Spain•Europe20 working days
27.02 EUR
24 months
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Not Required
Allowed
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Visa for non-EU citizens seeking employment or preparing to launch a business in Spain. Allows up to 12 months to find work or establish business without prior job offer.
The Spain Job Seeker Visa lets non-EU graduates of Spanish universities stay up to 24 months to find work or launch a business — no prior job offer required. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree (EQF Level 6) from an authorised Spanish institution and have held a long-term student stay permit.
The permit is non-renewable and does not authorize work — holders convert to a work or self-employment permit once they secure an offer or register a business. Financial means of at least €7,200 (100% IPREM) and private health insurance are required. Processing takes 20 working days; silence counts as approval.
This visa is ideal for non-EU nationals who studied in Spain and want time to find qualified employment or start a venture before transitioning to a long-term work permit.
Administrative fee (Modelo 790-052, epígrafe 2.1.6) | 10.94 EUR |
TIE card fee (Modelo 790-012) | 16.08 EUR |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
SpainSpainMust be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree (Level 6) or higher (Master's/PhD) from an authorized higher education institution in Spain.
Must hold a prior long-term student stay permit (estancia por estudios) in Spain.
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support oneself during the stay (100% of the IPREM index, approx. €600/month).
Must have comprehensive private health insurance valid in Spain with no copayments.
Must not have a criminal record in Spain or in previous countries of residence for the past 5 years.
Must not be in an irregular situation in Spain or prohibited from entering the country.
Must apply within 60 days before or 90 days after the student stay permit expires.
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
7,200 EUR/yr
Completed and signed application form (EX-26).
Valid passport or travel document (minimum 1-year validity).
Proof of completed higher education degree (Bachelor's or higher) from an authorized Spanish institution.
Proof of sufficient financial means (responsible declaration and supporting documents showing 100% IPREM).
Private health insurance policy with coverage equivalent to the Spanish public health system.
Proof of payment of the administrative fee (Modelo 790-052).
| Solicitud de autorización de residencia para búsqueda de empleo | — |
| EX-26 Solicitud de modificación de autorización de residencia o estancia (Búsqueda de empleo / Inicio de proyecto empresarial) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Complete studies: Obtain a Bachelor's degree (Level 6) or higher from an authorized Spanish higher e… | inclusion.gob.es |
| Dependent Visa | Dependents allowed | inclusion.gob.es |
| Fee Breakdown | Administrative fee (Modelo 790-052, epígrafe 2.1.6): 10.94 EUR; TIE card fee (Modelo 790-012): 16.08… | boe.es |
| Fees | EUR 10.94 (administrative fee - Modelo 790-052) + EUR 16.08 (TIE card - Modelo 790-012) | boe.es |
| Forms | Solicitud de autorización de residencia para búsqueda de empleo (EX-26) | inclusion.gob.es |
| Forms · EX-26 · description | Solicitud de modificación de autorización de residencia o estancia (Búsqueda de empleo / Inicio de p… | inclusion.gob.es |
| Forms · EX-26 · name | EX-26 | inclusion.gob.es |
| Forms · EX-26 · url | https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/d/migraciones/ex26-formulario-de-solicitud-modificacion-de-au… | inclusion.gob.es |
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