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Job search in Spain

What this is for

Finding work in Spain as a foreigner involves a mix of official portals and local networks. The main public job portal is the SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal) at sepe.es, which lists registered vacancies and manages unemployment benefits. InfoJobs, LinkedIn, and Tecnoempleo are the most-used private job boards. EU citizens can work without restriction; non-EU citizens generally need a work authorization tied to a specific employer before starting. Registering with SEPE is also required to access unemployment benefits (prestación por desempleo) if you lose a job — you must register within 15 working days of becoming unemployed. Learning Spanish significantly expands options outside major cities and international companies.

Next steps
  1. Decide whether you are looking for local work, remote work from Spain, seasonal work, or a specific sector.
  2. Prepare a CV, contact details, and basic application documents, and check whether your current status lets you work legally in Spain.
  3. Start with public and official portals so you can see vacancies, guidance, and labour-market resources.
Official links
Empléate job portal Public employment portal that brings together vacancies and labour-market information. SEPE job search Official SEPE area for finding work, guidance, and employment resources in Spain. EURES Spain Useful if you want cross-border or Europe-linked job opportunities involving Spain. InfoJobs One of the biggest mainstream job portals in Spain across many sectors. LinkedIn Jobs Strong for professional roles, networking, and company-driven hiring. Indeed Large aggregator-style portal useful for broad searches across many job types. JOB TODAY Popular for fast-moving retail, hospitality, and service-sector roles. Tecnoempleo Specialist portal for tech, IT, and telecom roles in Spain.

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.

Documents that often slow people down

Identity and civil records

  • Valid passport or EU national ID.
  • Birth, marriage, or partnership records where relevant.
  • Legalization or Hague apostille for many foreign public documents.
  • Sworn Spanish translations when documents are not accepted as-is.

Spain-side basics

  • Address in Spain and, when requested, padrón certificate.
  • Immigration appointment confirmation.
  • Correct EX form for your procedure.
  • Paid tasa receipt, often Modelo 790 with the matching code.

Money, health, purpose

  • Proof of economic means for routes that require it.
  • Health insurance or public coverage proof where required.
  • School admission, remote-work evidence, family link, or permit approval.
  • Criminal record certificate for some visas and residence routes.

Not every document applies to every route. The guide should help you narrow this down.

Official sources

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.

Last reviewed: July 2026