Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Work visas to Spain
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Travel purpose:
Digital nomad
, residence permit
, work
, long stay
, study
, other
, business
Work visas — what you need to know
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
from 1 day to 1 year
Fees
€80 (~$93)
Which work visas is best suited for you?
Internship visa with work contract (6 months - 2 years)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Internship visa with hosting agreement (max 180 days)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Research visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Residence visa for EU training and research
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Skilled worker visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Residence visa with work permit exemption (less than 180 days)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Residence and employment visa (less than 180 days)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Work visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Residence visa with work permit exemption
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Self-employed visa
Eligible individuals
Self-employed, freelancer, entrepreneur, IT specialist, consultant
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Intra-company transfer visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Visa for professionals in the audiovisual sector (less than 180 days)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)
Visa for professionals in the audiovisual sector (more than 180 days)
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$93)