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Forum: Spain
Dec 4th 2022, 3:33 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,598
Posted By dougal03

Re: Bank account in Pounds in Spain

Santander will charge you higher fees than a British bank in Gib. I had a Sterling account there for many years after I received a cheque in Sterling whilst living in Spain.Unfortunately,just before...
Forum: Spain
Dec 4th 2022, 2:30 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,598
Posted By dougal03

Re: Bank account in Pounds in Spain

You could open an account in Gibraltar as you are UK resident.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 27th 2022, 4:57 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

I was abroad for a very long time(4 decades)so the UK was a foreign country to me,something I didn´t really take into account as I had only been back on short visits.Just as people who go on holiday...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 27th 2022, 2:03 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

.I am staying here in UK now but I thank you for your kindly help.The UK is in a bad way & people ,even in the "true blue" belt of the English south coast where I am,are disenchanted with things I...
Forum: Spain
Jun 14th 2022, 10:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,780
Posted By dougal03

Re: Why 70% of Spain is Empty

It is the same in the UK.The little village that I am in at present,on the south coast of England,has an infrequent bus which the many elderly residents rely on.The small number of shops are...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 5th 2022, 5:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By dougal03

Re: New Private Clinic at Continente.

what health insurer is used mostly by retired British ex-pats?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 4th 2022, 10:35 am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,502
Posted By dougal03

Re: TOR1 APPLICATION

It may be different between countries you are leaving to come back to UK.I came from an EU country & after submitting the list had to provide other info.in writing about cancellation of my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 21st 2022, 11:43 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving back to UK from Asia after 20+ years, help!

Was NOT Spanish Border Control.Stood at a section labelled BRITISH Border Control,manned by all British personnel,spoke English,even had a short conversation with that person about where she had...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 15th 2022, 10:43 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving back to UK from Asia after 20+ years, help!

I forgot to add a bit regarding the Government being completely legal in their dealings.You must be aware that Mr.Harry Schindler an elderly UK National resident in Italy,intended to take his case to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 15th 2022, 10:21 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving back to UK from Asia after 20+ years, help!

I can only report what happened to myself one year ago as I thought the original poster,Olyra,was seeking information.It appears that other replies come from posters who,although NOT recently...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 14th 2022, 3:32 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving back to UK from Asia after 20+ years, help!

Before I returned last year after 4 decades in southern europe,HMRC asked for a written letter from the authorities to say all my residency papers had been cancelled.This allowed my shipper to bring...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 25th 2022, 11:42 am
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

Arthur,my comments are on about living in another part of europe as we were the only ones involved in the Brexit result.& like Pollyanna we did not get welfare payments like child benefit as it was...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 24th 2022, 3:19 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

You are entitled to use the NHS in the country where you are resident as you have to resume paying ALL your dues once again on return.Now I am paying my tax,council bills,water rates etc. in the...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 24th 2022, 12:31 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

Pollyanna,it was interesting for me to read your comments on the lack of support given to ex-pats in the Commonwealth as well.I don´t believe that most people in UK are aware of that particularly or...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2022, 11:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving our pet back to the U.K. from France

Bevs, I think Pets Passports were only in Europe not involved in our Commonwealth countries as it had to do with EU.But you will have to check that out.In any event I believe it is no longer...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 23rd 2022, 3:14 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

All of us who had lived in EU countries for 15 years or more,were denied a vote in the Brexit referendum.This is to be debated,delayed once already,to rescind this decision albeit too late now to...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 23rd 2022, 1:02 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

I can quite understand that,Pollyanna,when you live in a Commonwealth country.But I was referring to the EU countries now we no longer have any support there.Look how folk were upset over the "Pet...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 23rd 2022, 9:44 am
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

I was thinking about conversations I had with family members,2 are police officers in S.West England & 1 in S.east England.Their Forces have had to give so much time ,due to increase in crime & lack...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2022, 11:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By dougal03

Re: Moving our pet back to the U.K. from France

Pets Passports were a concession for British Nationals issued when we were in EU.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 19th 2022, 3:58 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

To answer some more of your questions- Yes I probably am just as grumpy.But for much of my adult life,after the AirForce,I have run my own business in Scotland,England south coast & Midlands &...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 18th 2022, 2:52 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

Too true Helen I do have to sit & have a think. My 3 enjoyed things are (1)being restricted to 15 mins.maximum when I consult a Doctor in UK instead of spending the time with my previous Spanish...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 17th 2022, 3:48 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Re: Dougal03's views on UK after returning

So good to get so many comments.Please excuse delay in replying as I had to spend some time today with the Bank who were investigating a card payment that was taken from my account for over 100...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 16th 2022, 2:28 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 13,655
Posted By dougal03

Dougal03's views on UK after returning

After so many years living abroad I have found it is even worse than I thought.The UK is in a bad state.Endlessly having to find out things for myself like my NHS No.which hasn´t been used since 1982...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 27th 2021, 10:06 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,394
Posted By dougal03

Re: Homeward bound, finally

Yes I am an old codger in my 80´s!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 26th 2021, 4:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,394
Posted By dougal03

Re: Homeward bound, finally

Fortunately,on this forum we are a great mix of people who have lived in many countries & lots coming back from the countries of our Commonwealth & the States where you have been able to speak...
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