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General
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This section contains a selection of the frequently
asked questions. (Some of this information has been provided by Work
and Social Affairs Department of the Spanish Embassy in the U.K.) |
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I am a British Citizen. Do
I need a work permit or a visa to work in Spain? |
No. Further more, like any
other national of an EU or EEA Member State you are free to enter and
work, temporary or permanently, in Spain without a work permit.
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How do I find work? |
To find employment in Spain we
suggest that you contact the local official job centres (Oficinas de
Empleo), the local press or personally approach a prospective employer
or TEMPs (temporary employment agencies).
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What do I need to become
self-employed? |
As
in the case of employees, self-employed do not need a work permit or
visa. But the procedure to become self-employed will depend of the kind
of self-employment that you intend to undertake. If your intended work
is in a profession which is not regulated, then you will only need to
register with the “INSS” (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad
Social), for social security purposes, and the “Agencia Tributaria”,
for income tax.
If
what you want is to open a business to the public, you may need several
licences. In those circumstances further information should be requested
from the Local Authorities, professional bodies, the Chamber of Commerce.
etc
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Is it easy to find work in Spain? |
Unemployment in Spain is higher than that in some
other European countries which can make it difficult for foreigners to
find work particularly if you are unable to speak Spanish
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Is it possible to find temporary or seasonal work? |
Yes, particularly in shops, restaurants and
bars. Demand for additional employees in this type of work is higher
during the holiday season though often pay rates can be fairly low. |
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The following provide some useful
links to a number of authoritive bodies who may be able to assist in the
search for employment in Spain. |
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General Links |
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A Guide to the Spanish Social Security System |
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Au-pair
placement in Spain, the UK and Ireland |
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Some
Institutions and Organizations of Interest |
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Teaching
English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Spain
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Working
in Spain
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Executive Relocations - Spain
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Trabajos.Com
- Employment agency - Spanish language only
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Job Toaster
Spain
- Agency specialising in vacancies in Spain - website in English
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Exposure
Recruitment Agency
- Specialists in jobs in Spain - website in English
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Oficina
Empleo
- Office employment in Spain - website in Spanish
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Summer
Jobs Spain
- Agency offering employment in Spain - website in English
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Jobcentre
Plus
- Division of the Department of Work & Pensions focusing on in
employment in Spain
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Adecco
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Employment agency offering employment in Spain - website in Spanish
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Manpower
- Employment agency offering employment in Spain - website in Spanish
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Right Management
Consultants
- Relocation specialists offering employment placement
services - website in English
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Recruitspain.com
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Recruitment company in Spain - website in English
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Hays
Recruitment in Spain
- Recruitment company in
Spain - website in English
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Ganuncios.com
- On-line
employment agency offering employment in Spain - website in Spanish
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Careerjet
- Careerjet is an employment search engine for the UK. It allows
you to search a growing selection of jobs in Spain listed on company sites
as well as jobsites in one go saving you the trouble of having to go to each
site individually.
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Links to Jobs
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Jobs within
Costa Blanca News
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Jobs
within ThinkSpain
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Jobs within
Round Town News
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Jobs
within Bazar Classified Advertiser
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