Moving from Australia to Spain
Dec 1st 2015, 10:27 pm
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Moving from Australia to Spain
Hi,
I'm originally from the UK but have lived in Australia for 20 years. I am looking at moving to Spain with my wife (Australian) and my two kids who are 13 and 14 and have British passports.
I am interested in advice from anyone who has moved from Australia to Spain particularly in relation to schools and the transition from the Australian system to an International school teaching the British system. My kids will be in year 10 and year 8 next year when we are looking to move. I understand they may have to do an extra 6 months of schooling due to the different school years but interested in anyone who has experience moving teenagers from Oz to Spain.
Also interested in moving costs, whether people took there household stuff with them Furniture, Beds, Tools etc.
HH.
I'm originally from the UK but have lived in Australia for 20 years. I am looking at moving to Spain with my wife (Australian) and my two kids who are 13 and 14 and have British passports.
I am interested in advice from anyone who has moved from Australia to Spain particularly in relation to schools and the transition from the Australian system to an International school teaching the British system. My kids will be in year 10 and year 8 next year when we are looking to move. I understand they may have to do an extra 6 months of schooling due to the different school years but interested in anyone who has experience moving teenagers from Oz to Spain.
Also interested in moving costs, whether people took there household stuff with them Furniture, Beds, Tools etc.
HH.
Dec 1st 2015, 11:02 pm
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
The search shows a number of previous threads on this subject.
This one is a good place to start:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/spain...newbie-867900/
This one is a good place to start:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/spain...newbie-867900/
Dec 2nd 2015, 12:03 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Thanks for your reply.
I have searched the forum and I am reading the information provided but thought that I'd reach out to see if someone has made a similar move to the one we are planning. I'll continue to read the other threads but would also appreciate any feedback on moving kids from Australia to Spain.
I have searched the forum and I am reading the information provided but thought that I'd reach out to see if someone has made a similar move to the one we are planning. I'll continue to read the other threads but would also appreciate any feedback on moving kids from Australia to Spain.
Dec 2nd 2015, 9:24 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Why do you wish to relocate?
Dec 2nd 2015, 10:55 am
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Dec 6th 2015, 10:24 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
As you and your kids have British Passports there is no issue with you moving to Spain. However, if your wife has an Australian passport she will need a visa (not needed as a tourist) you may want to think about applying for a British passport for your wife first as it may make things in Spain a bit easier see link
Visas for Australian citizens travelling to Spain - Embajada de Australia
2 Other things
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
Visas for Australian citizens travelling to Spain - Embajada de Australia
2 Other things
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
Dec 6th 2015, 10:44 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Hi,
I'm originally from the UK but have lived in Australia for 20 years. I am looking at moving to Spain with my wife (Australian) and my two kids who are 13 and 14 and have British passports.
I am interested in advice from anyone who has moved from Australia to Spain particularly in relation to schools and the transition from the Australian system to an International school teaching the British system. My kids will be in year 10 and year 8 next year when we are looking to move. I understand they may have to do an extra 6 months of schooling due to the different school years but interested in anyone who has experience moving teenagers from Oz to Spain.
Also interested in moving costs, whether people took there household stuff with them Furniture, Beds, Tools etc.
HH.
I'm originally from the UK but have lived in Australia for 20 years. I am looking at moving to Spain with my wife (Australian) and my two kids who are 13 and 14 and have British passports.
I am interested in advice from anyone who has moved from Australia to Spain particularly in relation to schools and the transition from the Australian system to an International school teaching the British system. My kids will be in year 10 and year 8 next year when we are looking to move. I understand they may have to do an extra 6 months of schooling due to the different school years but interested in anyone who has experience moving teenagers from Oz to Spain.
Also interested in moving costs, whether people took there household stuff with them Furniture, Beds, Tools etc.
HH.
Dec 6th 2015, 3:52 pm
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
As you and your kids have British Passports there is no issue with you moving to Spain. However, if your wife has an Australian passport she will need a visa (not needed as a tourist) you may want to think about applying for a British passport for your wife first as it may make things in Spain a bit easier see link
Visas for Australian citizens travelling to Spain - Embajada de Australia
2 Other things
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
Visas for Australian citizens travelling to Spain - Embajada de Australia
2 Other things
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
European Union Citizens moving to Spain | AngloINFO Spain
So that raises the question is the OP now a Brit or an Aussie?
Dec 6th 2015, 4:18 pm
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Dec 6th 2015, 7:04 pm
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Started off with nothing! Spain has one of the best cultural experiences in the world which just keeps changing and getting better. What a marvellous place where architecture, music, dancing, food and wine are so important. Never mind the climate it's the vibrancy of the people and their way of life. I have never lived in such a wonderful country.
Dec 6th 2015, 7:10 pm
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Started off with nothing! Spain has one of the best cultural experiences in the world which just keeps changing and getting better. What a marvellous place where architecture, music, dancing, food and wine are so important. Never mind the climate it's the vibrancy of the people and their way of life. I have never lived in such a wonderful country.
Dec 16th 2015, 12:15 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
Not if one of the family are EU citizens.
European Union Citizens moving to Spain | AngloINFO Spain
So that raises the question is the OP now a Brit or an Aussie?
European Union Citizens moving to Spain | AngloINFO Spain
So that raises the question is the OP now a Brit or an Aussie?
HH.
Dec 16th 2015, 12:20 am
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Re: Moving from Australia to Spain
2 Other things
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
1. Health care - unless you plan to work (remember there is not a lot of work in Spain) and pay into the system you will NOT receive state health care and you will need private medical insurance. I think now when you apply for a "residencia" you need to prove you have adequate health care and funds etc.
2. Schools - if your children do not speak fluent Spanish then best consider and international school (you will have to pay). At the ages they are they will really suffer if you put them in a Spanish state school without the language.
HH.
Last edited by HappyHammer69; Dec 16th 2015 at 12:21 am. Reason: Typo
