Work visa
If you want to work in Spain, you need a work residence permit or employee visa.
Illegal employment
According to Article 53 of the Foreigners Law, it is a serious infringement working in Spain without a valid work permit.
In the case of such behavior, the law provides for a penalty ranging from a minimum of €501 to a maximum of €10,000. The amount of the fine will depend on the seriousness of the case, such as whether the offense is repeated, the amount of economic benefits obtained from the illegal work, the length of the illegal work, etc. If people think that the sanction is too heavy, they can appeal according to the law.
In addition, Article 57 of Foreigners Law, the authorities will weigh the seriousness of the illegal work and, if deemed necessary, will enforce an expulsion order against the illegal worker, rather than a simple administrative fine. Deportation from Spain means also that the infringer will be blacklisted, that is, you will not be allowed to enter Spain for a certain period of time (between 3 and 10 years, depending on the case). Since the borders of Spain and the Schengen area are unified, the inability to enter Spain means the inability to enter Schengen. Moreover, before deciding whether or not to expel, the authorities will consider the person’s integration into Spanish society. For example, if you have children or property in Spain, the chances of being expelled are less.
3 years statute of limitation
According to article 56 of the Aliens Act, the inspection authority can punish infrigements committed during the last three years. In other words, if I worked ilegally 4 years ago, it will not be a problem because the 3-year penalty period set by the law has passed.
