The Job Search Residence permit has been introduced by Royal Decree 11/2018 which establishes that once they have completed their studies at a higher education institution, foreigners who have reached at least level 6 according to the European Qualifications Framework, corresponding to the Spanish "grado", may remain in Spain for a maximum and non-renewable period of twelve months in order to seek suitable employment in relation to the level of studies completed or to undertake a business project.

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This permit does not come with a work authorisation. Once the holder has found an employer or they have established the business project, they have to apply for the corresponding residence and work permit.

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