There are countries that, although the situation is not ideal, are still a dream destination for many young people to emigrate to. This is why, The favorite of a good part of Spaniards under 30 continues to be the United Kingdom.
Today there are not as many facilities as when they were part of the European Union and settling there to work is a little more complicated than other places on the continent.
However, The United Kingdom still has countless assets that continue to make it the most attractive country for many young people. There is only 4% unemployment, the average salary is 50,000 euros and there is an increasing need for Spaniards for all types of jobs.
The UK urgently needs Spanish-speaking workers
There are currently over 4,000 job vacancies in the UK where The main requirement is to speak Spanish and you don’t need a lot of experience or perfect knowledge of English (although you should know some).
These offers mainly concern jobs intended for the public And the Spanish-speaking community on British lands is growing. So it won’t take you long to find a job.
Keep in mind that the average salary in the UK is much higher than in Spain: 50,000 euros per year. In addition, its unemployment does not exceed 4% and its economy is very diversified.
Plus, you’ll benefit from both a good education system if you have children and one of the most robust healthcare systems in the world.
Obviously, the social environment you will encounter will be very different if you move to London or a small town (the cost of living will also be very different).
How to emigrate to the UK if you are Spanish?
From April 2025, a passport will no longer be sufficient to travel to the UK from Spain, the Foreign Office says.
It will now be necessary to have a Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which mimics the United States ESTA. Keep in mind that this will cost 10 pounds (around 12 euros).
To ask for it you will need to fill out a form in which you indicate the duration of the stay, the reason, the place where you will stay, etc. It is assumed that the reasons are related to security.
The good news is that it doesn’t matter if the reason for your trip is tourism or if you are planning to do business in the UK. You can apply for the ETA from March 2, 2025 and It is valid for six months no matter how many trips you make.
Why the UK remains the best country to settle in
Even though young Spaniards have more difficulties than before the United Kingdom left the European Union, there is still many reasons why it is worth emigrating there:
Quality education
If you are moving with your children, this may be the most important reason. The English education system is one of the most recognized in the world. It is based on respecting the rules, while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
Another very important point is that if you live in the UK you will ensure that your children are completely bilingual. This will give them a vital advantage when entering the job market.
Health Services
The UK’s public health system is considered one of the best in the world and offers free care to all residents.
This is an advantage compared to other countries in Europe or even if you have considered moving to the United States. Here you won’t have to worry about how to pay for treatment if something happens to your child.
Employment Opportunities
The United Kingdom offers a very good quality of life thanks to efficient public services, modern infrastructure and leisure activities for all ages.
Plus, you’ll be living in a global economic center, so you will have many more job opportunities than in Spain. You will also be entitled to much higher salaries, which will allow you to increase your standard of living and offer a better future for your children.
Connections with Spain
It may seem more isolated than other countries because it is an island. However, it is one of the most important countries in the world, so Air connections with Spain are guaranteed.
The plane flight from Madrid to London takes approximately two and a half hours. This will allow you to return to Spain at Christmas and whenever you want your children to spend time with their grandparents and other people you consider important.
