American moving to Europe or already living abroad? Explore our country-specific articles for Americans in Europe, covering the financial considerations that matter wherever you choose to settle. From Spain, Portugal and France to Germany, Italy and beyond, find practical information on cross-border financial planning, investing, retirement planning, taxes and local regulations. Each country brings different rules and opportunities for US citizens managing finances on both sides of the Atlantic. At EuroAmerican Financial Advisors, our specialist knowledge comes from firsthand expat experience. Read our latest guides and insights to make informed financial decisions before and after your move to Europe with greater confidence.
As a US citizen, you can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180 day period on a tourist visa. However, this doesn’t permit you to live and work in Greece. Greece’s digital nomad visa, launched in 2021, allows American remote workers to stay in Greece for up...
If you're an American expat living in Spain, you’re probably already aware of many of the often complex US and Spanish tax and reporting requirements. One specific requirement that often causes confusion is Spain’s Modelo 720 form, Spain’s equivalent of the US FBAR...
With its world-class cuisine, culture, cities, coasts, fashion, and history, and now a newly introduced digital nomad visa, Italy now offers remote workers the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most iconic countries. Italy launched its Digital Nomad visa...
Immersing in the culture and beauty of Italy as an American expat can be a life-changing adventure. However, Americans moving to Italy face distinctive financial challenges, particularly when it comes to investment decisions. In this article, we outline some essential...
In recent years, partially thanks to great visa and tax break programs, Portugal has become a leading destination in Europe for US citizens seeking to move abroad. By 2022, nearly 10,000 Americans were residing in the country, representing a 239% increase since 2017,...
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain's Golden Visa scheme has among the most successful for incentivizing high net worth foreigners to move to the country. It has also been praised for its ease and efficiency, with residency...
If you are an American planning to move to Spain, you’re going to need an NIE number. NIEs are a vital element of everyday life for all foreign residents in Spain, being necessary for financial transactions such as opening a bank account, paying Spanish taxes, and...
Are you an American digital nomad dreaming of soaking up the sun while working remotely in Spain? You’re not alone, as Spain has been rated the number one destination for American digital nomads globally in 2024. The newly introduced Digital Nomad Visa could be your...
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain has recently been heralded as the best destination in the world for expats. Spain's Golden Visa program, also known as Spain’s investor visa, was initiated in 2013 and is issued to non-EU...
As foreign resident expat in Spain, or if you live in the US or another country but have Spanish assets, you may be wondering whether you are subject to the Spanish wealth tax. The answer in both scenarios is yes, depending on the total value or your assets. There...
Shane Clark is President of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors and holds the European Financial Planner (EFP) designation, specializing in financial planning and investment advice for Americans moving to or living in Europe. Shane has over 10 years of cross-border financial advisory experience, has been an expat for 15 years, and holds an MSc in Financial Economics and an MPhil in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.
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