When you already have a residence and work permit

You might already have a permit to study in Spain or to work in a different university or company. If this is your situation there are diferent scenarios:

If you hold a student permit, you are allowed to work in Spain up to 30 hours per week. So, if your contract is for less than that, you will be fine but, please note that you will only be allowed to work until the expiration of your permit as a student, even if your contract is longer than that. In that case, your will have to renew your permit as a student or, before your permit has expired, apply for a researcher permit under Law 14/2013. The welcome center can apply for this permit on your behalf.

If you hold a research permit with another university or company, we will have to apply for a new permit. However, as you will be already líving in Spain the procedure is very simple (takes around 2/3 weeks) and you won’t need a visa.

If you hold a “cuenta ajena permit” with another company, please contact us but probably you will be able to work with us without need of applying for a new permit.

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