r/MovedToSpain

Hello (: I'm a Spaniard and my husband's a Brit. We've been toying with the idea of moving to Spain, but he doesn't really speak Spanish.

He is however, much more qualified than myself, so he'd be the primary breadwinner if we make the move. I don't have a uni degree, and he has two.

I'm assuming he'd pick up the language as we go. As I did in his home country.

Could we make this work? Has anyone got experience with this?

I'm moving to Albacete soon for work (I work in IT), and we're considering the possibility of my partner moving to Spain as well. She's currently a nurse specialising in sleep disorders, with a permanent (and well-paid) position in London.

I'd love to hear from any expat nurses or people with a similar background who could share their experiences regarding:

• Recognition of foreign qualifications: How difficult is it to get a nursing degree recognised in Spain, especially one obtained outside the European Union ?
• Language requirements: My partner would start taking Spanish lessons immediately, but her Spanish isn't at a good level yet. How much of a barrier would this be?
• Salaries and job opportunities: What are salaries like for nurses in Spain, and what is the current job market like, particularly for someone with her specialisation?

We had actually considered doing the opposite, with me moving to London instead. However, the cost of a UK family visa is extremely high at the moment, and I haven't been able to find a job with visa sponsorship either, so that doesn't seem like an easy option.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice or experiences you can share!

I’m in Australia but very curious about what life is like living in this part of Spain. I visited it two summers ago and was blown away by the food, the vibe and its history, plus beautiful scenery.
Is it welcoming to foreigners? Do you need to speak Spanish to fit in or is there a welcoming expat community. What do people do for work and how is it there during winter?

Hi everyone,

I am looking for any advice for advancing my Spanish. I have managed to reach a B1 level through mostly trial and error learning when interracting with people here in Madrid. But, my learning has largely plateaued now. This leaves me in the English teaching circuit where pay is insufficient overall for me to live adequately.

Until recently, I have been very time poor which has prevented me from doing any more than I have, sustainably. So, now is the time. I've been trying Duolingo, but I find it a bit exasperating... What are the best ways for me to advance my Spanish, as fast as I can, without breaking the bank that do not require me to have evenings free?

Edit: EU IMMIGRANT!!! not sure why the term expat is so triggering to some, I just need advice on the process in the end and it’ll be the same regardless whether I call myself an EXPAT or an IMMIGRANT.

Really appreciate the honest comments thank you so so much 🫶🏼🤍

And to the others correcting me, thank you too :)
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Hello hello! 🤍

We are thinking about a move to Spain (Alicante, Javea, Denia and Valencia particularly) probably next year.
My husband and I are going to scout the place in the next 10 days.

Little bit about us: we lived in Dubai for 12 years (He’s Serbian and I’m Portuguese) and we have two girls 6 and 3 and a third one on the way.

Any advice on public schools, which neighborhoods to look at decent,low crime for example. We’ve done a lot of research, but I’d love to hear experiences too 🤍 for public schools or concertado schools could we go look now and enroll or is that entirely impossible and we have to do that only next year?

Tell me everything 🙊

Hey. So I moved to Spain, Madrid around 8 months ago. And I have been applying for jobs since then.

I am legally authorised to work.

I have 4.5 years of experience with Technical Recruiting and on and off teaching experience. I also did some independent tutoring before moving to Spain. My degree is non-eu one. But my degree is recognised.

I have been applying for technical Recruiting jobs and english teaching jobs in Spain.

So far no luck.

I am extremely demotivated and frustrated. I have multiple times checked if it's something I am doing wrong. Applying for jobs right now feels like banging my head in a wall.

I am a fluent english speaker. And before moving I was quite hopeful regarding my job.

Currently, I have lost all confidence in myself.

I feel like being in nowhere. I have thought about going into waitressing or anything but that requires B2 Spanish and I am not there yet.

I have tried applying outside of Spain. Netherlands, Irelands, Emea jobs but they all require sponsorships.

Anything with english leading. Still no luck. Not even an interview.

I have considered switching fields. I just don't know what to do.

Is it a Spain issue? Is it an European thing right now? Or is it just bad economic times?

But I have seen people getting jobs. So why not me.

Any suggestions? Anything would help.

What would it take to score an employment around?

Hi everyone! I’m getting my documents together for a Digital Nomad visa application at the Spanish consulate, and I’m curious about other people’s recent experiences.

I’ve already checked the official requirements, but sometimes what happens at the appointment is a little different from what’s written online and sometimes crazy. Did they ask you for anything unexpected? Were they strict about documents, originals, copies, apostilles, or translations?

I’d also appreciate hearing about any small detail you wish you’d known beforehand. Just trying to avoid surprises and arrive well prepared.

Thanks!

I just moved into barcelona, i need a part time or a job whatever there is! I moved in for my masters and im starting to struggle with financial stuff, i only speak English and a little bit of french, also I have not yet obtained my residency card, I only got my passport and student visa on me! I am 23 years old female if that help! Thank you foe any insight or help or even some recommendations please!

Lieve mensen, Ik zit erover na te denken om met pensioen naar Spanje te verhuizen. Qua de woningen weet ik ongeveer de prijzen, enigste wat ik me af vraag zijn de kosten gas/elektra en welke firma is menselijk Ik hoop graag op mooie prijzen, des te sneller ben ik iemands buurman. Dank voor de antwoorden.

Groetjes tot snel.