After living and working in Alicante, Spain for almost a year, I decided to make it easy for anyone else who decides to follow in my path. While all citizens of the European Union are welcome to work in Spain, not knowing the local language and customs can be a barrier, especially in obtaining all necessary legal paperwork.
The attached flow chart describes how you can become a full, legal employed citizen in Alicante within just 7 business days! The information is current as of June 2, 2010.