Part One: Working in Spain EU Eligibility
Spain has been a member of the EU since January 1st, 1986. Meaning that citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) are free to enter, leave, move freely, live in Spain, have access to any type of work and benefit from services in Spain.
Austria
Belgium
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland**
Ireland
Italy
Liechtenstein**
Luxembourg
Malta
Norway**
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland**
The Netherlands
UK
All citizens of the EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the Swiss Confederation are granted this access in Spain.
Citizens that have community status may enter Spain providing they have a current passport or valid identification that confirms nationality.
You are not required to have a permit for working in Spain, including self employed, employed by others or students. However, you may apply for a residence card, this will come in handy when opening bank accounts, signing rental contracts and so on.
Spanish Gazette Published
Royal Decree 240/2007, dated 16 February, regulates the administrative formalities for entry, unrestricted travel and residence in Spain for citizens of the European Union member states and other EEA countries.
Who cannot work in Spain from a EEA state?
We touched on Romanian and Bulgarian workers last week, they are permitted to work in Spain but this is only a temporary license and those of Bulgarian and Romanian descent must obtain a work permit.
Organisations:
European Union
European Union
Ministry of the Interior Spain
Ministry of the Interior Spain
Ministry of Labor and Immigration - Secretariat of State for Immigration and Emigration
Ministry of Public Administrations
Next week we will discuss the reguilations for Working in Spain in 2009, see you then!
Looking for a job? Search our Job Website for Work in Spain and Gibraltar.
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Thursday, 20 November 2008
AmbientJobs gives away FREE advertising!
Ambientjobs, has made the commercial decision to make jobsdirectspain free to all advertisers. Since it's release over a year ago, jobsdirectspain has helped hundreds of people find positions that aren't traditionally given to recruitment agencies. Positions like drivers, casual and part time positions, trades and labour roles, Au pairs, Commission only sales roles, hair and beauty related roles and catering and hospitality positions to name but a few.
The site works by allowing job seekers to post details of the type of job they seek, in which location and some details of their experience (even a CV) for potential employers to view directly. In addition employers could post vacancies at a cost of €50 each (which really only covered administration costs) for job seekers to view and apply for directly.
The site was a great alternative to traditional media job classified ad's because of the power of recruiting online.
Recently Jobsdirectspain has implemented new technology which greatly reduces the administrative responsibilities and therefore allows employers the chance to make their job postings for free. This is an outstanding offer considering the ranking and traffic the site receives, and when you consider competitor sites charge anywhere from €100 and upwards.
The site works by allowing job seekers to post details of the type of job they seek, in which location and some details of their experience (even a CV) for potential employers to view directly. In addition employers could post vacancies at a cost of €50 each (which really only covered administration costs) for job seekers to view and apply for directly.
The site was a great alternative to traditional media job classified ad's because of the power of recruiting online.
Recently Jobsdirectspain has implemented new technology which greatly reduces the administrative responsibilities and therefore allows employers the chance to make their job postings for free. This is an outstanding offer considering the ranking and traffic the site receives, and when you consider competitor sites charge anywhere from €100 and upwards.
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Working in Spain: Part I
Working in Spain is an achievable dream as the Spanish job market is very robust, the EU Eligibility is relaxing more as EU countries are now opening up and Spain will very soon be allowing other countries besides Romania and Bulgaria to come and work in Spain.
The wages are lower in Spain than those countries in northern Europe but don't forget the cost of living in Spain is also much lower, everything is relevant. With the workforce now accepting foreign workers into the community many qualifications obtained from elsewhere in the European Union apply in Spain.
Working in Spain - further information on Spanish Contracts
Working in Spain is very different to anywhere else you have worked in the World! The Spanish workers are very laid back and similar to the Caribbean, not in much of a rush! This laid back attitude does rub off on you after you have lived and worked in Spain for some time. Spanish contracts are strictly adhered to and securing yourself a 6 month contract will give you the same rights as a Spanish worker.
The wages are lower in Spain than those countries in northern Europe but don't forget the cost of living in Spain is also much lower, everything is relevant. With the workforce now accepting foreign workers into the community many qualifications obtained from elsewhere in the European Union apply in Spain.
Working in Spain - further information on Spanish Contracts
Working in Spain is very different to anywhere else you have worked in the World! The Spanish workers are very laid back and similar to the Caribbean, not in much of a rush! This laid back attitude does rub off on you after you have lived and worked in Spain for some time. Spanish contracts are strictly adhered to and securing yourself a 6 month contract will give you the same rights as a Spanish worker.
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