Visas
Work Visa for Spain
We handle employee and self-employed work visas, so you can work legally in Spain from day one.
20,000+
Work visas
98%
Approval rate
What it is
The work visa, as an employee or self-employed
The Spanish work visa authorizes you to live and work in the country, either as an employee (with a contract) or as self-employed (freelancers and entrepreneurs). There are also options for seasonal workers, digital nomads and intra-company transfers. We analyze your situation to tell you which option fits your case.
Types of work visa
- Employee — with an employment contract in Spain
- Self-employed — freelancers and entrepreneurs
- Seasonal — agricultural or tourist seasons
- Digital nomad — for international remote workers
- Intra-company transfers (ICT) — corporate mobility
General requirements
- Employment contract or firm job offer
- Professional qualifications suited to the position
- Clean criminal record
- Medical certificate
- Proof of financial means (depending on the visa type)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the work visa
Do I need a job offer before applying for the visa?
For an employee work visa, yes: you need a contract or firm job offer from a company in Spain. For the digital nomad or self-employed visa, the requirement is different: you must prove your professional activity or your business project.
Can my family come with me?
Yes, with most work visas you can apply for family reunification for your spouse and children, usually at the same time as or shortly after your own permit.
How long is the work visa valid?
As a general rule, the initial duration is usually 1 year, renewable as long as the employment relationship or the activity that gave rise to the permit continues. In some cases the permit is valid for longer, depending on the law that applies to that type of work permit.
Can I change employers with this visa?
It depends on the type of permit. Some are tied to the company that applied for your visa during the first year; after that period, you can generally change employers.
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