Change from Job Place as a Highly Qualified Professional

If you are already working in Spain as a highly qualified worker, you should know that your current permit only allows you to work in the company for which you were authorized to work for in Spain.

However, you can request a new permit for you (and your family members) to work in a different company, if you meet any of the following 

conditions:

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a prestigious university or business school and have a job offer in Spain.

The initial residence authorization in Spain for highly skilled workers will be granted for a maximum of 3 years or for the duration of the employment contract if it is less than 3 years. Subsequently, you can apply for its renewal.

Considering the occupations reflected in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old.

When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a prestigious university or business school and have a job offer in Spain.

The initial residence authorization in Spain for highly skilled workers will be granted for a maximum of 3 years or for the duration of the employment contract if it is less than 3 years. Subsequently, you can apply for its renewal.

Considering the occupations reflected in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old.

When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a prestigious university or business school and have a job offer in Spain.

The initial residence authorization in Spain for highly skilled workers will be granted for a maximum of 3 years or for the duration of the employment contract if it is less than 3 years. Subsequently, you can apply for its renewal.

Considering the occupations reflected in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old.

When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a prestigious university or business school and have a job offer in Spain.

The initial residence authorization in Spain for highly skilled workers will be granted for a maximum of 3 years or for the duration of the employment contract if it is less than 3 years. Subsequently, you can apply for its renewal.

Considering the occupations reflected in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old.

When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a prestigious university or business school and have a job offer in Spain.

The initial residence authorization in Spain for highly skilled workers will be granted for a maximum of 3 years or for the duration of the employment contract if it is less than 3 years. Subsequently, you can apply for its renewal.

Considering the occupations reflected in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old.

When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

Documentation

 All pages of any applicant’s passport.

 Current residence work permit. (T.I.E)

 Work contract signed by both parties.

 Accreditation from the company for having more than 250 workers.

 Academic degree, in case the applicant is a graduate or postgraduate from a re-known University or business school.

 Description of the job profile.

 Proof of having the legal training or qualification required for the exercise of the profession for which you are going to be hired. Academic diplomas and CV. 

 Criminal Record  from each country where you have lived during the last 5 years, duly legalized, updated and translated, when necessary.

 Accreditation by hiring company to have sufficient economic, material or personal means to carry out the activity intended and to meet the obligations assumed in the work contract.

 NIF certificate of the company.

 Hiring company official set-up documents, where the name of current administrator is shown.

  In case the person signing the application for the permit is different to the administrator of the hiring company, a signed authorization signed by the administrator must be presented.

  DNI or TIE of the person submitting the application (usually the administrator of hiring company).

  In case permits are requested for other family members (worker’s spouse and/or children), it must also be provided a recent and legalized marriage and/or birth certificates or civil partnership registration, in Spanish language.

Featured Information

1. If your country is part of the Hague Convention, which is the most common case, foreign documents must be legalized with the  Hague Apostille. 
2. If your country is not part of the Hague Convention, documents must be legalized by the authorities of issuing country as well as by the Spanish embassy in that country. Check here if your country belongs to the Hague Convention.
3. Documents drawn by the authorities in these countries are exempt from legalizing or the Hague Apostille 
   
4. All documents issued in a language other than Spanish must be translated by an official sworn translator. At Visal Immigration we can take care of managing this translating service for you.
5. The aforementioned documentation is not an exhaustive list, which means that during the permit process, the Spanish Administration may request more information or further documents.
6. You should keep in mind that at Visal Immigration we will help you processing your residence permit, but not your physical card (T.I.E.). Thus, when your permit is granted, you will have to go to the National Police station in your city to request your card and pay the fees for the police (around 12 euros). Please note that this fee exclusively corresponds to the issuance of the physical card (TIE), and therefore IS not included in our fees to process the residence permit.

1.041€ Highly Qualified Professional. VAT and Immigration fees included
300€ for each additional family member.

• If you are still missing a document, our lawyers will help you get it in the most efficient way.
• You will be able to gradually complete your request from our Customers Area, as your documents are available to you.
• Once you have hired our services you will be granted access to our login area where you will be allowed to upload each of your documents.

Fill out the following form to start processing your permit.

Renew your residence permit as a Highly Qualified Professional

If you are currently working in Spain as a highly skilled professional and your current permit is about to expire or has already expired, you must apply for the renewal of your residence and work permit in order to stay in Spain for an additional 2 years.

You can apply for a new permit for yourself and your family members if you meet any of the following conditions that led to the authorization of your initial permit:

1. You have a job offer in Spain to work for a company, and you hold a higher vocational training or specialist degree with professional experience at a comparable level of at least 3 years.

2. You are a graduate or postgraduate from a recognized prestigious university or business school, and you have a job offer in Spain.

Considering the occupations listed in the National Classification of Occupations (CNO-11), it will be assessed that the salary specified in the employment contract or the firm job offer is at least the annual average salary per occupational group, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics:

1. For Directors and Managers, an annual average salary of at least 54,142 euros will be required.

2. For other technical, scientific, and intellectual professionals, an annual average salary of at least 40,077 euros will be required.

3. The amounts indicated in the previous sub-criterion will be subject to a reduction coefficient of 0.75 in cases where the applicant is under 30 years old. When calculating the indicated amounts, the variable part of the remuneration will not be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 26 of the Consolidated Text of the Workers' Statute Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, the in-kind salary may not represent more than 30% of the worker's total salary.

Documentation

 All pages of any applicant’s passport.

 Current residence work permit. (T.I.E)

 Work contract signed by both parties.

 Description of the job profile.

  In case permits are requested for other family members (worker’s spouse and/or children), it must also be provided a recent and legalized marriage and/or birth certificates or civil partnership registration, in Spanish language.

Featured Information

1. If your country is part of the Hague Convention, which is the most common case, foreign documents must be legalized with the  Hague Apostille. 
2. If your country is not part of the Hague Convention, documents must be legalized by the authorities of issuing country as well as by the Spanish embassy in that country. Check here if your country belongs to the Hague Convention.
3. Documents drawn by the authorities in these countries are exempt from legalizing or the Hague Apostille 
   
4. All documents issued in a language other than Spanish must be translated by an official sworn translator. At Visal Immigration we can take care of managing this translating service for you.
5. The aforementioned documentation is not an exhaustive list, which means that during the permit process, the Spanish Administration may request more information or further documents.
6. You should keep in mind that at Visal Immigration we will help you processing your residence permit, but not your physical card (T.I.E.). Thus, when your permit is granted, you will have to go to the National Police station in your city to request your card and pay the fees for the police (around 12 euros). Please note that this fee exclusively corresponds to the issuance of the physical card (TIE), and therefore IS not included in our fees to process the residence permit.

484€ Highly Qualified Professional. VAT and Immigration fees included
250€ for each additional family member.

• If you are still missing a document, our lawyers will help you get it in the most efficient way.
• You will be able to gradually complete your request from our Customers Area, as your documents are available to you.
• Once you have hired our services you will be granted access to our login area where you will be allowed to upload each of your documents.

Fill out the following form to start processing your permit.