How To Retire In Spain
To apply for a retirement visa in Spain, we need proof that you receive at least $2,500 a month or $30,000 a year. In Spain, you can even show you have health care. Your foreign visitor number will be needed (NIE, which is necessary for everything from opening a bank account to set up the internet in your home). The remainder is only a simple afterthought.
Portugal
With its gentle weather and picturesque cities, Portugal has drawn tourists. The country has less housing expenses than neighboring Spain, more than 300 days a year with sunshine weather, and good seafood. It is very stable politically. For a retiree in a small town, renting a tiny apartment is safest. The presence of international nationals in Portugal continually challenges national health care.