Moving to Spain from the US: What Americans Need to Know
November 11, 2025
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Christopher J. Hughey, founder of Americans Moving to Spain, to reveal what US expats really need to know before relocating. From navigating Spain’s Digital Nomad and Non-Lucrative Visas to understanding culture, lifestyle, and bureaucracy, this episode breaks down the real-world steps to living and thriving abroad.
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Christopher J. Hughey, entrepreneur and founder of Americans Moving to Spain, to uncover what US citizens really need to know before taking the leap abroad. From navigating Spain’s digital nomad and non-lucrative visas to understanding how culture, bureaucracy, and lifestyle differ from the US, this episode pulls back the curtain on what life in Spain truly looks like for Americans.
Christopher shares what inspired him to create a platform helping thousands of US expats move abroad, the most common mistakes Americans make when relocating to Spain, and how to prepare financially, emotionally, and logistically for your move. Whether you’re exploring retirement abroad, remote work in Spain, or simply dreaming of Mediterranean life, this conversation is packed with actionable insight, practical visa guidance, and hard-earned wisdom for anyone ready to start a new chapter overseas.