Those in certain professions do not need to apply for a work permit to work in Spain. Those working in the following professions could be exempt: Also, those travelling to Spain to develop scientific or cultural programmes and artists coming for special performances may also be exempt. There are no restrictions for those who want to visit Spain to volunteer too.
At the time of writing, there hasn’t been confirmation of what the process will be for British citizens who wish to retire in Spain. The pension age in Spain is 65. As the rules currently stand, if you are planning to move to Spain to retire, you will need to obtain a ‘Non Lucrative Visa’. This enables you to reside in the country without working or doing any lucrative activities. You will need to be living off your pension and investment income to live in Spain as a retired person. After you relocate, you will need to register yourself as tax resident there. Once you are tax resident, you are liable to pay income tax on your income, including your UK state pension and private pension. Generally speaking, you don’t need to pay UK tax on a State Pension if you’re not a UK resident. However, any income which is generated from the UK will still be liable to UK tax.
Thousands of British citizens have second homes in Spain. Before Brexit, it was simple for British citizens to divide their time between their British and Spanish homes. However, post-Brexit, balancing time between the UK and Spain will be more difficult. As Britain is now considered as a ‘third-country’, British citizens will only be able to spend up to three months out of every six in Spain. Ultimately, to be able to enjoy the same freedom of movement, a person/family with a second home in Spain would need to have permanent residency in Spain.
This depends on the length of your studies in Spain. Generally speaking, you won’t be able to work in Spain if your studies last up to six months, and certainly not if your studies are for up to three months. If you will be studying in Spain for longer than six months, you will need to obtain a Spanish residence permit, which will enable you to work. You can work for up to 20 hours per week, provided the job doesn’t interfere with your studies. The company employing you must get a work permit from the Foreigner’s Office. The employment contract cannot exceed your student visa validity date. You don’t need to obtain a work permit if you will be undertaking an internship as part of your studies.
Simply put, it is not as easy to move to Spain as a British citizen as it was when the UK was part of the European Union. The UK is now treated as a ‘third-country’ in the EU, which means British citizens are now subject to the immigration rules of any EU country they wish to live in. If you want to move to Spain from the UK, you will need to apply for a visa and a permit. Provided the person meets the requirements, a British citizen can move to Spain through the following routes: Some have speculated that the Spanish authorities could introduce special arrangements for British citizens due to the significant links between the countries. However, no such agreement has yet been put in place as of yet.
National investors, highly qualified people, entrepreneurs and researchers may be able to apply for fast-track style visas and permits, offering particularly favourable conditions including free travel throughout the Schengen Area and immediate family reunification in Spain. To be eligible, you will need to meet a number of conditions, including having at least €500,000 to spend on a Spanish property.
If you want to move to Spain, the Immigration Advice Service can help you with the emigration process. We offer a range of comprehensive emigration packages to help you identify the optimum route for you to take to become a Spanish resident and begin a new and exciting life in Spain. In the post-Brexit environment there are still a lot of uncertainties. Here at the IAS, we keep on top of all the latest news and changes. We will liaise with Spanish authorities throughout the emigration process and we will keep you informed. We are based in the UK, in areas such as London, Birmingham and Manchester, but our lawyers can also assist you whilst you are in Spain with their remote services. To find out more about how we can help to make your Spanish dream a reality, please call us now on 0333 305 9375.
Yes, the Immigration Advice Service offer specialist emigration packages to British citizens who want to move to other EU countries. This includes UK citizens who want to move to Germany.
If you are looking to move to the UK from Spain, the Immigration Advice Service can certainly help. We deal in all areas of UK immigration law and are highly experienced in dealing with all forms of UK visa applications. With our specialist application package, we will pair you with one of our immigration lawyers who will work with you to formulate your application to the very highest standard. We are confident in saying that we will maximise your chances of securing your UK visa. Call us now on 0333 305 9375 to find out more.
