Spain has announced plans to extend the validity of its job seeker visa next year as part of efforts to address labor market demands.
Under the revised Immigration Law, the validity of the job seeker visa will be extended from the current three months to one year, according to Schengen.News. While the exact implementation date has not yet been announced, the new rules are expected to significantly benefit foreign job seekers and Spain’s labor market.
The extended one-year validity will provide foreign nationals more time to search for employment in Spain and facilitate a smoother transition to long-term residency. Holders of the job seeker visa can enter Spain to look for work and, upon securing a suitable position, complete the necessary legal procedures to remain in the country.
New Measures to Address Migrant Regularization
In addition to the extended job seeker visa, Spain plans to regularize approximately 300,000 undocumented migrants annually until 2027 as part of its Immigration Law reform. This initiative, announced by Spanish Minister of Migration Elma Saiz, aims to address labor shortages by granting residence and work permits to around 900,000 migrants over the next three years.
“This regulation opens doors that were previously closed through three pathways: training, employment, and family,” Saiz stated. The government’s strategy focuses on integrating migrants already in Spain instead of recruiting more foreign workers, a move driven by the need for an estimated 250,000 additional workers to sustain the country’s economy.
The streamlined process for granting residence and work permits is set to take effect in May 2025. These measures are expected to provide new opportunities for migrants while supporting Spain’s labor market and economic stability.
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