Request for advice on how I can move to Spain

Your NIE number is a tax id which stays with you forever.

I think what you need is the TIE which is a residence/work permit for Spain. There is info on the govt. Extranjeria website or from a lawyer/gestoría but check with your prospective employer first - mine did all the paperwork for me!

@Saidat

As @jchilton says, your NIE is still OK... but your residence permit/TIE is not. You need to apply for a new residence permit, or find a cooperative employer who is willing to do this on your behalf (by sponsoring you for a standard work visa/residence).

However, like many countries, Spain likes foreigners to study in its universities... and provides a way for graduates to work in Spain once they've completed their studies (at a recognized Spanish university, at least Level 6, or bachelor's degree).

I'm not very familiar with Spain's post-study options, but I suggest the job search and practical work/internship options. And speak to your university as they'll have employment/visa folks who can advise you.

You've been a bit naughty not renewing your residence permit... and waiting several months after your studies finished.  Hopefully, an August submission will still be accepted, but I recommend you proceed ASAP (e.g. within 90 days of graduation is mentioned in the job search page)!

Job search

https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/mig … mpresarial

Internship

https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/mig … -practicas

https://balcellsgroup.com/work-permit-i … dent-visa/

https://balcellsgroup.com/residence-per … for-a-job/

The other option which might be possible (depending on your job offer/salary) as you're highly educated, is to apply for an EU Blue Card.

https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/polic … d-spain_en

@jchilton

Thank you very much for your advice. I will check accordingly and try to solve the issue.

Kind regards,

Saidat

@gwynj

Thank you very much for a detailed recommendation. 

Kind regards,

Saidat