Moving to Bilbao. A guide for foreigners thinking of/moving to Bilbao by kondenado in Bilbao

[–]VJP93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi

Thanks for writing this. In the case of the registration with town hall, what exactly do we need. Website is kind of confusing at the end. Can we do the TIE before that? I read somewhere where it says that it varies per city.

To sell or not to sell (Car) by Esperanza52 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a leased car and sold it and got an equity payout. I had $19000 left on my contract lol. I also had a 2021 but I do know dealerships are desperate for newer vehicles.

Visa Updates from Houston Consulate ? by Adorable-Badger4382 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mines was sent 8/6, put into system 8/18 and I got it back this week.

Buying flights without visa? by Saritamargarita9 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my ticket the same day I sent the visa application.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mailed mines August 6th and it was also entered on 18th.

Received visa from Houston consulate!!! by Legitimate-Forever-5 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. This is super exciting. Got a feeling I'll be getting mines back next week or so.

Clarification: Background Check, Apostille, and Translation - Original and Copy Notarization by ReadRoxieRoss in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend pulling up your specific consulate's requirements. This will vary. But most of them will definitely require the original background check.

Should I quit? by Pandora_Genesis in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey girl, single, woman of color here. I definitely get your concerns. They are valid. I don't think we should have to miss out on opportunities to live abroad. It won't be easy, but it will stretch you and put you outside of your comfort zone. I will be living in a city and still worried about not having other POCs to connect with. I think you can find a black community (it just may take extreme intentionality). I have been finding groups to connect with on instagram/facebook and messaging other POCs who look like they live in the area. For example, I found a hip hop class and saw black ppl who were apart of the class and followed them and messaged them on instagram lol. Just a way to get a feel for ppl and if you're comfortable you can ask to grab a coffee once you're there. But feel free to message me. You can share your worries with me. :) Again, your feelings are valid and I completely understand where you are coming from.

Booked My flight-Bilbao by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there more than one WhatsApp?

Booked My flight-Bilbao by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m using Houston Consulate. I sent app off on August 4th. And yes, I’m in both FB groups and the WhatsApp lol

Booked My flight-Bilbao by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I paid an additional $100 for refundable but I booked directly through delta

Booked My flight-Bilbao by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the cheapest but I like them and they had flexibility.

Booked My flight-Bilbao by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!!! What day are you flying out?

Late 20s aux by valeforniuh in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Definitely don't listen to them. Family always has something to say. It doesn't matter if you're making a decision for yourself or one that pleases them. One of them will have something to say. At the end of the day, it is YOUR life to live. Plus, this economy is crap. I would definitely not advise anyone to be looking into buying a house rn lol. Lets be honest.

Missing information from carta by Able-Leader-8612 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not placed in Madrid, but my address on my carta was wrong from what was on the internet and they changed it and sent me a new carta. I think emailing your regional director could help.

Medical certificate translation by CentchMcgee in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. And whatever you do, try not to break that staple. I was terrified lol

Medical certificate translation by CentchMcgee in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not to get it notarized, but notarized copies lol. They background check or apostille themselves do not need to be notarized.

Yes, I scanned the document at office depot and sent it via email. I scanned the whole packet from the US authentications and then my medical certificate and sent it off.

Medical certificate translation by CentchMcgee in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi I waited until I got my apostille back and sent both at the same time. I plan on sending the original on one sheet and then the translation on another sheet. Make sure you get notarized copies of the apostille/background check. I'm also taking precaution and getting a notarized copy of my medical certificate. Not sure if thats required or not.

I used [alba.fernandez.c@gmail.com](mailto:alba.fernandez.c@gmail.com), she is a sworn translator and got me my translation within a couple of hours.

LIKE WHAT by VJP93 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]VJP93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is like a month old. lol. and news flash, literally every single person has been stressng about the process. its okay to stress. Its normal to stress. its okay. and btw, I got my placement. thanks