Spain•EuropeEmployee Work Visa (Trabajo por Cuenta Ajena)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-84 days
Application Fee
204 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment visa for non-EU citizens with a valid job offer from a Spanish employer. Allows salaried work for a specific employer under an employment contract.
The Employee Work Visa is Spain's primary work authorization for non-EU nationals. It requires employer sponsorship and a job offer that meets salary and qualification standards. The visa is tied to the specific employer and employment contract.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
4 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration of employment
Employment contract
Signed contract with Spanish employer
Job offer letter
Official job offer from employer
Proof of qualifications
Educational certificates, diplomas
Medical certificate
Health examination results
Criminal record certificate
From all countries lived in past 5 years
Sponsor Documents
Employment authorization
UGECE approval from Spanish employer
Company registration documents
Proof of business registration
Financial statements
Company financial proof
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Advantages
- Direct path to employment in Spain
- Renewable up to 5 years
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family members can be included
- Access to Spanish healthcare
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Employer must prove job cannot be filled locally
- Tied to specific employer
- 4-12 week processing time
- Limited flexibility to change jobs
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain written job offer from Spanish employer
Employer applies for authorization
Spanish employer files for work authorization with authorities
Receive authorization
Employer receives residence authorization approval
Apply for visa
Applicant applies at Spanish embassy with authorization
Pay visa fee
Pay €204 visa fee
Receive visa
Visa issued in passport
Application Forms
Work Visa Application
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