Highly Qualified Worker’s Visa
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Would you like to start living and working in Spain?
With the Highly Qualified Visa, you can do it effortlessly. This residence permit will allow you to live and work for a company in Spain for 2 years (you can apply for its renewal afterwards and stay for the long-run).
You would just need to find a job offer as a highly-skilled worker and demonstrate you are a graduate/postgraduate from a university or prestigious business school, and that's it!
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Through our consultations (online or at our offices), our immigration lawyers will analyze your situation and define which are the required steps to obtain your highly qualified visa.
Enjoy a successful residency application
Forget about the paperwork. Our team will be in charge of managing the whole legal procedure so you can obtain your work permit comfortably and as fast as possible.
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We will also help you solve everything related to starting your new life in Spain. From easily understanding your tax situations to helping you buy a property in the country or bring your relatives with you. We are ready to help!
Required documents to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Spain
Job contract as a skilled staff member
Job description
Your CV
Copy of your passport
Proof of qualifications or equivalent professional experience
Legal documents from the employer
Criminal records
How to make sure you are eligible
Key requirements for the national highly qualified professional permit include:
A highly qualified job in Spain
You need a qualifying job offer. Its duties and responsibilities must justify a managerial, technical or specialist profile.
Relevant qualifications or experience
Hold an eligible higher education qualification or demonstrate at least 3 years of equivalent professional experience relevant to the role.
Meet the salary threshold
For the national PAC permit, the 2026 threshold is €41,356.36 gross per year. The applicable threshold is updated periodically.
Employer compliance
The hiring company must be up to date with its Spanish tax and Social Security obligations.
Lawful status if applying from Spain
You must not be in an irregular immigration situation in Spain when applying.
Criminal record and entry requirements
Meet the criminal record requirements and have no applicable entry ban.
We will submit your application online!
Our team will take care of sending the application or renewal documents for your application completely online, so you can get the residency without having to leave your home.
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Highly Qualified Visa: frequently asked questions
Do I need a job offer before applying?
Yes. You need a qualifying job offer in Spain. The position, your professional background and the proposed salary must meet the applicable requirements. This permit is not a visa to enter Spain and look for work.
Can I apply while I am already in Spain?
Yes, provided you are legally in Spain and meet the permit requirements. This can include a lawful tourist stay or an existing stay or residence authorisation. The application is submitted electronically to the UGE.
Can professional experience replace a university degree?
Yes, for the national highly qualified permit. At least three years of relevant professional experience may qualify if it demonstrates knowledge and skills equivalent to the required qualification. The experience must be documented and relevant to the proposed role.
Does my employer need to be involved in the application?
Yes. Your employer must provide supporting documents about the company and your employment, including the contract and details of the position. An authorised representative can handle the submission and coordinate the paperwork with the company.
Can my family move to Spain with me?
Eligible family members can apply with you or later. These may include your spouse or partner, minor children, financially dependent adult children who have not formed their own family unit, and dependent parents. Each must meet the applicable requirements.
What happens if I change jobs?
A job change can affect the conditions of your national highly qualified permit. Changes affecting those conditions must be reported to the UGE within 30 days. Before starting the new role, check whether a new application or another procedure is required.
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