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Visa for workers who are Highly Qualified and Intra-company transfers in Spain

The visa for highly skilled workers in Spain, mainly regulated in the Law 14/2013 and in the immigration regulations, is a key tool for companies to international and domestic attract and retain talent, high-level.

This permit is designed for professionals with higher education and / or experience, accredited occupy strategic positions in companies, as well as to facilitate transfers intra-company of multinational companies with headquarters in Spain.

What is it?

The visa worker highly qualified is a residence permit that allows professionals to Non-EU citizens perform work activities in Spain when accredits a level of qualification high. It is aimed at both managers, technicians and specialists directly employed by Spanish companies, as employees of multinational moved temporarily to subsidiaries located in Spain (transfers intra-company).

Who is it for?

Managers and executives of companies with headquarters in Spain.

Technicians and specialists with experience accredited in strategic sectors.

Researchers and scientific staff of high level.

Professional transferred within business groups, international transfers, intra-company).

Main requirements to apply for this visa

1. Employment contract valid in Spain

Or accreditation of the transfer is intra-firm.

2. Profile accredited professional

With a university degree (or equivalent experience.

3. Remuneration exceeding the thresholds established to consider the worker as highly qualified

Eg. usually more than € 40,000 a year, depending on the sector and job title.

4. Have health insurance

Must be valid in Spain.

5. Lack of a criminal record in Spain

Also must have no criminal record in the country of previous residence.

6. Economic requirements and salary

The regulation provides that, to be considered highly qualified, the employee must receive a salary above a certain wage thresholds, which vary by sector and type of job.
Although the exact figures can be updated by the administration, in practice, require salaries well above the average wage Spanish, examples: managers > 50.000 €/year; qualified technicians > is €40,000/year.

Required documentation

- Official application form.
- Complete passport and in force.
- Employment contract or letter of transfer is intra-firm.
- Accreditation of professional qualifications: academic qualifications, work experience or accolades.
- Justification of the wage offered in accordance with the legal thresholds.
- Private health insurance.
- Certificate of criminal record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a worker is highly skilled in Spain?

Professionals with higher education and / or experience, accredited play positions of leadership or technical.

Usually in excess of 40,000 €/year, although it depends on the sector and job title.

Yes, this visa allows a family reunion from the start.

Up to 3 years, or for the duration of the contract if it is less, with the possibility of renewal.

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