Spain Work Permits Take Five Months to Process

“I want to live in Spain but I don't know what exactly I need to move to Spain, get a job and start a life there. How would I rent a house? How would I get employed? How do I get a work visa? I want to study university there but settling and getting a job would be better so that I'd have some financial stability before I start school. Is a work visa the best option for my goal? I'm also worried about not being able to get a visa at all. I'd appreciate any and all advice!! su”

“Hi everyone, I am European citizen with Spanish partner. we are both living in the UK, but planning to move to Spain in 2 years - giving me time to learn spanish and prepare for the job market. I have masters degree from accountancy in Slovakia, 3 years experience as UK junior accountant and I am certified chartered accountant (ACCA). I understand taxes and legislation is different in Spain in compare wirh the UK. What would be the most transferable skill for me to gain in coming years? I am won”

“Hola! I am graduating from a Spanish university, and my student permit is expiring soon. I am now looking for jobs (in Spain and the EU), and it's not going great for now. I was thinking of applying for the jobseeker visa to extend my stay in Spain or leave the EU and continue the job search from home. I wanted to ask, do you think the jobseeker visa has more benefits rather than just legally being in Spain after my TIE expiries? For example, for me it will be worth it if it's any kind o”

“I applied for a Spanish work visa through BLS in Colombia two weeks ago. Does anyone know how much longer the process might take? I need to buy flights and book accommodation, but I haven't been able to set the dates for that very reason. submitted by /u/Javier_brt [link] [comments]”

“Hiya, apologies if this has been asked before. I am looking to move to Spain for roughly a year (happy with shorter but want to be a decent amount of time 9-12 months ish). I’m not looking to move until Jan 2028 but I would like to be employed remotely for a uk company. I have a pretty niche and high paying job currently and also own a house I’d sublet so can’t get a job in Spain and would be looking to get a digital nomad visa. Is this possible if I work for a uk company?? Will I be taxed twice”

“Have you recently applied for a work visa around end of Aug/beginning of Sep from the UK? How long did your visa take to process? I am wondering if the processing time would be shorted as not so many overseas students are applying for tourist visas.. submitted by /u/Saline-Praline [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone know how sponsorship works in Spain? My friend is working there and has a TRC. He wants to sponsor his known person for their Master’s studies and show his financial support for their visa. What’s the process and what documents are required? submitted by /u/am_rit10 [link] [comments]”

“I have just received Spanish citizenship and would like to relocate to Spain but not without finding a job first. My current work is in the digital marketing industry and I have beginner level Spanish. Based on previous posts, it's the job market is looking quite tough and it doesn't seem like a good idea to move there. Any advice for someone trying to relocate there and find a job? Thanks :) submitted by /u/La_Manchego [link] [comments]”

“Hi all! I’m considering going to live and work in Spain. I have no clue where to start looking. Many people told me about the Digital Nomad visa but apparently it has become a nightmare (?). Is it realistic to interview from abroad for a job and have them sponsor the UGE visa? TIA submitted by /u/nightfuryops [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos, Soy un ciudadano sueco de 26 años, recién graduado en Ciencias Políticas, y estoy considerando mudarme a España (almenos temporalmente) en busca de oportunidades laborales o prácticas. Mi trayectoria es un tanto atípica, ya que crecí fuera de Europa (principalmente en Centroamérica) porque mis padres trabajaban en proyectos de ayuda humanitaria en países pobres. Regresé a Suecia en 2019, justo antes de la pandemia. Por eso, aún no tengo mucha experiencia laboral tradicional a tiemp”

“Apologies if there's a better place for this type of questions but I couldn't find one. If I have a contract job while residing in Spain (no visa restrictions), is it difficult to find an English-speaking accountant to do all the paperwork? A lot of IT experience but zero Spanish. Language is important and it will be learned in due course but I can't be expected handling all the local formalities right after the arrival. Gracias. submitted by /u/Zeroader [link] [com”

“Seeking guidance! I'm looking into pathways for moving to Spain hopefully sometime before summer 2027, and am feeling a little overwhelmed by the prospect of lining up some sort of employment in Spain before relocating. For context: I am a Canadian citizen with a bachelor's of Architecture and speak English at a native level. I am hoping to attend the Polytechnic University of Catalonia for a Master's of Architecture in fall 2027, and am looking to relocate prior to starting the prog”

“My partner and I are from a South American Andean country (we need a Schengen visa), and we are looking to migrate to a country that allows us to work in our professional fields. We are perfectly fine with earning just enough to get by at first, as long as we can become independent and make a living through our own merit and hard work. Our Professional Profiles: Me: I am a licensed Psychologist specializing in Project Management. I previously worked in the US as an HR Specialist and later as a c”

“Hi Reddit thanks in advance for any leads/advice you share! I am non-EU (Balkans) resident and I am employed on a Spanish company. I am planning to move to Barcelona around October. I do not fit the profile of highly specialized work visa (which requires me to earn about 4k a month) but WAY less. I am under 30. My company has offered enthusiasm in helping me out, but since this is a great step for my career, I want to help them out as much as possible with the legal procedures. They also have so”

“Im starting the process of moving to spain and I was womdering how to process of getting a nie has gone for others and if there was anything to know before I go to the embassy for my location submitted by /u/kiwitart06 [link] [comments]”

“I’m a 26F and wish to study dentistry in Spain which is 5/6years. My partner who is 21M has agreed to come with me and we shall live out there. I am willing to work whatever I can to earn an income while studying but he is an electrician, is it worth him pursuing that in Spain or finding something else? submitted by /u/PradaTheStallion [link] [comments]”

“I’m moving to Barcelona from the UAE and quickly realized that getting the basics sorted can take more time than you’d think. One of the first things I needed was a EUR IBAN and a card so I could handle rent and day-to-day expenses without waiting around. The usual bank route felt slower than I wanted, with paperwork and delays that didn’t really fit the pace I was trying to move at. I ended up opening an account with Keytom mainly as a temporary fix. What mattered most was that I could do it on”

“Hello, I am an Indian, coming to Spain for the January intake for my Master's. Even though I am financially well off, I want to gain experience and earn my own money. Since I will be allowed to work a max of 30 hours per week, I wanted to see if internships with an in person or remote mode pay to atleast cover the my miscellaneous expenses and also if the stipend I earn will be taxed? If I do find an internship, will the employer accept the 30 hours a week mandatory requirement? Any informat”

“Somebody have experience how to do the necessary paperwork to work as a nurse in spain? submitted by /u/Utsma [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I'm looking to enroll a Spanish university for a masters in Computer Science (I'm thinking AI, or Computer Vision). I'm from NYC, have 1 yr of work experience in software engineering, my bachelors and entire education history is from here. My Spanish is meh but I have a year till I can even apply so that's plenty of time to learn. What I would like to know is the job market (specifically in tech) in Spain. I understand I'll need sponsorship and I'm confident my res”

“Hola, tengo 34 y soy ingeniero en sistemas, tengo aprox 11 años laborando en puestos de TI y tengo experiencia en diferentes posiciones. Estoy pensando en irme a estudiar a España y vivir luego permanentemente, he visto muchos puestos de TI, pensaba en irme con un trabajo remoto mientras estudio! Para no quedarme sin ingresos. -pero que opinan? -Consejos? Tengo primos allá y todos dicen que si hay trabajo, pero quiero saber su opinión? Por que aquí he visto diferentes opiniones! No quiero solo i”

“fot hose who dont know thats how long it takes to process a work permit, in those 5 to 6 months the person who applied can not legally work more info: https://infoextranjeria.org/2026/07/01/extranjeria-madrid-julio-2026-fechas-instruccion-procedimientos/ submitted by /u/Relevant_Bag_6163 [link] [comments]”

“Hey guys, i know it may sound strange asking that but im 15y and im thinking of going to study in the University of Seville, but when i think of that it sound so difficult to being able to do that. I’m from portugal and my top question is where am i supposed to start when its time to start applying to university’s and how i get an DNI or an bank account. And if my grades from high school does need to be converted or no. For bank accounts i saw that Santander and BBVA let u open only with the pas”

“Hola a todos! Llevamos un tiempo considerando mudarnos a España y nos gustaría conocer la experiencia de quienes ya dieron ese paso. Somos una familia de 4: - Papá e hijos con doble nacionalidad costarricense y española. - Mamá costarricense. - Dos niños menores de 5 años. Nuestro principal objetivo es brindarles una excelente educación a nuestros hijos y construir un proyecto de vida estable en España. Nos gustaría conocer sus experiencias y recomendaciones sobre los siguientes temas: - ¿Qué ci”

“Hello So I am in a bit of panic atm. I will be staying the town of O Barco de Valdeorras for three days (Between 10th and 13th of august) but the thing is I am not too sure how I will conveniently get from there when I leave to Barcelona onwards to Germany on the 13th? According to Interrail the earliest train leaves at 11:16 in the forenoon but that can't be right can it? Surely there must be trains that departs much earlier than that right like maybe 07:00 or 08:00? As far as I can see the”