Live And Work In Spain

Spain

Fully updated and revised 4th edition and the only book about living and working in Spain that is updated annually. Essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in Spain and the most up-to-date source of practical information available about everyday life. It's guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Spanish way of life, and, most importantly, will save you time trouble and money! The best-selling and most comprehensive book about living and working in Spain since it was first published in 1995, containing up to three times as much information as similar books!

A detailed survey of the opportunities for living and working in Spain and Portugal from Madrid to the Costa del Sol and from Lisbon to the Algarve.

-- Essential reading for those who move abroad or are relocated because of business -- Includes chapters on finding jobs, permits & visas, working conditions and accommodations

A reference for those interested in finding temporary or permanent work, starting a business or buying a home in the USA and Canada. It features information on the North American way of life, laws, health and education systems, as well as on types of job available, and how to get them.

Spain is one of the main destinations for many people who want to live in Europe, whether to study, work, invest or enjoy retirement. If you are planning to live in Spain, in this book you will find out what it is like to live in the country, the cost of living in the main cities and other important information.

Millions of tourists have visited Spain and wondered if there is any way they could move there to work or retire; the country remains the most popular country for British people looking for a home abroad. This fully revised and updated fifth edition of Live & Work in Spain provides an indispensable source of knowledge for everyone interested in living or working temporarily or permanently, starting a business or just buying a holiday home there. The book is illustrated with first-hand accounts from people living in Spain and is full colour, with numerous helpful maps and photographs. Set out to be easily accessible, each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to Spain, from setting up home to finding a job or setting up a business. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home and making the most of your leisure time. There is also easy access to urgent information such as emergency phone numbers, laws and regulations and healthcare advice. The employment section of the book covers vital information, such as information on business etiquette, the skills and trades most in demand, permanent, seasonal and temporary work, salaries, working hours and holidays, trade unions and contracts, starting or buying your own business and sources of advice and assistance. "Excellent series", The Times

This guide is designed for anyone interested in living or working temporarily or permanently, starting a business, retiring, or just buying a holiday home in Spain or Portugal. It contains major sections devoted to entry regulations and permits, and permanent employment and careers in the region, including types of job available, job hunting techniques, applying, interviews, salary details as well as an industrial guide and list of major employers. It also includes case histories and background information on the way of life including facts on buying a home, city and regional guides, the health and education systems.