Can I move to Spain without knowing Spanish?

Yes, you can. We receive every year millions of tourists who don’t speak Spanish at all. People here will speak you very fast in Spanish (in hotels, airports, etc, you can find people that speak English as well) but they will do their best to try to understand and help you if they see you don’t speak Spanish.

Can you live in Spain speaking only English?

Thanks to English becoming a mandatory school subject, many younger Spaniards speak some English, while the older generations generally do not. While many foreigners who live in Spain do speak English, most locals don’t. Particularly in those incredibly charming places to visit in Spain.

Can you get around Spain without speaking Spanish?

Re: Travelling Spain without speaking Spanish? You will get by, although learning a few basic words such as please, thank you, good morning etc is always a good idea.

Can I get a job in Barcelona without speaking Spanish?

If you don’t speak Spanish, you may be limited to hotel jobs in Barcelona, or to bars and restaurants (waitressing, dishwashing, food delivery). You can apply for a job in telesales, as an English teacher in Spain, or as an au pair if you have a good command of English.

Can you work in Barcelona without speaking Catalan?

Can I travel to Spain if I don’t speak Spanish?

I don’t speak Spanish Going on a holiday to Spain without knowing a word in Spanish is really difficult. If you are travelling to Spain in the near future, you must definitely keep some things in mind. Let me tell you why…

Is it easy to move to Spain from another country?

If you are moving to Spain from another Member State, the moving process should be hassle-free. Spain follows the standard EU rules, defined by the Union Customs Code. That means you can move goods freely within the EU, without import duties, commercial restrictions, or customs requirements.

Do Spanish people learn English in school in Spain?

Only at touristic attractions and in those surroundings people know English and most of the time their English is limited. My Spanish roommate and friend from Madrid told me that Spanish people do learn English in school but at an older age and at a very basic level.

Can I travel to Spain as a non-EU citizen?

As an EU citizen, you can travel and live freely within the Schengen territory for three months. After that time, you will need to register with the local authorities. As a citizen of a non-EU country, the process is more complicated. To enter Spain, you will need a short-term Schengen visa that is valid for 90 days in a 180-day period.