Residence and Work

Employed and self-employed work

• Employed work: For people hired by companies or employers in Spain (requires passing the national employment situation test or falling under an exemption).
• Self-employed work: For entrepreneurs and professionals who want to open their own business or work as freelancers in Spain.

Highly qualified professionals and digital nomads (Startups Law)

• Highly qualified professionals: For managers, technical staff or university graduates hired by companies of a certain size.
• Digital nomads: A residence permit for professionals who work remotely for companies based outside Spain.

Student stay and work permit

• Student stay: A visa or permit to pursue higher education, master's degrees or training at accredited institutions.
• Switching to work: Combining a student stay with part-time work, or switching directly to a residence and work permit when you finish your studies.

Renewals and modifications

Timely handling and filing of your permit renewals: under the current Regulation, residence and work renewals are granted for 4 years, unless long-term residence applies. You must apply within the two months before expiry or the three months after it.