It sounds trite but - I really am sorry for the dream crumbling. Perhaps in the future you’ll have a government that isn’t insane and full of its own bullsh*t and just perhaps such a government can negotiate further on movement of its citizens within the EU, but certainly not in the sho...
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...rt term. Britain is a Third Country and unless there is some major shift in attitude - from both sides - will remain so.
EDIT: On the back of talking about not being able to work with a Non-Lucrative visa, I found the following information on what is required to obtain a work visa, which would also allow long-term residency:-
Spain is an enticing country to live in. Unsurprisingly, thousands of people apply for jobs in Spain and many make the move each year. Non-EU citizens need a Spanish Work Visa to be able to legally start work.
What is a Work Visa?
Workers who are not from EU countries need to obtain a Work Visa to be able to live and work in Spain. Without a Work Visa a company cannot legally employ non-EU citizens.
There are various types of Work Visas for Spain for different types of jobs and for different lengths of employment. Some of the most common types of work visas are:
Long-term Work VisasSeasonal Work VisasAu Pair VisasEU Blue CardThe three that will most likely be attempted are the following:
Work as an Employee (Highly-skilled)
To work in Spain as a highly-skilled employee, non-EU citizens need to find a job which is listed as a ‘Shortage Occupation’. This is a job for which there is a lack of suitable candidates within the EU. The employer must then request a Work Visa from the Ministry of Labour.
Work permit applications can take up to 8 months to process so forward planning is needed. Once the Ministry of Labour has approved the application, the embassy or consulate issue the work and residence visa.
(HERE IS A LINK TO CURRENT SHORTAGE OCCUPATIONS IN SPAIN)
Self-employed and Freelance Workers
To work in Spain as a freelance, it is necessary to apply for a Work Visa at a Spanish consulate or embassy. The work visas are valid for one year but can be renewed if all the conditions are still met. The required documentation includes:
Proof of sufficient finances to support yourselfProof of relevant skills and experienceA business plan (if applicable)Any contracts or commissions from companiesAny required licences or registrations (industry or job-specific)
EU Blue Card
The EU Blue Card is for people who spent at least 3 years completing a higher education qualification which allows them to work as a skilled professional. People who have a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience at a high level are also eligible. The employer submits the application on the behalf of the applicant.
A work contract that includes a salary which is at least 50% more than the average wage in Spain (or at least 20% more if the skills are in demand) is a requirement. Once approved, the worker also needs to apply for a visa from a Spanish embassy or consulate in their home country. Blue cards are valid for one year but can be renewed as long as the conditions are still met.
Still not great news I'm afraid, as the conditions again are quite difficult to meet in a lot of instances, but as I've said before, a TEFL qualification stands you in good stead, because native English Language speakers with teaching qualifications are oftenb sought after.
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