In short
- With a student stay authorisation you can usually work up to 30 hours a week, as long as the work fits around your studies.
- The work is tied to your student permit: it ends when your studies end.
- Your contract has to be registered with social security like any other job.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can usually work in Spain without a work permit or an hour limit.
Last checked 3 November 2026. General information, not legal advice.