A residence authorisation that allows foreign professionals to join a highly qualified employment or professional relationship in Spain, valid across the entire national territory.
Duration of the authorisation, renewable for 2-year periods
Maximum decision period, deemed approved if exceeded
Reference annual gross salary: technical staff / executives
Professionals hired by companies in Spain for roles requiring higher education qualifications or comparable experience.
A specific modality with its own qualification, employment and salary requirements, including mobility within the European Union.
Application submitted exclusively online to the UGE-CE, by the company or the professional.
The application is deemed approved by administrative silence if no decision is issued within the statutory period.
To be applied for at the relevant Consulate if the professional is outside Spain.
Entry within the visa validity period; TIE required when the residence authorization exceeds 6 months.
For 2-year periods, provided the conditions that gave rise to the entitlement continue to be met.
Application submitted exclusively online to the UGE-CE, by the company or the professional.
The application is deemed approved by administrative silence if no decision is issued within the statutory period.
To be applied for at the relevant Consulate if the professional is outside Spain.
Entry within the visa validity period; TIE required when the residence authorization exceeds 6 months.
For 2-year periods, provided the conditions that gave rise to the entitlement continue to be met.
Family members may apply jointly with the main applicant or afterwards, with no minimum prior residence period required from the latter. They are entitled to reside and work in Spain from the moment their authorisation is granted, generally for the same duration as the main applicant’s.
Choosing between the national Highly Qualified Professional route and the EU Blue Card, and fitting that choice to the company’s salary and tax structure, requires a joint analysis. We coordinate all of it from the same place.
We coordinate the immigration file with tax planning, including the special inbound-expatriate regime (“Beckham Law”) where applicable.
We support the company and the professional from submission to the UGE-CE through to obtaining the TIE in Spain.
Tell us about your situation and we’ll let you know, with no obligation, whether the Highly Qualified Professional residence authorization and the EU Blue Card are the right options for you.
The success of an application depends on a detailed analysis of the particular circumstances of each case. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute individualised legal advice. Requirements, supporting documentation and fees may vary depending on the competent consular office and are subject to any regulatory changes.
