Category: Expat Life

My international travel journey started in 2008, though it was mostly for work. By 2015, I decided to leave the corporate world behind and embarked on a 14-month solo adventure in South America. That trip changed everything—I didn’t want to stop traveling. If you’re more of a visual learner, check…

When I got my Spanish residency back in May 2022, I already had my sights set on the next milestone: Spanish citizenship. I knew I’d be eligible to apply by May 2024, so I should have planned ahead and start early but I didn’t because I thought I had a…

Did you know you can exchange your Philippine driver’s license (professional or non-professional) for a Spanish driver’s license? Yup, no need to start from scratch! All you need is a medical exam to confirm you’re fit to drive. I went through this process myself, and spoiler alert—it was surprisingly smooth….

Dreaming of staying in the EU for more than 90 days? Croatia’s Digital Nomad Visa is one of the easiest ways to make it happen! And it gets even better—Croatia is now a member of the Schengen states, meaning you can travel freely across the EU with this visa. In…

Did you know that Filipinos can acquire Spanish Nationality after only 2 years of legal residency? And the non-lucrative visa is one of the ways to get residency in Spain. In this video I will show you how I applied for the visa including the requirements, costs, and timeline. If…

Today marks a truly unforgettable milestone—I officially took my oath and became a Spanish citizen! This momentous occasion deserves more than just a fleeting thought, so here I am, penning a post to capture the significance of the day. if you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube…

If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I dive into all the details about obtaining Spanish Residency through Pareja de Hecho. October 2021, I flew to Barcelona and stayed for 10 days before going to Split, Croatia where I intended to stay for a year since…

If you are thinking of applying for Spain’s non-lucrative visa, a medical/health insurance from an insurance company accredited in Spain is one of the requirements. When searching for medical insurance, the following requirements should be met: Minimum medical coverage of €30,000 No deductibles, co-pays, coverage limits or grace periods for…

Since I’m applying for a resident visa, a medical certificate with DOH and DFA authentication is required. Not a lot of clinics or hospitals do this. Not even the big, commercial hospitals. What you should look for are those that offer OFW packages, however, clinics like these sometimes go through…

Bank statements and bank certificates are common requirements when applying for any type of visa. Requesting for these documents is easy, what’s annoying is that you have to pay for these. And they don’t come cheap! A bank certificate costs 200php for one copy and a bank statement costs 50php…