Immigration to Spain | Immigration & Visa Services

Work Visa, Residence permit & Other immigration services in Spain

EU Blue Card

For highly skilled workers from outside the EU.

For highly skilled non-EU professionals with a university degree and a job offer in Spain. Offers faster processing and a path to long-term residency and family reunification.

Skilled Worker Visa

For professionals with specialized skills.

For professionals with specialized skills. Enables multi-year employment in Spain and leads to permanent residency.

Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit

For employees relocating within the same company.

For employees relocating within the same company. Ensures legal and compliant employee mobility across borders.

Business Visa (Schengen Visa)

For short-term business trips.

For short-term business trips, allowing entry up to 90 days for meetings, conferences, training, or negotiations across the Schengen zone.

Residence Permit

For long-term stays in Spain.

Covers work, study, or family-based stays in Spain. Enables legal residence, access to public services, and a path to permanent residency.

Permit Renewals

Extend your employees' stay effortlessly.

We manage timely extensions for work and residence permits to maintain uninterrupted legal status.

Family Reunification Visa

For spouses, children, and dependents joining a principal permit holder.

Support for family reunification, including spouses, children, and dependents joining principal permit holders

Digital Nomad Visa

For non-EU remote workers employed by companies outside Spain.

Enabling remote workers to live and work from Spain with the digital nomad visa. Jobbatical helps assess eligibility, gather documents, and meet compliance standards.

Spanish Citizenship

Citizenship by Residence

Guidance through the citizenship process for long-term residents ready to make Spain their permanent home.

Thank you for reaching to us!

We will get back to you with more information and the meeting details very soon.

Back to homepage

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

By registering, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Notice.

Explore all relocations to Spain

Spain Immigration Laws, Rules & Policy

Spain’s immigration system offers diverse visa and residency pathways for non-EU professionals and their families. Whether you're hiring talent from abroad or relocating existing employees, understanding Spanish work visa requirements and residency rules is essential. Key highlights of Spain's immigration framework:

Employers must secure work authorization before talent can begin working
Non-EU nationals need a job offer before applying for a work visa to Spain
The EU Blue Card is available for highly qualified professionals
Spain also introduced flexible permits for digital nomads and remote workers

New rules for residency in Spain (2025) have enhanced eligibility, simplified the residency permit process, and improved renewal timelines. Jobbatical ensures your operations stay compliant with all legal updates.

Immigration to Spain: Process for Employers

Here’s how we simplify the process for you:

1. Initial Assessment

We evaluate the best visa or permit path — whether it's a skilled worker visa, EU Blue Card, or a digital nomad visa.

2. Work Authorization

We prepare and submit your employee's work permit visa application to the relevant authorities.

3. Visa Application

The employee applies for a visa to work in Spain at a Spanish consulate, with our support at every step.

4. Arrival & Registration

We guide the employee through their residence permit process, including local registrations and health insurance.

5. Renewals & Compliance

Stay ahead of permit renewals and residency transitions — all managed in one place.

Why Choose Jobbatical for Immigration Services

Full-service immigration management for individuals, families, and employers: From your job offer to residence permit
Tech-powered tracking: Get real-time updates via our platform
In-country expertise: We handle Spanish bureaucracy, so you don’t have to
HR-friendly workflows: Designed for global teams with high-volume mobility needs
Employee-first experience: Friendly guidance for your talent and their families
Fast & compliant: We stay on top of Spanish work visa requirements 2025 and legal changes

Newest Case Studies

N26: fueling smooth expansion with scalable multi-entity mobility

Personio: attracting top talent with a first-rate mobility experience

FAQs – Spain Immigration for Employers

How to get residency in Spain after hiring international talent?

Most work visas include a path to residency in Spain. After working and residing legally, employees can apply for a residency permit, and eventually for permanent residency in Spain.

How to get a work visa in Spain for a new hire?

To get a Spanish work visa, the employer must first secure work authorization from Spanish immigration authorities. Once approved, the employee applies for the visa at their nearest Spanish consulate. Jobbatical manages this process end-to-end.

What are the Spanish work visa requirements in 2025?

In 2025, requirements include a valid employment contract, proof of qualifications, clean criminal record, and sufficient financial means. For some roles, labor market tests may apply.

How long is the Spain work visa processing time?

Processing typically takes 1–3 months, depending on the visa type and consulate. Our team ensures all documentation is correctly submitted to reduce delays.

Can I sponsor a remote work visa in Spain for my employee?

Yes, under the Spanish digital nomad visa introduced in 2023, remote workers can live in Spain while working for foreign employers. Jobbatical helps assess eligibility and manage applications.

How hard is it to get a work visa in Spain?

Most work visas include a path to residency in Spain. After working and residing legally, employees can apply for a residency permit, and eventually for permanent residency in Spain.

Can Jobbatical help with family reunification visas in Spain?

Absolutely. We support family reunification visa applications, including for spouses, children, and dependents of your international employees.

View more FAQs