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Jason Loewenthal

Jason is an author at Expatica. He grew up between South London and Northern NSW and has lived in four continents, so he has first-hand experience of navigating different countries. He’s previously written for sites such as Finder.

Articles by Jason Loewenthal

International health insurance: Complete guide for expats living abroad in 2026

What is international health insurance? And do I need it? If you’re planning on moving abroad, this guide is well worth a read.

The top 5 international health insurance companies for expats

Compare the top 5 international health insurance companies for expats. Our guide helps you choose the best provider for your health needs.

Allianz Care review 2025: complete guide for expats & digital nomads

Allianz Care Insurance: coverage, pricing, pros & cons for expats and digital nomads. Compare plans and see if it's worth your money.

April International review: A guide for expats

April International is one of the big players in international health insurance. In this guide, we'll take a look at its key features, costs and more to see if it's worth it.

AXA Health review: complete guide for expats & digital nomads

Coverage, pricing, pros & cons for expats and digital nomads. Compare plans and see if it's worth your money.

Close-up shot of a Spanish income tax return form with a pen

Taxes in Spain for expats: residency, rates, and filing

Moving to another country and trying to make sense of the tax system can be a challenge. Spain is no different in this regard, so it’s important to understand your obligations as quickly as possible. You need to establish if you’re a Spanish tax resident first. If you are, then Spain will generally look at […]

Spain citizenship by marriage: rules, steps, and timeline

Marriage to a Spanish citizen can shorten the route to Spanish nationality, but it doesn’t give you automatic citizenship. In most cases, you still need legal residence in Spain, the right documents, and a properly filed nationality application. That difference matters because this is nacionalidad por residencia, or nationality by residence, not a wedding benefit, […]

Master’s degree in Spain: costs, visas and entry rules

Planning a master’s degree in Spain means you decide whether you want to study a máster universitario (state-recognized master’s programs) or a título propio (a university-specific course). You also need to look at the tuition model, admission rules, visa timing and what language you plan to study in. This guide helps you compare programs and […]

Can you get Spanish citizenship through grandparents?

If you’re wondering whether you can get Spanish citizenship through grandparents, the short answer in 2026 is that it might be possible, but not simply because you have a Spanish grandparent. The temporary Grandchildren’s Law path closed to new applicants in October 2025, though some people may still qualify through pending files, nationality-by-option cases, or […]