Part-Time Jobs in Spain- What you should know

Finding part-time jobs in Spain is a good move if you can offset some of your living and tuition costs as an international student. While Spain offers relatively lower study and living costs compared to many other countries, part-time jobs in Spain for Indian students still help ensure better living standards. 

Rules for Part-Time Jobs in Spain

There are a few regulations governing part-time jobs for students in Spain. International students can work on their student visas throughout the duration of their courses. The maximum time allowed is 20 hours per week. Non-EU students go through more formalities for part-time work as compared to their EU counterparts. You can only take up part-time work for the duration of your visa. Employers have to contact Spain’s Foreign Nationals Office for getting permission to hire international workers. 

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Here are the requirements for non-EU/EEA students in a nutshell: 

• A maximum of 20 hours per week or 4 hours per day for part-time jobs in Spain. 
• Work permit (The employer should initiate the application process). 
• Students should have other financial support for covering their study and living costs. 
• Students need to find a balance between their jobs and academics. The latter cannot be disturbed at any cost. 
• You can only work full-time for a maximum of three months during breaks, holidays and so on. 

EEA/EU students will be perceived at par with Spain citizens and will not require work permits for part-time jobs. However, they will have to furnish work contracts with their employers. 

Finding part-time jobs in Spain

There are numerous part-time jobs in Spain for English speakers and international students in various disciplines. One can use the following platforms/channels for finding part-time jobs: 

• EURES (for EU students), a European Commission network, listing jobs available in various regions. 
• Expatica Jobs offers international students listings while possessing both multilingual and English-speaking options. 
• Websites like The Local, The Guardian, and ThinkSpain list numerous job openings. 
• Those interested in working with little ones may check out available opportunities at Au Pair International. 
• You will need TEFL or equivalent qualifications for teaching English in the country. You can visit Lingobongo and Spainwise for available teaching jobs. You may approach the British Council without TEFL that only requires minimum AS-Level Spanish. They have an English Language Assistants in Spain program available for international aspirants. 
• Graduates may also find openings at Graduateland, Primer Empleo and iAgora, among other platforms. 
• You can try looking for openings at Season Workers or think Spain as well. 
• You can also find internship opportunities at IAESTE UK if you are a student of engineering, science or technology along with applied arts. Students and fresh graduates should check out AIESEC UK while there are numerous international internship options available at The Intern Group. 

Type of part-time jobs in Spain with their minimum wages

There are many part-time opportunities for international students in restaurants, bars, hotels, theme parks, and other tourist attractions. Working as an au pair is another option for aspirants. You can find work under the British Council’s scheme (English Language Assistants in Spain) or find other work with a TEFL qualification. 

Those who cannot speak Spanish may apply for part-time jobs like babysitting, earning 8-9 Euros each hour. Getting certified as a fitness trainer will help you earn up to 16 Euros per hour. You can also work as a social media expert, earning a similar sum of 16 Euros per hour. Tutoring will help you make around 15 Euros per hour while offering IT, and technical support will get you approximately 20 Euros each hour. 

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