Employment Residency

Spain Work Permit:
Your Career Awaits

Relocating for a Spanish job offer? Tell us your situation and we'll assign an immigration specialist who handles the right permit type for your case — including employer-side authorisation and consulate preparation.

3–6 months process
Full employment rights
Family included
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Work permit types

Different employment situations require different permits. We assess your case and assign a specialist on the right route for you.

General Work Permit

Standard employment visa for roles not on the shortage occupation list. Employer-sponsored with full labour market test.

3–6 months 1 year (renewable for 2+2)

Highly Qualified Professional

For senior or specialised roles requiring advanced qualifications or 3+ years of field experience. Family members receive work authorisation from day one. Can be applied from within Spain.

1–3 months 3 years (renewable)

Intra-Company Transfer

For employees of multinational companies transferring to a Spanish subsidiary or branch office.

2–4 months 1–3 years

Shortage Occupation

Roles on Spain's shortage occupation list bypass the labour market test, significantly speeding up the process.

1–2 months 1 year (renewable)

Requirements

  • Valid job offer from a Spanish employer
  • Employer must obtain prior labour market authorisation (unless exempt)
  • Employment contract meeting Spanish minimum wage and hours requirements
  • Relevant qualifications or professional experience for the role
  • Clean criminal record from home country and all countries of residence in the past 5 years (apostilled)
  • Valid passport
  • Employer must be registered with Spanish Social Security
For employers & HR teams

Your specialist handles the employer side too

Spanish work permit applications require significant employer participation. The specialist we assign coordinates directly with your HR and legal teams to complete the employer authorisation process without disrupting your business.

  • Labour market test documentation (SEPE filings)
  • Social Security registration preparation
  • Employment contract review & compliance
  • Ongoing HR support for renewals & family applications

Hiring 5+ employees from abroad?

Expatronus can match you with specialists offering corporate immigration packages — dedicated account management, bulk document processing, and priority case handling.

Work Permit FAQ

Got a job offer in Spain?

Tell us about your role and employer — we'll identify the right permit type and assign a specialist who handles everything, including the employer-side authorisation.

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