Spain’s Job Seeker Visa Now Valid for Up to 12 Months

The rules for Spain’s job seeker visa differ from those of Portugal’s job seeker visa, which is valid for 120 days and can be extended for another 60 days.

Requirements for Benefiting From the New Visa

In order to be qualified for Spain’s new visa, applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions, according to a report from Publico:

Have studied at a Spanish university

Be the son or grandson of a Spanish citizen

Work in a qualified profession that is in demand in Spain

In addition, applicants are also required to prove they can cover their stay financially for 12 months. In this regard, the CEO of Aliança Global Group, Fábio Knauer, told Publico that they will need at least €600 per month, or €7,200 in a year.

From the moment that a person gets a formal job, the work search visa will be converted into a work visa, with all the obligations to the country’s Social Security and the Tax Authority.