Side-by-side analysis of living budgets, educational costs, work limits, and residency pathways for France and Spain.
60% annual working time (964 hours/year, ~20 hrs/wk); SMIC minimum wage protected
1-year RECE visa for Masters; Passeport Talent or 10-yr Carte de Résident after 5 yrs (naturalization after 2 yrs).
Up to 30 hours/week under Ley de Extranjería reform; compatible with study schedule
1-yr job search permit (búsqueda de empleo); long-term residence (larga duración) after 5 years.
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