Americans moving to or living in Europe should research information based on the specific country that they’re moving to.
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 yourself in the culture and beauty of Germany as an American expat can be an incredible experience. However, Americans moving to Germany will face particular financial challenges, especially when it comes to making investment decisions. In this article, we...
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...
The Netherlands offers numerous attractions for American expats, including a high quality of life, excellent healthcare and infrastructure, and a robust economy. Another draw is the 30% tax ruling, which allows qualifying expats to receive 30% of their gross salary...
France is an ever-popular destination for Americans seeking a new life experience abroad, offering incredible history, landscapes and culture, a sophisticated cuisine, and a high quality of life. However, investing as an American in France comes with challenges due to...
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...
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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