As a citizen of the European Community, you only need to produce an appropriate
identity document or a current passport to enter Spain. You can stay for three
months to find a job or find work for yourself. If you have still not found a
job after three months, you are entitled to stay for longer if you continue
seeking work.
Making the Application
You do not need a residence card to stay in Spain but, for some employment or
tax formalities, you will need to apply for an NIE or Número de
identificación de Extranjeros (Foreigners’ identification number).
Although a European Community worker can start the process of applying for a job
without the need to obtain an NIE (register with employment offices, apply for
Social Security) it is advisable to obtain the card if you plan to stay in Spain
for a long period. This personal number will be your foreign citizen identifier,
which must be included on all documents issued or processed. To obtain this
document, you must produce the following documents at the Provincial Police
Headquarters:
- Standard application form.
- Original and photocopy of identity document or passport.
- Documentation certifying the reasons or requirements for the application.
- Registration certificate (original).
Ask for information from the Spanish consular services in your country.
Registration
A registration certificate can be obtained from the local Ayuntamiento [Local
Council] whenever you need to prove that you live in Spain. For this you will
need to show the rental contract for your accommodation, or your electricity or
water bill, etc. as proof that you do live there.
If this is the first time you have worked in Spain, you must obtain your own
Social Security membership number. You can arrange this yourself or your company
can do it on your behalf. You must produce the following at the Social Security
office in order to be issued with the card:
- Application form (TA-1)
- Identity document
You will then be given a Tarjeta de la Seguridad Social (Social Security
Card), which must be presented at the corresponding health centre in order to be
assigned to a doctor and obtain a tarjeta sanitaria (health certificate).
Last updated 02/08
Source: European Union
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