Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Visa for people aged 16 and over who wish to work in Spain as employees or self-employed individuals, either with a work contract or a valid business plan. Depending on the intended duration of stay, it may be necessary to obtain a residence and work permit before applying (for stays exceeding 180 days), or a visa alone may suffice (for stays between 91 and 180 days).
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
€80 (~$95)
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Recent graduate
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Recent graduate
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Holder of a doctorate, holder of a high qualification
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Skilled worker, senior manager
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Worker in one of specific field
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Professional worker for the others benefit
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Employee, seasonal worker
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Worker in one of specific field
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Self-employed, freelancer, entrepreneur, IT specialist, consultant
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Member of senior management personnel, specialist, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Artist, technician/professional in audiovisual sector
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Eligible individuals
Artist, technician/professional in audiovisual sector
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$95)
Last updated 2026-04-13
Travel purpose:
Digital nomad
, residence permit
, work
, long stay