International students with a student visa are eligible to take up part-time jobs in Barcelona, Madrid, and other cities of Spain to supplement their income while studying. If part-time work is assessed to be likely to obstruct your studies, you will almost certainly not be permitted to work while registered as a student in Spain.
Some regulations for part time jobs in Barcelona for international students are:
- Part-time work (20 hours per week / 4 hours per day) is an option. Full-time work is permissible as well, but only for a maximum of three months and only during study vacations.
- Students need to apply for a work permit (the employer needs to provide the application).
- Students should have a secondary source of financial support.
- Students should know how to strike a balance between studies and career. Make sure work doesn't affect the study timing.
- Part time applicants must be a member of Spain's social security system.
- All applicants must have the necessary training and qualifications for the position.
- Spanish employers should provide applicants with a written contract.
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Documents or eligibility to take up part-time jobs in Barcelona and Madrid are as follows:
- The employer must complete and sign the EX-12 application form
- Passport or other formal travel documents
- Documents demonstrating any professional skills and training that the position requires
- Documents demonstrating the work's compatibility with studies
- Documents demonstrating that you have enough money to support yourself in Spain for the duration of your stay, whether or not you work
Other than these, international students taking up part-time jobs in Madrid need to have an account in a Spanish Bank. Below are the steps to follow to open an account in a Spanish bank:
Identification proof
- Foreigner's identity number (NIE) and certificate (nombre de identificación de extranjeros) are both used in Spain.
- Address proof
- Status of employment proof (e.g., student card, unemployment documentation)
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