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Im Wayne a 32 year old nursing support worker from the uk looking for a similar job in the albox area of Spain. Im wanting to move there to be closer to family so could anybody help me as much as possible to find a job there and help make my dreams come true and be with my family again thank you to anyone who can help me
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:59pm
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Wayne, do you have a visa yet, if so, what visa? To work in Spain on a UK passport you’ll need a work permit. Excluding digital nomad visa, there’s only two ways to get that: have a skill on the skills shortage list and find a company in Spain to offer you a full time contract. Good luck with that .,.
Or apply as Autónomo - self employed - the issue there is that you’ll need to present a solid business plan and possibly letters of intent from prospective clients in Spain to get that visa class.
Can you tell us a little more about your situation? Possibly then we can steer you in the right direction.
Well I been offered a care job but it is flexible hours so I can get a contract for that so kinda stuck getting a work visa with that one any ideas how to get around this ?
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:50pm
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Wayne777 wrote on Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:09pm:
Well I been offered a care job but it is flexible hours so I can get a contract for that so kinda stuck getting a work visa with that one any ideas how to get around this ?
There's no way round it unfortunately. Rules on work permits are pretty strict. You either need a "Contrato Completo" and the company offering the position is the one that has to apply for the work permit; they will be obliged to prove that your skills are so unique they are not available outside Spain, nor indeed the EU, or you need to apply as Self-Employed - they are your two options I'm afraid.
HOWEVER ... I would definitely suggest getting in touch with your nearest consulate, tell them you've been offered a position with flexible hours and see what they say - they will be the definitive word on this.
If you want to double check, or the Consulate is not responding (quite possible) then perhaps email Mundi Abogados in Las Buganvillas. I have no connection to them nor interest in the company - I only know they are bang up-to-date on alll the current requirements and regulations. They also speak English and are quite responsive.
