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Work permit with the right to be employed

The initial temporary residence and employment permit (Autorización inicial de residencia temporal y trabajo por cuenta ajena) is the main route to obtaining a work permit in Spain if you have a specific job offer. Read more
Assess the chances
  • Personal manager
    Your personal manager will accompany you every step of the way, monitoring all stages and resolving any issues that arise.
  • Preparation of documents
    We take care of the entire document preparation process, including checking them to eliminate errors and delays.
  • Case audit
    If your situation is complex, we will conduct a detailed audit and offer customised solutions to increase your chances of success.
Personal manager
Your personal manager will accompany you every step of the way, monitoring all stages and resolving any issues that arise.
Preparation of documents
We take care of the entire document preparation process, including checking them to eliminate errors and delays.
Case audit
If your situation is complex, we will conduct a detailed audit and offer customised solutions to increase your chances of success.
Who is it suitable for?
This residence permit is intended for non-EU nationals who:
They are currently outside Spain and have received a formal job offer (contract) from a Spanish company.
They meet the relevant qualification requirements and, where necessary, hold the appropriate professional licence to carry out the work.
Whose profession is listed in the Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Positions (Catálogo de ocupaciones de difícil cobertura), or where the employer can demonstrate that it is impossible to find a candidate on the EU internal labour market.
Key legislation
  • The procedure is governed by the general rules governing matters relating to foreign nationals:
    • Organic Law 4/2000 (Ley Orgánica 4/2000) on the rights and freedoms of foreign nationals in Spain.
    • Regulations implementing the Act (Royal Decree 557/2011), Articles 62–70, which set out in detail the conditions and procedure for obtaining this authorisation.
Requirements
The requirements are divided into two parts: those applicable to the employer and those applicable to the employee. The key condition is overcoming the current situation in the national labour market.
1. Requirements for the employer:
Requirements: Must be registered with the social security system and have no outstanding debts to the tax authorities or social security.
Financial capacity: Must demonstrate that it has sufficient resources (financial, material and human) to fulfil its contractual obligations.
Contract: The proposed contract must comply with employment legislation, and the salary must meet the established standards for the profession in question (not less than the minimum wage, SMI).
2. Requirements for the employee:
  • Absence from Spain: Not to be present in Spain without proper authorisation.
  • No criminal convictions in Spain or in countries of previous residence over the last 5 years.
  • Qualifications: Possess the necessary qualifications and, where required, a recognised qualification to perform the duties of the post.
  • The national labour market situation (key obstacle):
    For a residence permit to be approved, the vacancy for which the foreign national is applying must be recognised by the State Employment Service (SEPE) as one for which there are no suitable local candidates. This can be achieved if:
    • The profession is included in the quarterly list of shortage occupations.
    • The employer submitted a job vacancy to the employment service but did not receive any suitable candidates from Spain or the EU.
    • There are specific cases provided for by law (for example, for children or grandchildren of people of Spanish origin, or for holders of previous work permits).
Required documents
(main list)
An application (Form EX-03) in duplicate, submitted by the employer.
The prospective employee’s passport.
Employer’s documents: NIF/CIF, documents proving financial standing.
An employment contract signed by both parties.
Job description and duties.
Documents confirming the employee’s qualifications (diplomas, certificates), duly legalised and translated.
Receipt for payment of government fees (Tasa 790, code 052 and Tasa 790, code 062).

Application procedure

The entire process is initiated and managed by the Spanish employer.

  • Submitting an application in Spain:

    The employer submits an application for a work and residence permit to the Foreigners’ Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in the province where the work will be carried out.

  • Hearing of the case:

    The department has three months to reach a decision. If no response is received, the application is deemed to have been rejected.

  • Receiving the decision and applying for a visa:

    Once approval has been granted, the employee must submit an application for a work visa in person to the Spanish Consulate in their country within one month.

  • Obtaining a D visa:

    The consulate reviews the application and affixes a work visa to the passport.

  • Entry into Spain:

    The employee must enter Spain within three months (the validity period of the visa).

  • Registering with the social security authorities and obtaining a TIE:

    Within three months of arrival, the employee must register with the social security system (Seguridad Social). After that, they must go to the police station to have their fingerprints taken and obtain a residence card (TIE).
Are you ready to set off on your journey?
Found a job in Spain? Let us help you with the paperwork! Obtaining a work permit is a complex process for both the employee and the company. We will provide your employer with comprehensive legal support, help demonstrate the uniqueness of your candidacy, and ensure all documents are correctly prepared to overcome the ‘national labour market situation’ barrier.
What does the service include?
Suitable for most applicants. We provide full support throughout the entire process and see your application through to the granting of a residence permit.
  • Case assessment: Checking documents for compliance with Spanish immigration regulations.
  • Preparing the application: Compiling a complete set of documents for the consulate or immigration authorities.
  • Health insurance: Finding a competitive policy and taking out insurance with a Spanish company.
  • Medical certificate: Arranging for the issue of a standard-format medical certificate.
  • Certified translation: Official translation (2 pages included in the price).
  • Technical translation: Preparation of translations (3 pages included in the price).
  • Application process: Booking an appointment at the Consulate and obtaining access codes.
  • Completing forms: Preparing all forms, applications and receipts for the payment of fees.
  • Submission by a solicitor: Electronic submission of documents via the solicitor’s official portal.
  • Cost
    since €3510
    On behalf of the main applicant.
    No hidden fees.
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  • Payment procedure
    First, we sign a contract.
    50%
    before the provision of services begins;
    50%
    on the day the documents are submitted
Not included and charged separately:
  • State fees and charges: Payable in the country where the application is submitted (medical certificates, certificates of good conduct).
  • Personal expenses: Private health insurance, tuition fees or the cost of drawing up a business plan (depending on the type of residence permit).
  • Important: All government fees within Spain are already included in the service fee.