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Visa / work rights
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Employee work permit
Spain
Up to 3 months for the work authorization, then up to 1 month for the consular visa decision
Not published
More than 90 days and less than 5 years, according to the authorization and employment contract
Contract conditions must meet Spanish law; part-time total pay must reach the full-time annual minimum wage
Requirements
- Spanish employer or entrepreneur submits the application for a non-EU/EEA/Swiss worker over 16
- Signed employment contract providing continuous work during the authorization period
- The labour-market test is satisfied or an official exemption or difficult-to-fill occupation applies
- Employer is registered and current with tax and Social Security obligations and has sufficient resources
- Applicant has the training and professional recognition legally required for the role
- After approval, apply for the national visa within 1 month and complete entry, Social Security and TIE steps
Process overview
- 1
Confirm eligibility
Before applyingCheck the linked Spanish authority page and the route-specific application channel.
- 2
Prepare official documents
Application stageObtain any required admission, contract, host-entity, funds, insurance, police and translated or apostilled documents.
- 3
Submit the application
Application stageThe applicant, employer, host entity or authorised representative submits through the channel specified for the route.
- 4
Authority decision and registration
Up to 3 months for the work authorization, then up to 1 month for the consular visa decisionAfter approval, complete any consular visa, entry, TIE or Social Security step that applies.
Cost breakdown
Residence and work authorization fees are divided between the worker and employer; a consular visa fee may also apply. No fixed total is shown because official charges can depend on the route, nationality, consular post and application channel. Confirm current amounts before applying.
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