Work (employment) visa
A residence-and-work visa to work in Spain under an employment contract with a local employer. The employer starts the process: the authorisation is obtained first, then the worker applies for the visa.
Who is it for?
For foreign nationals over 16 who will work in Spain under an employment contract.
Key documents
- National visa application form and photo
- Valid passport and copies
- Original and copy of the initial residence-and-work authorisation signed by the employer
- Criminal-record certificate for the last 5 years
- Medical 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 timeGenerally about 1 month
Legal basisGeneral immigration regime (Royal Decree 1155/2024)
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.
