Whilst
all EU nationals have the right
to find employment in Spain without
a work permit, finding employment
may not prove to be easy if you
are outside of the major towns
and cities, or away from the tourist
hotspots and do not speak Spanish.
It
is a good start to have some idea of the kind
of work you are looking to do and in which
industry. Tourism and real estate are the
areas where there are most opportunities for
English-speakers, however many jobs require
Spanish as well.
Many
people, especially with a trade in much
demand (such as builders, plumbers, electricians)
opt for self-employment, and others start
or buy an existing business.
Whatever
you are planning to do you will need to
obtain your NIE number (see Residency
& Tax: Fiscal Identity Numbers)
from a police station with a foreigners’
department.
See also
