 2023 or 2024.  I am a male 62 just now, 63 next month and at this time I am working hard & saving up all my money towards retiring to maybe Armanello Camping site or maybe Raco which is just outside Benidorm.

In the future it will be nice to have a friend for to meet up in Benidorm occationally for a drink or a coffee and a chat.

Past many years I have holidayed in Benidorm and I was there only 3 months ago in Armanello Camping site for 10 days.  I absolutely love Benidorm hence again my wanting to retire there.  I have one of these E Scooters which is still illegal to use in the UK at this time, but it is legal in Benidorm so I will be bringing it with me when it is time to come to Benny.  I also have a petrol Scooter (Kawasaki J300)

And I intend to bring that also to Benny.

If you are interested in a friend, contact me on my email address.  David - [email protected]


Sligogent

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 9:02pm

Sligogent

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Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 9:02pm

David50s wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 8:00pm:

Hi there.  My name is David and I am still living in Glasgow UK,  I am a truck driver and I am madly saving up all my money to retire to Benidorm asap.  I am also wanting to make and have to have friends in Benidorm.  I want to retire to near Benidorm hopefully this year in...

... 2023 or 2024.  I am a male 62 just now, 63 next month and at this time I am working hard & saving up all my money towards retiring to maybe Armanello Camping site or maybe Raco which is just outside Benidorm.

In the future it will be nice to have a friend for to meet up in Benidorm occationally for a drink or a coffee and a chat.

Past many years I have holidayed in Benidorm and I was there only 3 months ago in Armanello Camping site for 10 days.  I absolutely love Benidorm hence again my wanting to retire there.  I have one of these E Scooters which is still illegal to use in the UK at this time, but it is legal in Benidorm so I will be bringing it with me when it is time to come to Benny.  I also have a petrol Scooter (Kawasaki J300)

And I intend to bring that also to Benny.

If you are interested in a friend, contact me on my email address.  David - [email protected]


Hope  your  dream comes true to live in Benny,  it  might be worth reading  up rules and regulations  for  non EU citizens,   to live permanently  in  Spain,  Apologies  if you have an EU passport  or have read the rules

Happy New year to you 

John123456

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 9:21pm

John123456

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Posts: 1431

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Location: Benidorm

Joined: 27 Feb 2021

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 9:21pm

David50s wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 8:00pm:

Hi there.  My name is David and I am still living in Glasgow UK,  I am a truck driver and I am madly saving up all my money to retire to Benidorm asap.  I am also wanting to make and have to have friends in Benidorm.  I want to retire to near Benidorm hopefully this year in...

... 2023 or 2024.  I am a male 62 just now, 63 next month and at this time I am working hard & saving up all my money towards retiring to maybe Armanello Camping site or maybe Raco which is just outside Benidorm.

In the future it will be nice to have a friend for to meet up in Benidorm occationally for a drink or a coffee and a chat.

Past many years I have holidayed in Benidorm and I was there only 3 months ago in Armanello Camping site for 10 days.  I absolutely love Benidorm hence again my wanting to retire there.  I have one of these E Scooters which is still illegal to use in the UK at this time, but it is legal in Benidorm so I will be bringing it with me when it is time to come to Benny.  I also have a petrol Scooter (Kawasaki J300)

And I intend to bring that also to Benny.

If you are interested in a friend, contact me on my email address.  David - [email protected]


If you do not hold a EU/EEA Passport it is not as simple to move to EU. If you hold a UK Passport the following links should provide you with all the information to realise your dream:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain

https://www.immigrationspain.es/en/spanish-residency-for-uk-citizens/

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tebo53

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:05pm

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Location: Benidorm

Joined: 29 May 2018

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:05pm

David50s wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 7:59pm:

Hi there.  My name is David and I am still living in Glasgow UK,  I am a truck driver and I am madly saving up all my money to retire to Benidorm asap.  I am also wanting to make and have to have friends in Benidorm.  I want to retire to near Benidorm hopefully this year in 20...

...23 or 2024.  I am a male 62 just now, 63 next month and at this time I am working hard & saving up all my money towards retiring to maybe Armanello Camping site or maybe Raco which is just outside Benidorm.

In the future it will be nice to have a friend for to meet up in Benidorm occationally for a drink or a coffee and a chat.

Past many years I have holidayed in Benidorm and I was there only 3 months ago in Armanello Camping site for 10 days.  I absolutely love Benidorm hence again my wanting to retire there.  I have one of these E Scooters which is still illegal to use in the UK at this time, but it is legal in Benidorm so I will be bringing it with me when it is time to come to Benny.  I also have a petrol Scooter (Kawasaki J300)

And I intend to bring that also to Benny.

If you are interested in a friend, contact me on my email address.  David - [email protected]

Hi,

If you have a UK passport you will need to apply for a non lucrative visa from the Spanish consulate in the UK before you can move over to Spain permanently. You will need to meet the income and healthcare requirements. You will need an income of around €28000 per annum from pensions etc and full healthcare either by private or through the S1 healthcare scheme. 

You can't just move to Spain permanently without a visa.

Steve 

David50s

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:13pm

Posts: 13

7 helpful points

Location: Benidorm

Joined: 4 Jun 2018

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:13pm

tebo53 wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:05pm:

Hi,

If you have a UK passport you will need to apply for a non lucrative visa from the Spanish consulate in the UK before you can move over to Spain permanently. You will need to meet the income and healthcare requirements. You will need an income of around €28000 per annum from pensions etc and fu...

...ll healthcare either by private or through the S1 healthcare scheme. 

You can't just move to Spain permanently without a visa.

Steve 

I am an Irish citizen and at this time I am applying for my Irish passport, Wall sorted.

tebo53

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:24pm

tebo53

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Posts: 4779

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Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:24pm

David50s wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:13pm:

I am an Irish citizen and at this time I am applying for my Irish passport, Wall sorted.

You will still need to register with the national police and sign the foreigners register within the first 90 days of arrival. You still need to prove an income and healthcare. 

All information here:

https://upsticks.es/residency-in-spain-for-irish-passport-holders-all-you-need-to-know/amp/

Steve 

John123456

Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:56pm

John123456

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Posts: 1431

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Posted: Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:56pm

David50s wrote on Sun Jan 1, 2023 10:13pm:

I am an Irish citizen and at this time I am applying for my Irish passport, Wall sorted.

As an Irish citizen you may find these links useful:

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/new-to-spain/residency-and-entry-requirements/

https://upsticks.es/residency-in-spain-for-irish-passport-holders-all-you-need-to-know/

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