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"I tried for over a decade to move to Spain. I went to study Spanish at 21, teach English at 26, and get my master's at 29, but always ended up back in the U.S. Back then, my options to stay long-term seemed so limited: get transferred through a company, marry a local, or have rare skills that qualified for a work visa. I didn't fit any of those boxes."

"As the founder of She Hit Refresh where I've helped hundreds of other women move abroad I often think about how much easier it is to relocate these days, thanks especially to the rise of digital nomad visas. Traditionally, you have to apply for visas from your home country, which can mean long processing times at consulates, strict requirements, lots of paperwork, and waiting in the U.S. until your visa is approved. But a few European countries now allow in-country applications."

"Spain is one of the most popular destinations for Americans moving abroad. With its sunshine, warm culture, stunning scenery, and affordability for those with a U.S. income, it's easy to understand why. Spain launched its digital nomad visa in 2023 for freelancers, the self-employed, and remote employees. Apply from the U.S. and you'll be issued a one-year visa, but apply from Spain and you can get a three-year permit."

A person spent more than a decade attempting to relocate to Spain through studying, teaching, and graduate school but repeatedly returned to the U.S. Long-term options were limited to corporate transfers, marrying a local, or qualifying for a rare-skills work visa. A permanent move and citizenship were achieved in 2015. The rise of digital nomad visas has expanded relocation options and reduced reliance on consulate-based applications. Some European countries permit in-country visa applications, which can shorten processing times. Spain's 2023 digital nomad visa offers one year when applied from the U.S. and up to three years when applied from within Spain. Applicants should prepare FBI background checks, apostilles, and budget for relocation specialists or lawyers.

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