Help with finding work :) - Page 2

The actual figures for 2023 at 4 x IPREM are:

Income:

First applicant €28,800 plus €7,200 for each family member so a family of 4 would need to show an income of €50,400 per annum.

Here is an official list of Spanish visas available:

https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/inicio.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1eG3z8BkslmqEZkxQuWSdbHClDA-PW2eFp_02PhVHoUc9fR_Pv-3QFrhM

Steve 

Don’t be misled by the tv shows portraying how laid back the lifestyle is in Spain, it is only possible without the need to work and with a very healthy financial backing.

Working for a living in Spain is a lot harder than doing so in the UK as wages are low and hours long with some people needing 2 or 3 jobs to survive. Unemployment is the highest in the EU and as mentioned above jobs have to be offered to EU nationals first so the chance of a job offer is minimal.

Sorry but this is the reality of the situation. Good luck with your endeavours.

Not many people will admit it mind😳

Sadly no visa for graduates that I am aware of. Social work is one of those employments that can be filled by EU residents so I doubt very much you will be successful finding an employer who will apply for a work visa for you. There is no visa for work seekers either that I am aware of. The only other option I can think of is a remote working visa if you can find a UK employer that will allow you to work remotely. These are relatively new and the remote visa lasts for 5 years. There are conditions attached (such as minimum income levels and private health insurance).

If you really want to start a new life away from the UK I think the easiest route would be Australia,Canada or New Zealand.Europe is virtually closed to Brits unless you have a very special skill that is really in demand.As always,thank anyone you know that voted brexit.

Thank you all so much for your messages,

Been a lifelong dream to move to spain and all of a sudden a massive kick up the jacksie ruining my plans :( 

Im thinking of possibly doing a CV and coming out and annoying everyone with it! So they can meet me in person ( sometimes selling yourself on paper isnt the best) i did meet a tui rep who said she could get me a job but would have to be a resident already again easier said than done!

Cant just shut up shop here in the uk and head on over ( no matter how many times i have threatened to leave with just a sleeping bag, flip flops and my phone) 

Long shot tho - if anyone knows of anyone willing to employ english and help with visa etc let me know. I have childcare qualifications, pharmacy qualifications, social work degree and a performing arts degree then please do let me know :) 

Presumably, these income requirements do not apply to EU ppt holders -even if you're on a very low income, it doesn't matter, right? You can just arrive in Spain & start living there - I believe I'm right in saying that but grateful for confirmation. Thank you, Michael. 

Income requirements do apply to EU citizens but are far less. EU citizens need to prove they have an income of the IPREM which is equivalent to 600 euro a month per person. Non EU citizens need 4 times that amount for the first applicant and then 1xIPREM for everyone else in the household.

EU citizens are also allowed to work in Spain without a work visa and can simply gain residency by going on the register of foreign EU nationals resident in Spain which enables them to stay and become fiscal (tax paying) residents. Non EU citizens must obtain a visa in their home country to enable them to visit Spain and apply for residency; The cost of applying in UK for the visa can come to several thousand  pounds as you need medical documentation, police records (or proof of no police records) all translated and notaries into Spanish.  There are also restrictions on leaving Spain for non EU residents. You cannot be away from Spain for more than 6 months in any one year and for no more than 1 year in total in the first 5 years as you are classed as a temporary resident. 

Unless you are a certain category (pensioner, under 18, pregnant or registered disabled) you will need private medical insurance for the first year (as would a EU citizen) and then apply to go on a Spanish health scheme but even that will cost 65 euro a month each and will not cover the cost of prescriptions). 

You can, as a non EU citizen, apply for a Golden visa by purchasing property for more than 500,000 euro (not including taxes). This visa does not put onerous residency stays on you and you keep it by just spending 1 week per year in Spain (like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Paul Hollywood, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mel Gibson etc.). 

This will fully explain everything:

https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/en/Tu-espacio-europeo/derechos-obligaciones/ciudadanos/residencia/obtencion-residencia/inscribirte-residente.html

Steve 

I would first see if your qualifications are recognized in Spain before doing any leg work..