Spain

Transit visa for stays in international airport transit areas only. Required for certain nationalities when making connections in Spanish airports without leaving the transit zone.

Visa for young adults (17-30) participating in au pair cultural exchange programs. Participants provide childcare for host family while learning Spanish and Spanish culture.

Residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies. Requires minimum monthly income, university degree or 3+ years experience, and health insurance.

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.

Startup visa for innovative entrepreneurs establishing new businesses in Spain. Requires business plan with innovative elements and potential economic impact.

Upcoming electronic travel authorization (ETIAS) for visa-exempt nationalities entering Schengen Area. Replaces visa waiver system starting Q4 2026.

Highly skilled worker visa under EU directive. For non-EU professionals with higher education or 5+ years experience meeting salary thresholds. Allows free movement in EU.

Visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children of non-EU residents legally living in Spain. Sponsor must have lived in Spain legally for 12+ months.

Work visa for highly qualified professionals, managers, or graduates from prestigious universities. Requires job offer meeting salary thresholds and UGECE authorization.

Visa for students or recent graduates (within 2 years) participating in formal internship programs or trainee contracts in Spain.

Visa for employees of multinational companies being transferred to a Spanish branch. Covers managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within the same company group.

Visa for non-EU citizens seeking employment or preparing to launch a business in Spain. Allows up to 12 months to find work or establish business without prior job offer.

Permanent residency status granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Spain. Allows indefinite residence and access to work and social services.

Residency visa for non-EU nationals with sufficient passive income (pensions, investments). For those who do not work or engage in economic activity in Spain.

Visa for clergy, priests, monks, and religious workers performing religious activities in Spanish churches or religious organizations.

Visa for researchers and scientific staff conducting research at Spanish public or private research institutions, universities, or R&D centers.

Short-stay visa for business activities including meetings, conferences, and negotiations. Allows stay for up to 90 days within 180 days but does not permit paid employment.

Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, and visiting friends or family in Spain. Allows travel throughout the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Short-term work visa for employment on seasonal or temporary employment contracts. For agricultural, tourism, and other seasonal industries.

Visa for self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs. For freelancers, contractors, and business owners establishing self-employment in Spain.

Visa for international students pursuing full-time studies at Spanish educational institutions for more than 90 days. Can include up to 30 hours/week work if specified in permit.