Have you completed your studies in Spain and want to stay to work or launch your professional project?
Now is the time to switch your study stay permit to a residence and work authorization — or a residence permit exempt from a work permit — all without leaving Spain or applying for a new visa.
This option is available to foreign nationals who have completed higher education, advanced vocational training, or certain officially recognized training programs, provided they have not received scholarships or aid through international development cooperation programs.
You can apply within three months of completing your studies. If approved, you will be granted a one- year residence permit, which may be renewed or extended based on your circumstances.
At IGOLAW, we assess your situation, guide you to the most suitable legal path, and manage the entire process so you can focus on building your future in Spain.
Change your legal status without leaving Spain.
Gain the right to work as an employee, be self-employed, or simply reside legally.
Start working full-time immediately once your application is officially accepted.
You may also apply for residence for family members living with you.
It offers a clear path toward permanent residency or even Spanish nationality in the medium term.
Alternatively, if you’ve completed studies at level 6 or higher, you can opt for a residence permit for job search or entrepreneurship.
You must have completed authorized studies in Spain (note: not all programs qualify for this type of permit modification).
You must have successfully completed the program and obtained the corresponding official degree or certificate.
You must not have received public funding or scholarships through international cooperation or humanitarian aid programs.
The application must be submitted within two months before or up to three months after your study permit expires or you graduate.
FAMILY MEMBERS
If your family members (partner, children) have a valid study stay permit and live with you, you may include them in your application.
They may be eligible for a residence permit through family reunification, provided you have sufficient financial means and adequate housing.
Take the first step toward a new chapter of your life in Spain today. Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Register quickly and easily through our app — it takes just 1 minute! Simply click the “Become a Client” button in the menu and begin your smooth, secure journey toward your future in Spain.
We will schedule a personalized consultation to thoroughly assess your situation and develop a strategic plan tailored to your specific needs. During this stage, we will formalize the necessary agreements to ensure a transparent, efficient, and well-structured collaboration before beginning the process.
Once the agreement is formalized, you may choose the payment method that best suits your needs:
Social Security and Tax Registration:
If self-employed, we assist you with registration in Social Security and the Tax Office.
If employed, your employer is responsible for Social Security registration.
At IGOLAW, our support doesn’t end once your residence is approved. You are never on your own—our team in Barcelona is here to assist you with tax matters, renewals,
Affordable option for those who have already advanced part of the process.
Offers a review and submission of the case file by a lawyer, with basic follow-up. It does not include responses to official requests or additional services. Recommended for those who already have their documentation prepared and experience with immigration procedures.
€400
Complete assistance with the essentials.
Includes all the fundamental steps of the procedure, with legal advice, preparation of the case file, and follow-up, as well as payment of fees and management of key appointments. Ideal for those who want security and support but do not need additional services such as translations or opening a bank account.
€1375
Comprehensive and worry-free service.
Designed for those who seek full support throughout the entire process. It includes everything from document preparation, sworn translations, and administrative procedures to personal assistance at appointments and coverage of all official fees.
€1980
Foreign nationals who hold a long-term stay permit for studies or training activities and have obtained the corresponding degree or certificate may do so. A visa is not required.
This option is available for those who have completed higher education, advanced vocational training, or certain authorized training activities.
The application can be submitted by the employer or by the foreign national themselves. However, the employer is responsible for paying the corresponding fee.
While the application is being processed, the student stay becomes a provisional residence and full-time work permit. If the application is denied, this provisional authorization is automatically canceled.
The initial permit is valid for one year. Its effects are the same as when it is renewed.
Yes. If your family members were already with you in Spain under a student stay at the time of the application, you may request a residence permit for family reunification for them, provided you have sufficient financial resources and adequate housing. The family members’ authorization will be linked to and dependent on the main authorization.
Within one month from the date the permit comes into effect, the holder must apply for the TIE in person.
