Spain Expat Forum

dudeofsax
Joined 2018
Posts: 1

5 years ago

Staying after school: self-employement or work permit?

5 years ago

Hi everyone! I'm a musician living in Los Angeles, pursuing and plowing forward with the steps to attend a conservatory in Barcelona during the 2018-2019 year. As of now I am paving the way toward a student visa. But, this message concerns my situation AFTER school.

I am wondering what I could do in order to stay in Spain after school given that employment opportunities will be very few (landing a teaching job at a private school or a university will be extremely hard to do).

Apparently, according to a Catalan friend of mine, there is no true artist-visa program in Spain. Furthermore, I am unsure of whether or not a self-employment permit would be an option for me given that my financial situation might be sub-par after getting out of school. Let's face it; living as a musician is hard financially.

That brings me to my next question: would I be able to obtain a visa that would allow me to work another job, as well as being a musician? I know that if a local can work a regular run-of-the-mill job...then I'm out of luck, unless my boss wants to sponsor me. I imagine a run-of-the-mill job would not be adequate enough to sponsor me for a visa...or WOULD it?

Thanks for reading everyone! Any info is greatly appreciated. In the meantime I will definitely continue working on my Spanish and scouring the Internet for my future options.

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Living in Spain Guide

Expats Living in Spain offer their advice for others making the move to the nation on the Iberian peninsula. From what to bring, to learning Spanish, culture shock and more, read on to learn how to settle into your new life as an expat in Spain.

Spain Forum
Join our Spain forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Spain.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Spain.

Best Places to Live in Spain

If you're thinking about living in Spain, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Spain in 2023.

Healthcare in Spain

Expats in Spain share their experiences with healthcare and overseas medical insurance in Spain.

Cost of Living in Spain

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Spain.

Moving to Spain Guide

Expats move to Spain from all over the world. People of all ages move there to work, retire, or just enjoy the culture and Spain's natural beauty. With so many places to choose from, our tips for moving to Spain will get you started on picking the perfect place for you.

Real Estate in Spain

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Spain.

Pros & Cons of Living in Spain

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Spain.

Retiring in Spain

Advice for people retiring in Spain.

10 Tips for Living in Spain

If you've recently arrived in Spain, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Spain.

Additional Information:

Visit our Spain Index for a Full List

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in Spain by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Spain.