Job seeking VISA

The Spanish law allows you to remain in Spain for one year to look for another job after your contract with the UPC has ended.

The "Job Seeking Visa" or "Employment Seeking Residence Permit" is an authorization that allows you to stay in Spain to find a job suitable to your field and level of studies or, if you choose, to create a start-up after completing your official high-level studies.

This is a non-lucrative residence permit, meaning you cannot work with it. It only allows you to reside in Spain legally while searching for a job. Once you find one, the company itself will process the visa change from Job Seeking Visa to Worker Visa.

The maximum duration of the permit is up to 12 months, starting from the expiry of the previous work permit.

Application period: You can apply for the visa between 60 days before and 90 days after the expiration date of your current permit.

You are always welcome to contact the International Welcome Centre at mobilitat.pdi@upc.edu if you have any questions on these issues.