Modification from a student permit to an initial residence and work authorisation

For students who, on completing their studies in Spain, have a job offer or a self-employed project.

From student to residence and work

A procedure that allows you to move from the academic sphere to the labour market within Spain and to continue your life project with lawful work, as an employee or self-employed.

What it involves

It transforms the student's administrative status: from a study stay to residence with a work permit, provided the requirements of the current rules are met.

Requirements

Having completed higher education in Spain, or studies leading to an official qualification.
A job offer or a professional project, as an employee or self-employed.
No criminal record in Spain or in previous countries of residence.
Not being in an irregular situation at the time of the application.
Meeting the employment and contractual requirements of immigration law.

Advantages

Remain in Spain lawfully with a residence authorisation.
Access to the Spanish labour market.
The period for applying for Spanish citizenship by residence starts to count.
No need to leave the country when your studies end.

Types of authorisation

As an employee: requires a job offer from a company in Spain that meets the legal hiring conditions.
Self-employed: allows you to carry out an economic activity as a self-employed worker with a viable business plan and the corresponding administrative and financial requirements.

Procedure

It is filed with the relevant Immigration Office, usually online or through a legal representative, with the documentation proving the student's situation and the job offer or business project.

Important considerations

It must be applied for within the deadlines set after the studies end.
The job offer must meet the legal and salary requirements.
Foreign documentation must be translated and, where applicable, legalised or apostilled.