✅ What Is It?

The Job Seeker Visa (Visado de Búsqueda de Empleo) is a residence permit that allows non-EU students who graduated from a Spanish university or master’s program to stay in Spain up to 24 months while searching for employment or starting a business

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.
• You must have completed higher education in Spain:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • PhD
• You must apply before your student visa expires (or within 60 days after expiration).
• You need to show you can support yourself financially while job-hunting.

Required Documents

1. Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).
2. Proof of graduation (official diploma or certificate from a Spanish university).
3. Proof of financial means (bank statements showing at least ~€600/month of stay).
4. Health insurance (private coverage valid in Spain).
5. Empadronamiento (registration at your Spanish address).
6. Completed application form EX-01.
7. Paid administrative fee (Modelo 790 Código 052, ~€80).

Where & How to Apply

• Apply at the Oficina de Extranjería (immigration office) in the city where you studied/lived.
• Submit all documents in person or through an authorized representative.
• Processing time is usually 20–45 days.

Validity & Renewal

• Initial permit: 12 months.
• Can be extended another 12 months (total: 24 months max).
• During this time, you cannot work — but once you sign an employment contract or start a business, you can switch to a work/residence permit.

Insider Tips (Pathway Spain)

• Apply at least 30 days before your student visa expires — don’t wait until the last week.
• Open a Spanish bank account early so you can show proof of funds easily.
• If you plan to start a business, prepare your business plan in advance.
• Keep checking job boards like InfoJobs, LinkedIn Spain, Trabajos.es for opportunities.

✅ Summary

Spain’s Job Seeker Visa is a fantastic pathway for international students who want to stay in Spain after graduation. It buys you time to find a job or launch a business — and ultimately transition into long-term residency.