Highly qualified worker visa
A residence-and-work permit for professionals invited by Spanish companies to roles that require high qualifications.
Who is it for?
For professionals hired into highly qualified roles or senior positions who have suitable education or professional experience.
Key documents
- National visa application form and photo
- Valid passport
- Original and copy of the residence authorisation issued by UGE-CE
- Employment contract and qualification/experience documents
- Health insurance
- Criminal-record certificate
- Proof of residence in the consular district
- Legalisation/apostille and translation of documents
This is a general list. Check the exact requirements with the consulate or BLS centre.
FeeThe national visa fee depends on your nationality and no single official amount is published; check the exact amount with the consulate or BLS centre.
Processing timeAuthorisation about 20 working days (positive administrative silence); visa about 10 days
Legal basisEntrepreneurs Law (Law 14/2013)
Official application formDownload the official form (PDF)The form is downloaded from the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is for consular applications; applications from within Spain use the UGE form.
