Question
“Question about a Spain Work Permit: For the job contract, if the company offers me a job that pays me above or just the minimum (1134€/14 pagas or 1324€/12 pagas), and a 1-year contract or indefinido. But, the work is only media jornada or 20 hours a week. Will there be a problem when it comes to the number of working hours? ¡Muchas gracias!”
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
“Yes, because it has to be jornada completa. I did mine with 40 hours/week.”
“This is not exactly correct information. For some jobs, ex. Teaching, it’s not 40/hrs a week. Depends what your job title is and what is considered full time. In addition, you need to double-check the minimum wage. It’s not minimum wage for all of Spain that you have to check but it’s also minimum wage that corresponds to your job title you are being given. Whichever minimum wage is higher is what you have to reach.”
“Also, careful with the contract time. My contract when I changed from student to cuenta ajena was one year indefinido. It sounds confusing as heck, but that’s a thing.”
“Ask a lawyer. I did mine with less than 40 hours/week.”
“You’re good to go since you earn the minimum wage, the law requires that and specifically says that if you work less than 40h, you need to earn the minimum wage for 40h.”
“I did mine with 26 hours and had no problems. It just has to reach minimum wage.”
“Here’s the official webpage with the requirements and procedure: [Spanish government website]. The conditions established in the employment contract must comply with those established by current regulations. If the contract is part-time, the remuneration must be equal to or greater than the minimum interprofessional salary for full-time and on an annual basis.”
“I just got favorable in This way, you just need to show up minimum wages like 1276€.”
“I just asked my lawyer the same question and she said it had to be 40 hours, or maybe 30 if it still paid that 15k minimum.”
Conclusion
The responses indicate a mix of experiences and advice regarding modifying a student visa to a cuenta ajena work permit for part-time work in Spain.
While some contributors assert that full-time hours are necessary, others have successfully modified their visas with part-time hours, provided their salary meets the minimum wage requirements for a full-time position.
It is crucial to verify the specific requirements that apply to the job title and to consult with legal experts or official sources to ensure compliance with Spanish immigration laws.
