{"id":52726,"date":"2022-08-17T10:35:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T09:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=52726"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T13:24:34","slug":"work-with-a-student-visa-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/work-with-a-student-visa-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Work with a Student Visa in Spain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a struggling student wishing you could make some extra money, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>Spain does have a very low cost of living, but there are just <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">so many fun things to do<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re going to start searching for a job in Spain, you want to make sure it\u2019s legal. After all, you don\u2019t want to jeopardize the student visa you worked so hard to get.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s dive into the long answer to your question: can I <strong>work with a student visa in Spain<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The short answer is yes!<\/p>\n<p>However, there are stipulations and order to the steps you must take, so follow our guide on <strong>working with a Spanish student visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re up-to-date on the rules, you can roll up your sleeves and get to work.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting Ready to Work in Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This may seem obvious, but let\u2019s make it clear, anyway: the first step to work with a student visa in Spain is to GET a student visa in Spain!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/visa-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete guide<\/a> about how to get your <strong>student visa process in Spain<\/strong> started.\u00a0 The steps are simple.<\/p>\n<p>Find a language or <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">university program<\/a> that interests you, apply, and get in.<\/p>\n<p>From there, figure out which documents you need to show the embassy for your student visa.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to give yourself ample time for these steps, as they\u2019re the most vital for your entry to Spain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23353\" style=\"width: 847px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-work-with-a-student-visa-in-spain.jpg\" alt=\"work with a student visa in Spain\" width=\"847\" height=\"565\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ve got to get your ducks in a row before you can start applying for a job in Spain!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019re set up and studying, there are a few more steps to take before you start work with a student visa in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to do some bureaucratic registration after you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>As only citizens from outside the EU require a student visa, they\u2019ll also need to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-residence-card-tie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get a TIE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That will include your <strong>Spanish identification number<\/strong>, which employers will need before you start.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Work with a Student Visa in Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After you get through the paperwork of the Spanish student visa and <strong>register in Spain<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be ready to work with a student visa in Spain!<\/p>\n<p>You can work for no more than 4 hours a day, a total of 20 hours per week.<\/p>\n<p>Work hours can\u2019t interfere with any study-related obligations. In the summer, you can work a little more; you can work full-time for up to 3 months!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23343\" style=\"width: 849px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23343 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/can-i-work-with-a-student-visa-in-spain.jpg\" alt=\"work with a student visa in Spain\" width=\"849\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Working with olives or oranges is a great idea for a summer job in Spain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Looking for a job in Spain<\/strong> is another topic, which we cover in this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-find-a-job-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a job in Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for job opportunities on your university campus or study organization. They may even give you a study credit for working with them!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Things to Keep in Mind About Working in Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Study-abroad students from EU\/EEA countries don\u2019t need a student visa to enter, study, or work in Spain. However, they will need to <strong>register for <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the NIE<\/a><\/strong> to start a job.<\/li>\n<li>Young people on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/working-holiday-visa-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working holiday visa<\/a> have different requirements to <strong>work in Spain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Study-abroad visas in Spain<\/strong> are granted for periods of more than 90 days, so obviously you will need a residence permit for at least this amount of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a struggling student wishing you could make some extra money, you\u2019re not alone. Spain does have a very low cost of living, but there are just so many fun things to do! However, if you\u2019re going to start searching for a job in Spain, you want to make sure it\u2019s legal. 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