Will my Samsung Sprint cell phone work in Spain and France?
I am going to Spain and France over spring break, and was wondering if my cell phone will be able to function overseas. I have a calling card and stuff, but I just wanted to know if it would work/have service.
Cell Phones & Plans - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
it will surely work but it will not ve service
2 :
Most likely not. Sprint sold a few Samsung phones for international use, but they were over $500 even with the discount. If there is a SIM card slot, it will work, but you need to get a SIM card. Western Europe did not use CDMA technology for their systems. If the phone does work, using your US service will be very expensive. Well over $1.00 minute. Better to use a calling card. If you need to be reached, buy a n unlocked GSM phone and get a prepaid SIM in Europe. Calling Europe is inexpensive from the US, it can be as low as $.02/minute.
3 :
Im travelling myself at the moment so experienced something very similar! couple of things to do, call up the network ensure roaming is enabled on your phone. roaming allows you to use your phone elsewhere. the network will be able to also tell you which networks should work and the costs,. (be wary of not racking up a bill by ensuring data allowencce is billed heavily when roaming and that to recieve calls can sometimes be charged- check the networks website to confirm the charges. if your a little bit timid about risking racking up a huge bill, buy a pay and go simcard to ensure you dont buit again do check the charges before leaving finally if you want to save a lil money with outgoing calls, ensure your phone is unlocked, this way upon arrival at your destination, if your making lots of local calls, you can buy a local pay and go siimcard and top up saving money! it might be worth bringing a portable internet device too ( e.g laptop or apple iphone)) as using services like skype can really save money on calling back home. using this at a local netcafe/wireless point can really save some dosh. ( i absolutely daily do this now and you wouldnt believe how much I save) enjoy your trip and if your happy with the answer provided feel free to rate my answer. Many thanks
4 :
No. Europe is GSM. Sprint is not a GSM carrier and their phones (other than their global phones) will not work in Europe.
5 :
To know for sure call sprint they have a whole department for international questions and setup. If it will you will also need to add an international package.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What's the best way for an American to legally work in Spain
What's the best way for an American to legally work in Spain?
I plan on going to Barcelona to do a Master's degree. I will need to find part time work to augment my savings and survive. I spent a year studying there already (undergrad) and found it was IMPOSSIBLE to get work without a work permit. How can I legally work in Catalunya?
Immigration - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Marry someone who is a citizen of a country in the EU. Have you gone to the Spanish embassy and applied for a work permit?
2 :
get certified to teach English. If you have specific skills to teach business or legal English, that might be even better. Do a search for CELTA online for certification. I wouldn't recommend the marriage thing. Often used, often abused. The authorities know what to look for in terms of scammers -- and you're left vulnerable to someone else.
I plan on going to Barcelona to do a Master's degree. I will need to find part time work to augment my savings and survive. I spent a year studying there already (undergrad) and found it was IMPOSSIBLE to get work without a work permit. How can I legally work in Catalunya?
Immigration - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Marry someone who is a citizen of a country in the EU. Have you gone to the Spanish embassy and applied for a work permit?
2 :
get certified to teach English. If you have specific skills to teach business or legal English, that might be even better. Do a search for CELTA online for certification. I wouldn't recommend the marriage thing. Often used, often abused. The authorities know what to look for in terms of scammers -- and you're left vulnerable to someone else.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Does anyone know a cheap way to volunteer or work in Spain legally
Does anyone know a cheap way to volunteer or work in Spain legally?
I would like to get a job or volunteer in Spain to improve my Spanish (I previously went to Spain for 3 months) but everything I have found is so expensive or you have to be totally fluent in Spanish. Any ideas?
Other - Spain - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
First, it depends where you are from, what passport you hold. That makes it easier to answer your question. Try the or www.wwoof.org some sort of organic farm, they do offer jobs, set you up with food and bed and you work for it while learning spanish. Try aswell some sort of hostels to work in. Reception work can do great for your Spanish.
2 :
Teach english. You don't need to be fluent in Spain. Here, it is not difficult to work legally. There are no "barriers" like in the US for foreign people. Try contacting English schools in Madrid to ask for a job.. I don't think you'll have problems. I don't know if there is any cheap option because living in Madrid is very expensive (in relation to average salaries). I would suggest you to look for a room mate or a shared apartment.. suerte!
I would like to get a job or volunteer in Spain to improve my Spanish (I previously went to Spain for 3 months) but everything I have found is so expensive or you have to be totally fluent in Spanish. Any ideas?
Other - Spain - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
First, it depends where you are from, what passport you hold. That makes it easier to answer your question. Try the or www.wwoof.org some sort of organic farm, they do offer jobs, set you up with food and bed and you work for it while learning spanish. Try aswell some sort of hostels to work in. Reception work can do great for your Spanish.
2 :
Teach english. You don't need to be fluent in Spain. Here, it is not difficult to work legally. There are no "barriers" like in the US for foreign people. Try contacting English schools in Madrid to ask for a job.. I don't think you'll have problems. I don't know if there is any cheap option because living in Madrid is very expensive (in relation to average salaries). I would suggest you to look for a room mate or a shared apartment.. suerte!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Do i need any sort of visa to live and work in spain
Do i need any sort of visa to live and work in spain?
Hi, me and my girlfriend were thinking of working and living in Spain, we are both british citizens, and i was wondering what sort of paper work would we need for example do we need a visa? we are also thinking of buying a Villa there are there any laws that may restrict us on the purchase of it? another question is about health or any type of emergencys, what will the procedures be if we ever need any type of medical attention? I would be very greatful if someone could answer all my question. Thanks in advance.
Other - Spain - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Being British you have the right to live and work in Spain because of the UK being in the EU. Along with about a million other Brits you can buy a villa. However, my advice to you would be to come for a visit, make an appointment to see an English speaking abogado (lawyer) and get their professional advice on how to proceed. You can do much of it yourself, but I chose to do it through my abogado. As for health care, if you are under 65 you will need to make the necessary arrangements once you are here, and it will not be with the Spanish health service. Furthermore, if you do everything correctly, when you leave the UK you should inform the NHS that you are leaving. Once you do that, you will not be able to use the NHS in the UK even though you are British citizens. There are some very good private health clinics here. You may also like to contact a private health insurer.
2 :
Carajillo is right about buying property. ALWAYS, ALWAYS,ALWAYS, get a good Spanish speaking lawyer, as some properties , especially in the south of Spain are illegal and you could buy in good faith , only to have it bulldozed. There are many people who have spent their life savings only to have a house worth nothing. Be careful what you buy because if you change your mind you will have a lot of problems selling in the short term as people can't get mortgages and unemployment is sky high. If a miracle happens and you do get a job and your employer makes the social security payments i.e. you are working legally, you will then be entitled to Spanish " NHS " health care. You will only need to go private until you find legal work. I cannot stress enough how difficult this will be for you. Unemployment is around 27 % but in some places is at 50 % and the few jobs that are available go to friends and family of people involved. In Spain it is very much WHO you know and not WHAT you know. Do you speak Spanish ? I lived in Spain 20 years and speak Spanish better than some native Spaniards and I found it difficult to find work lately. Do not expect to have the same workers rights as you have in the U.K. because although the law gives you those rights, they are rarely respected in practice and as unemployment is so high you have to take whatever job is available. When you arrive you must go with your passport and preferably birth certificate to the local police station and register. they will then give you a document ( with an I.D number ) which gives you permission to live in the country. If you are there full time you really should do this. You must carry your passport or driving licence at all times as you MUST have photo I.D. on you at all times and you can be fined if you are stopped and do not have it. You can have a great life in Spain if you adapt to their way of doing things, learn the language and are lucky enough to have a stable job, which really is the hardest thing. edit * If you have a medical emergency phone the emergency services 112 and they will help you but you will be charged. if you take out private medical insurance this should cover the cost, but as I stated before this will only be necessary until ONE of you is working legally as the you can both go on that medical card.I don't know if the British NHS will cover you for the first 3 months in case of emergency , check that out. You can then get a permanent doctor at the local ambulatorio (clinic). Be ready for a lot of red tape which can be infuriating and you will be asked for a lot of photocopies !!!!! The first thing is register at the Police station ( Policia Local ) to get your N.I.E. ( I.D.number) good luck and enjoy.
3 :
You do not need a visa, we are all in the EU. However, here is a local website that some of us use and it may be of help to asnwering alot of your questions. http://costablanca.angloinfo.com/ I have lived here 20 years, but would not advise you to buy a villa, and hope to work here........that sadly is not even possible for many of us already here (including Spaniards) Feel free to contact me if you need more info
4 :
Being British, you don't need a visa. But where the heck do you think you're going to find work in a country where the unemployment rates are over 20%? I don't know about your medical emergency question, but I think it's less paperwork than if you weren't EU...Good luck with that.
5 :
over 20% unemployment!!!! forget finding work
6 :
As a British Citizen you do not require a Visa to live or work in Spain, but once you have been living here for over 90 Days you are required to apply for a Residency certificate ( Link to article - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/2-applying-for-residential-status-residencia.html ) You should also look into each getting your NIE number, without which you can not buy a House, Car, Get a Job, open a Bank Account or have a Contract for any utilities ( Link to article - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/27-nie-number.html ) If you are serious about coming to Spain get your NIE number straight away, and RENT before you buy as this will give you the chance to see if you are suited to living abroad and allow you to change your mind about the area and you want to be in and the type of property you prefer, if needs be.
Hi, me and my girlfriend were thinking of working and living in Spain, we are both british citizens, and i was wondering what sort of paper work would we need for example do we need a visa? we are also thinking of buying a Villa there are there any laws that may restrict us on the purchase of it? another question is about health or any type of emergencys, what will the procedures be if we ever need any type of medical attention? I would be very greatful if someone could answer all my question. Thanks in advance.
Other - Spain - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Being British you have the right to live and work in Spain because of the UK being in the EU. Along with about a million other Brits you can buy a villa. However, my advice to you would be to come for a visit, make an appointment to see an English speaking abogado (lawyer) and get their professional advice on how to proceed. You can do much of it yourself, but I chose to do it through my abogado. As for health care, if you are under 65 you will need to make the necessary arrangements once you are here, and it will not be with the Spanish health service. Furthermore, if you do everything correctly, when you leave the UK you should inform the NHS that you are leaving. Once you do that, you will not be able to use the NHS in the UK even though you are British citizens. There are some very good private health clinics here. You may also like to contact a private health insurer.
2 :
Carajillo is right about buying property. ALWAYS, ALWAYS,ALWAYS, get a good Spanish speaking lawyer, as some properties , especially in the south of Spain are illegal and you could buy in good faith , only to have it bulldozed. There are many people who have spent their life savings only to have a house worth nothing. Be careful what you buy because if you change your mind you will have a lot of problems selling in the short term as people can't get mortgages and unemployment is sky high. If a miracle happens and you do get a job and your employer makes the social security payments i.e. you are working legally, you will then be entitled to Spanish " NHS " health care. You will only need to go private until you find legal work. I cannot stress enough how difficult this will be for you. Unemployment is around 27 % but in some places is at 50 % and the few jobs that are available go to friends and family of people involved. In Spain it is very much WHO you know and not WHAT you know. Do you speak Spanish ? I lived in Spain 20 years and speak Spanish better than some native Spaniards and I found it difficult to find work lately. Do not expect to have the same workers rights as you have in the U.K. because although the law gives you those rights, they are rarely respected in practice and as unemployment is so high you have to take whatever job is available. When you arrive you must go with your passport and preferably birth certificate to the local police station and register. they will then give you a document ( with an I.D number ) which gives you permission to live in the country. If you are there full time you really should do this. You must carry your passport or driving licence at all times as you MUST have photo I.D. on you at all times and you can be fined if you are stopped and do not have it. You can have a great life in Spain if you adapt to their way of doing things, learn the language and are lucky enough to have a stable job, which really is the hardest thing. edit * If you have a medical emergency phone the emergency services 112 and they will help you but you will be charged. if you take out private medical insurance this should cover the cost, but as I stated before this will only be necessary until ONE of you is working legally as the you can both go on that medical card.I don't know if the British NHS will cover you for the first 3 months in case of emergency , check that out. You can then get a permanent doctor at the local ambulatorio (clinic). Be ready for a lot of red tape which can be infuriating and you will be asked for a lot of photocopies !!!!! The first thing is register at the Police station ( Policia Local ) to get your N.I.E. ( I.D.number) good luck and enjoy.
3 :
You do not need a visa, we are all in the EU. However, here is a local website that some of us use and it may be of help to asnwering alot of your questions. http://costablanca.angloinfo.com/ I have lived here 20 years, but would not advise you to buy a villa, and hope to work here........that sadly is not even possible for many of us already here (including Spaniards) Feel free to contact me if you need more info
4 :
Being British, you don't need a visa. But where the heck do you think you're going to find work in a country where the unemployment rates are over 20%? I don't know about your medical emergency question, but I think it's less paperwork than if you weren't EU...Good luck with that.
5 :
over 20% unemployment!!!! forget finding work
6 :
As a British Citizen you do not require a Visa to live or work in Spain, but once you have been living here for over 90 Days you are required to apply for a Residency certificate ( Link to article - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/2-applying-for-residential-status-residencia.html ) You should also look into each getting your NIE number, without which you can not buy a House, Car, Get a Job, open a Bank Account or have a Contract for any utilities ( Link to article - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/27-nie-number.html ) If you are serious about coming to Spain get your NIE number straight away, and RENT before you buy as this will give you the chance to see if you are suited to living abroad and allow you to change your mind about the area and you want to be in and the type of property you prefer, if needs be.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)