Spain Work Visa

The following is a summary of the categories of Spain work visa available to you. For more detailed information tailored to your Spain visa requirements contact us now by taking our free visa assessment.

Work Permit Spain

If you are over the age of 16 and wish to work on a long-term basis in the country you can apply for a permanent work visa to Spain. To be eligible, the applicant must intend to work in Spain as an employee only and have an offer of employment. Once you have obtained your Spain work permit you are then entitled to apply for visas for your spouse and any dependent children under the age of 18. Find out if you meet the full requirements by taking our free assessment.

Visas for the self employed

If you wish to start your own business, you can apply for a working visa for Spain specifically for self-employed people. To obtain this Spanish work permit, you will need to provide proof of financial stability and, if needed for your line of work, and proof of an academic or vocational title translated into Spanish. Global Visas can handle all the documentation, so contact us now via the free assessment.

Visa to work for a fixed duration

If you wish to work for a limited period only you can apply for a short-term work visa in Spain. For this, you need to provide proof of employment, any qualifications needed and that you have the funds to travel onwards when the contract is ended.

Activities that exist outside of a work visa

If you will be living and working in Spain on a project which is not recognized by the normal Spain work visa such as religious, cultural and scientific activities, you can apply for a special residence visa which will allow you to reside in the country while you undertake the project. Find out further information on our Spain Student Visa page.