VISA TIPS FOR AUXILIARES DE CONVERSACION EN ESPANA | LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS IN SPAIN
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- In this video I share my most important tips for applying to teach in Spain as an Auxiliar de Conversacion (Language Assistant in Spain) | BONUS TIPS are at the end so watch it ALL so you don’t miss anything!! (Minute 10:40)
Check out below the Auxiliar De Conversation Spain VISA Manual Guide and double check the requirements for your state as they can be different from state to state!!
Try to get these steps done ASAP (May/June) so you aren’t waiting till the last minute to get everything together and buy your ticket and go!!
Try to get to Spain late August to mid-September to give yourself time to find a place, Apply for your TIE Card (Tarjeta de Identificacion Extranjera), and settle in. Mid-September is probably fine for people placed in smaller regions or cities outside of Madrid.
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I’m Lindsey and I have been traveling to Spain for over ten years and I lived there more than a couple of years teaching English. I have a Masters in ESL Education and a degree in Spanish. Currently I reside in South Florida. I enjoy making videos on Spain, Career, Culture, and Lifestyle. Please like, subscribe (click bell icon for notifications too!) and share my videos with a friend if you find them helpful. Thank you for watching!
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Thanks, Lindsay! I'm a first year applying, so your videos have been very helpful.
TheCrashdrums Awesome! All the best! Where did you apply to (region I mean)?
thank you 🙏 !!! I've been looking for ages for info on the timeline (like actual month outline) everyone else just goes from "I applied" to "I am in Spain"
Haha yea, it definitely can take some time. If you have any further questions, let me know!
@@LindseyDara actually yeah ! Do you know for how much of the process I have to give things in in person. Like document wise / have to visit the consultant?I was offered a small job in the uk for a few months starting about right after application opens in January. Do you think I could submit my application in Jan and then do the rest from an embassy abroad ? Or is I better to stay home and wait the whole process out ?
I’m not exactly sure if the process is different for a work visa which sounds like what you’re applying for. But typically you have to get all your documents together then go to your consulate in your own country and drop your documents off. At this point they typically take your passport and tell you how many days it takes to process your visa. For my visa at my consulate it was between two and four weeks. During that time I cannot travel abroad because they have my passport. The whole process must take place in your home country first. It cannot be completed abroad. Because you need to have your visa already in your passport before arriving to the new country.Then when to arrive in the new country, typically you need to do other work as well. Again I only have experience in Spain and with a student visa, but I can imagine if a student visa is this strict, it work visa is more strict. Go to your consulate website, click on the type of visa you’re applying for and see what information they tell you about it that will give you more insight into the process. I hope that this is somewhat helpful. Every country and consulate is a bit different. Good luck! 👍🏼
This video is SO helpful. Literally a God sent. Thank you Lindsey!
Lifesaver. Love you for making this vid.
great tips Lindsey! Will start working on my application right away!
Leonardo campo glad I could help! Let me know if you have any questions ;))
suuuper helpful thank you
Kiersten Brown if you have any questions, let me know or you can ask in my Facebook group :)
@@LindseyDara thank you. sorry if i missed this in the video but i thought i read somewhere that you have to send in your passport with the application . is that true?
When you go to your visa appointment, most consulates require you go in person, yes you take your passport with all you documents and visa application and you will give them your passport, and they will review everything and then put the visa in your passport which is basically a very official looking sticker that covers a whole page. Then they send it back to you or mail it back, typically within 2-4 weeks. Depends on the consulate and how busy they are.
@@LindseyDara thank you so much for the information. so when i got to apply for my visa, they will keep for 2-4 then return my passport with the visa by mail, correct?
Yes, that’s how my consulate operates, it took two weeks to get my passport back in the mail with visa already placed inside
Hi! :D Thank soooo much for your video!! :D I am super super excited because not only did I get my email today, but I also got to watch your video!! :D
I was hoping to get your checklist if possible? The link doesn't work on you video page?? :(
Thanks so much!! :D
One issue, though. I couldn't get the link to work to the checklist that your friend made. It takes me to a new window with the Facebook home page and it says I must login to continue, but when I do it says that something went wrong and the page cannot be retrieved.
Hey Lindsey, thanks for the great tips. I was wondering if you or anyone reading this can share how they got their State Background Check, as in, where do you go online to request it. I see so many pages offering them, but I don't know if I should trust those entities or if there is an official government page to get this from. I am from Miami, Florida.
Gretchen Joan yes, google Florida state background check and click on the Florida department of law and justice, should be around there somewhere. Also, feel free to join my Facebook group and you can ask in there for more info. I think this is the link, but it’s been a few years since I did it. It may require getting finger printed. www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx
Thank you for these tips!!!! I'm a little less stressed about the process now :) Especially now that I have your friend's cheat sheet!
Speaking of putting SIM cards in cell phones... do you have any tips cell phone tips? I'm still not sure if I should buy a new one in Spain or get one here and get it unlocked...
In fame I had a iPhone which I had unlocked (you have to have it paid off before they unlock it) and when you go to Spain you just pick the provider you want. There are many options Orange, Vodafone, and Movistar. Don't get too bogged down over plans. I think I paid €20 euros for sim and got data with that. Maybe ask someone from your school for help. Hopefully they will be helpful. But just try to bring an unlocked phone. That's what I've always done. Now I heard that Verizon or T-Mobile (can't Remember which one...) one of them has good international plans. So you could keep your number and not unlock if you get one of those plans. Now I know ATT does not have good international plans and will rip you off. I have ATT and it is ridiculous the price for the little data they give you. However, I do get one of their data plans to cover me for the first week or so until I get the SIM card. Also, you must take your passport with you if you decide to get a sim card in Spain. When you go to the providers store, ok!
Cool! That helps a lot. Thanks :) My problem is that I still have one year or so left on my contract. I'll have to see if I can maybe upgrade my phone and use my current one in Spain...
In fame what company do you have? If you have ATT.... you can pay the phone off anytime and unlock it, and then put your phone line like on hold.... i think its like $10 a month while your gone, but I'm honestly not 100% sure if that's the best option. Maybe go to a store and ask them? Or unlock an older phone and take it. I actually took two... my 5c phone as a back up, since there is A LOT of phone theft in Spain, especially in Madrid/Barcelona!
Lindsey LaVida I'm in Canada and I'm with a local company, so I'll have to go in person and see. I heard that you can put your plan on hold for 10$ a month, for a max of six months, which isn't too bad - if it's true! I'm definitely worried about phone theft, which is why I'm thinking about paying off my phone and upgrading, then bringing my current phone with me so it won't be a disaster if it's stolen.
In fame ah ok, I'm sure about the Canadian phone companies, but your plan sounds good ;))👌🏼
Thanks so much for the tips! I live in Los Angeles, CA but will be working in Alaska from May till September. How would I go about doing all this? Will it be alright for me to apply for my California background check from Alaska? What about everything else? I know that I can mail in my actual visa application and documents. I'm just not sure about everything else I'd need to get done before applying for the visa.
DoggieAngel12345 yes I think you can do back ground check from Alaska, just make sure they mail it to your Alaska address, so you can mail it later to get the Apostille. Are you sure you can send your Visa Application? Just checking because most consulates you have to go in person. But just double check on that. Otherwise you should be fine... If you're going to Madrid, you'll want to get there as soon as possible in September cause the apartment search is hard in September but other cities you should be fine in mid September.
Great video Lindsay! Question: I'm currently traveling in Romania but want to apply this January. You think I'd be able to get the Visa in a Spain consulate here in Romania?
Good question, but for this visa you will definitely have to apply or send it to your consulate in the US, which means you will have to do it from the US. Depending on which state you live in, Some allow you to send it in from home and others require you to make an appointment to drop it off in person and well you will have to wait till you get it back to travel abroad. Typically the process occurs between June and August and some consulates are slow and some faster. So if you’re abroad now, you have till probably around May/June to return to do all the paperwork and get stuff in order. If you pick a smaller region like La Rioja or really anywhere besides Madrid region, you’re more likely to get your placement faster. Madrid sends their placements out like in July and delays your move till end August/September. If you want to spend the least amount of time in the US, pick a smaller region, pick a date to have your appointment like around mid-June or early July. Hopefully you get the visa/passport back and can be on your way by August if you plan to travel before you start. Also, you’ll want to plan a doctor physical sometime in May/June as well before your visa appointment. Thanks for watching!
@@LindseyDara Thank you so much for your help!
I also recommend joining the Auxiliares de Conversacion en españa Facebook group. They can give you more accurate info. I haven’t heard of anyone who was able to do all the paperwork abroad, but other questions you might have, they have an answer for.
Hi Lindsey, this is great. I was accepted several weeks ago, but I still haven't received the carta de nombramiento... has anyone had this experience? How long did you have to wait? Thanks!
Lorissa yes that’s normal, you should ideally get it in July sometimes. 👍🏼 I got mine mid July, esp Madrid takes the longest. In any case, def already set a visa appointment, you can change it if you need to and be doing everything else like docs appt, background check and apostille stuff. Good luck!
@@LindseyDara Thanks so much! This helps a lot
Here is my situation:
I was hired as an Au pair for a family in Spain through Scotia Personnel, Ltd. I have recieved my acceptance letter to work from July 3rd through September 15, 2017. I plan to depart Houston, TX on June 25th. However, my arrival date is flexible.
I was admitted by the Ministry of Education, but have NOT received my authorization letter.
I understand I can apply for my work visa no earlier than 90 days before the start of the program, which would be July 4th. Is this flexible?
I also believe my passport will be kept when applying for my work visa, and obviously need my passport to travel to Spain.
I have not purchased my flight until I know when and where I can get my visa.
Would I be able to apply for a visa once I arrive in Spain? If not, how can apply for my long term work visa if I have not received my letter of authorization from the Ministry of Education? Id appreciate any advice or information. THANKS!
Jessika Perez hi Jessica! Thanks for watching and good question! There may be another way, but I think you might have to skip the Au Pair This summer, next summer could be possible. You do have to wait for the letter which will come depending on your inscrita number. Last year I was 2405 and received my letter by email in mid July for Madrid. Madrid tends to email their letters out later than other provinces. Also, you must apply for the Visa here in the US. Have you made your visa appointment with your consulate? If not, go online and find out how to do that ASAP ok. You can apply for your visa in June if you get your letter in time, but maybe make it for first week of July just to play it safe. Also, make sure you have your background check and the apostille also in the works. You really have to get good at juggling responsibilities lol. So anyway, once you get the background check with the apostille and your letter and you made your appointment. On that day you will go, most consulates you must go in person. Double check yours, it will say online or you can call. When you go to the consulate you will take all the documents and copies and passport and leave them with the consulate. Then the consulate will mail your passport back with the special Visa attached inside your passport page. This could take a few weeks to a month and yes you will be without a passport at this time. Hopefully your passport will come back sometime in August, then buy your flight to Spain. If you're going to Madrid, try to get their by first week of September to look for apartments and apply for ID card. If you're going to a smaller region, if you arrive by the 15th you should be fine. So yes, if you really want to do the ministry program more than au pair, then yes, you'll have to pass on the au pair. I know that isn't the best news, but you can call your consulate or the Spanish embassy to see if there are other options. But I don't know anyone who has applied in Spain for the program. But if I were you, I'd get a summer job and save as much money as you can because you will need it in Spain. You will make much more money here than au pair. And don't worry! The time will come soon enough and you'll be on your way!!
Thanks so much for your video! Very helpful. I was curious if you had any insights to my current situation.. I'm currently living in China. Colorado was my last US place of residency (I have a Colorado license, went to University there), I lived there for about 7 years. My family lives in Iowa and that's where I grew up.
I understand that I have to come back to apply for my student visa for Auxiliares de Conversacion. It would easier to apply for the background check in Iowa / go to the Chicago Consulte. I guess my long winded question is, What state should I do my background check/ correspond my consulte to?
Ollie Messina I’m pretty sure it has to be done in the consulate of the state where your drivers license is registered. For verification, email the consulate of your drivers license state to double check. Hope that helps!
@@LindseyDara Thanks so much!
Hey, i am in the process of gathering my documents for my visa and i have the worst time trying to figure out how to obtain my "Medical Certificate". In your video you said it was just a "Physical Exam", but the visa requirements say its a "Health Certificate" and i have other documents saying its a "Original Medical Certificate". The doctors office keeps telling me i need some kind of form that i should have been given for the doctor to fill out, but only thing i have is my "Carta de Nombramiento". I heard you say something about a piece of paper for the doctor to sign, where do i get this? - Thank You
google "Spain Visa Medical Certificate" the first that pops up should be this link. This is what I used. There isn't any certain formal paper, but i know several people who used this. You don't have to take the second page to the doctor, thats is just the instructions, just the first one. They may not sign the spanish part unless they can read in spanish. My doctor is bilingual so she signed both on the spot. Good luck! Oh here is the link for the document you need www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/LOSANGELES/es/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Documents/Certificado%20Medico.pdf
PS feel free to join my facebook group, lots of help in there to answer any more questions you may have, link is in description or in the banner on the front page of my channel :)
@@LindseyDara Thnk you for the quick response! Your the best!
Hey Lindsay, I applied to be in the program for 2019, but I'm going to be out of the country from may to august and am worried I won't be able to get all my documents together in order to apply for my visa in time. Is there anyway I could contact you and ask some questions?
Sure you can email me at lindseyj1015@gmail.com or join my Facebook group, link should be in description, or search “Teach in spain all programs” and many people will answer any question you may have. From my knowledge, you will need to apply for your visa at your states consulate. You sometimes must go in person and drop off your passport for a few weeks and then they mail it back to you in 2-4 weeks normally. If you are living abroad you may be able to apply for this in an embassy abroad, if you are just traveling abroad without a visa, I think you must return to your consulate to apply. This is what I’ve heard, but try asking in the group for more specific info, as this info can change at any time. Thanks for watching!
I just want to live with my girlfriend (Spanish citizen) and work so I can live and pay off student debt. I have a degree, but it seems so hard to get a job over there/ get the visa as well. I honestly would take a jobs washing dishes, but surely they dont give visas for that haha.
Where do you live currently? Do you have a university degree?
@@LindseyDara I am currently living in the United States, and yes I do have a bachelors degree. It seems like a lot of the jobs I am looking at require permission to work before applying, and that's where it seems odd to me because my understanding is I need an offer to get permission!
Right, so basically any generic job, Americans can’t apply for a job unfortunately. But really your only option is teaching English since that job typically requires a native speaker. There are many special programs for Americans to teach English in Spain. I have several videos on the different programs, check out the 10 ways to teach in Spain video. Anyway, the main program I always recommend is the Auxiliares de Conversación. However the only downside is you have almost no control of where they will assign you. But it’s really the only way to work in spain legally. Actually it’s not even considered work. It’s considered studying and you will only get a student visa, but it’s all you need. I think once you’ve been there for a bit of time you can apply for a “pareja de hecho” visa. Which means you live with your girlfriend and therefore qualify for a visa and you can work at that point. I don’t know much about the “pareja de hecho” (civil unión visa) visa. But check out the spain guru site and search for it. You will find more info there, and I believe there is a spain guru Facebook group as well.
Hi! Do you have any advice for completing this process if you are already living abroad? I'm a US citizen currently in Sweden and plan to move directly to Spain if I get accepted.
Hayden Arias hi thank you for watching! Hmm that is a bit trickier, and I don’t want to lead you astray, there is a Facebook group “Auxiliares de Conversación en España 2017-2018” I would join and ask there (search group first Bc the admin are very picky about certain questions) but there you will probably find more answers ok! If you are from the EU/UK, then I do believe the process is much simpler. Thanks for watching!
Add your tips below! Check the Visa Guide Document to answer specific questions about your state!
Hi Lindsey! I'm hoping/ planning to move to Spain in Jan. and would love to ask you a few things personally. How can I chat with you? :)
Danielle Mitchell send me an email at LindseyJ1015@gmail.com, thanks!
I’m so confused. This all needs to be done before I get to Spain ? I was under the impression that you get hired and the school that hires you helps you with all this.
John Smith you’re not alone, many people assume the process is as simple as filling out a form, turning it in and voila, here’s your visa. If you are applying to a language assistant program, it’s a long drawn out complicated process that starts at you state’s consulate before doing any traveling. On the program’s website it explains in detail the process for getting the proper visa before arriving to Spain. Which is basically what I am outlining in this video. Anyone planning to stay in Spain longer than 90 days for studying or work must get a visa before arriving to Spain, that includes being an English assistant. After arriving the complicated process continues. Each city has a visa processing centers called “foreigners’ office”. You will go there and basically show them your visa and they will give you an application to fill out to apply for a long term stay ID card (called TIE). Kinda like a drivers license in the US. So within a month or so later, you will get your ID card and it will be good for 9 months or 10 months, however long your program is. You carry that around as your ID instead of your passport. The school doesn’t help at all with the visa. You are on your own, but there are many Facebook groups where people work together to make sure they do it right. But if you follow your programs visa directions and your consulates, you will be fine. Once you arrive to Spain, you will have an orientation to give your more info on applying for your international ID card. So no, the school doesn’t place much of a role in helping you with the visa. It’s each person’s individual responsibility. (However, maybe you’re confusing this teaching assistant program for teaching full time at an international school? If you want to teach at an American international school and you’re a certified teacher. Then yes, the school may help you more, but still the process starts in the US, before leaving.)
Hey Lindsey, I'm looking into doing this program, but I have a question: Is there a certain amount of money you need to have in your bank account before you apply to the visa for this program? I know some countries require bank statements to prove you have enough money to support yourself (this was the case when I studied abroad in the U.K.). You didn't really talk about this in the video so I'm just curious. I don't see anything on the Spanish consulate website either. I'm thinking of working for a few months to save up about $4000 before actually applying to this since I'm graduating college in like 3 weeks and don't have a lot of money at the moment. Thanks!
Elizabeth Beltran hi! No you do not need to prove you have any certain amount of money because they pay you a stipend to cover living expenses usually between 700-1000 euros depending on the city. However the application period has ended. CIEE teach in Spain And ConversaSpain are open till May 31st, but there is a big fee for those programs. They’d probably let you apply late if you emailed them. Feel free to join my Facebook group for more info “Teach in Spain - All programs...” that’s the name of the group ok!
Ahh, sounds good. Thank you!! I was planning to apply when the application for this program opens again :) I think January/February, you said, right??
I requested to join the FB group! Thanks :)
Elizabeth Beltran 2nd week of January :)
Why is the link to the visa checklist asking for my facebook login?
TheCliffHanga oh, because it's a file from the auxiliares Facebook group, not sure how I can change that :// I'll look into it ok!
What if you're already in spain when you get accepted?
Hmm might depend on the type of visa you currently have, perhaps contact the American embassy or consulate near you.
hey lindsey, i emailed you!
M M thanks I responded
Lindsey LaVida thank you!