Spain

Spanish nationality by residence. The justice ministry states that applicants generally need ten years of legal, continuous residence in Spain immediately before the request.

• 10 years

Residence visa for international teleworking in Spain for qualified remote workers using foreign contractual activity. The informative note also allows work for a Spain-based company up to 20% of total professional activity.

• 1 year
• Limited work rights

Residence and work authorization for highly qualified professionals who qualify for the EU Blue Card in Spain. The official guidance requires a valid high-qualification contract or firm offer lasting at least six months. After social-security registration, applicants must request the foreigner identity card within one month when the authorization lasts more than six months.

• 3 years
• Employer-sponsored only

Entrepreneur visa for foreigners moving to Spain to launch an innovative business activity of particular economic interest.

• Limited work rights

Visa for family members of foreigners who already have legal resident status in Spain and want to exercise family reunification.

Long-term residence authorization that allows the holder to reside and work in Spain indefinitely under the same conditions as Spanish nationals.

• 5 years
• Full work rights

Residence visa for living in Spain without work activity. Requires sufficient financial means and Spanish-valid health insurance.

• 1 year, renewable
• No work rights

Short-stay Schengen visa that allows stays in Spain and the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, study under three months, or other non-gainful activities.

• 90 days
• No work rights

Self-employed work visa for applicants who will carry out their own professional activity in Spain after obtaining the initial residence and work permit.

• Limited work rights

Employee visa for people aged 16 and over who plan to work in Spain under an employment contract.

• Employer-sponsored only