The process of obtaining a work permit under Spanish labour law is always initiated by the company offering the job, not by the worker.

THERE ARE SEVERAL CONDITIONS under which companies are allowed to hire workers from outside Spain or the EU:

A list of professions with ‘insufficient coverage’ is published quarterly, allowing the foreign worker to apply directly for the job in question.

If the profession is not included in this list, Spanish labour legislation provides for other ways. The position must first be advertised through the INEM. If the company can prove that it has not been able to find a suitable candidate from Spain or the EU by means of a negative certificate issued by the INEM, the recruitment procedure can be continued directly at source.

The worker must prove that he/she has the qualifications required for the job.

The company must prove that it has sufficient means for the financial commitment detailed in the contract

Contact us, we will advise you throughout the whole procedure.

What is the status of the worker once obtained?

The worker will obtain an initial one-year residence and work visa and has a simple renewal process that is granted automatically as long as the same conditions are met. After 5 years, the worker can apply for permanent residence.

Acquires all the benefits of Spanish residence. These are guaranteed to the worker under Spanish labour law, including rights to public services and the freedom to travel throughout the Schengen area.

This opens the way for your family to join you. After one year, you can apply for a Family Reunification Visa , which will allow your close relatives to reside in Spain as well.