{"id":3989,"date":"2025-02-03T09:02:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/servicio\/visa-for-highly-qualified-professionals\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:22:24","slug":"visa-for-highly-qualified-professionals","status":"publish","type":"servicio","link":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/service\/visa-for-highly-qualified-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa for highly qualified professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A residence permit for highly qualified professionals, which will be valid throughout the national territory, may be requested by companies that require the incorporation in Spanish territory of foreign professionals who are graduates or postgraduates from universities and business schools of recognized prestige, graduates of higher vocational training, or specialists with professional experience of a comparable level of at least 3 years, under the terms provided by law and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barclier organizes in the best way and helps in these cases with the processing of the application, which should always start from the company that is going to hire the highly qualified professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residence Authorization for Highly Qualified Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>residence authorization for highly qualified professionals<\/strong> in Spain is intended for foreigners with a university degree, professional experience or specific skills that meet the demand of the country&#8217;s strategic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This permit is ideal for attracting specialized talent in key sectors and fostering the Spanish economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"3627\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/man-8499957_640.jpg\" alt=\"highly qualified authorization engineer\" class=\"wp-image-3627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/man-8499957_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/man-8499957_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"3630\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/scientist-2141259_640.jpg\" alt=\"highly qualified resident scientist resident authorization\" class=\"wp-image-3630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/scientist-2141259_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/scientist-2141259_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Highly Qualified Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residence authorization for highly qualified professionals<\/strong> in Spain is aimed at jobs requiring <strong>high qualifications<\/strong>. Some key sectors include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technology<\/strong>: Software developers, cybersecurity experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering<\/strong>: Telecommunications engineers, renewable energies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and science<\/strong>: Researchers in biotechnology and health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consulting and management<\/strong>: Strategy and digital marketing consultants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health<\/strong>: Physicians and health professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for Highly Qualified Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>University degree<\/strong>: Most jobs require an <strong>advanced degree<\/strong> (bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s or doctorate).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevant professional experience<\/strong>: In some cases, significant experience (generally between 3 to 5 years) may partially replace the need for a university degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment contract<\/strong>: The applicant must have a contract with a Spanish company that guarantees employment and adequate working conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/graduate-7199801_640.jpg\" alt=\"highly qualified professionals with university degrees\" class=\"wp-image-3633 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/graduate-7199801_640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/graduate-7199801_640-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:60% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish nationality passport\" class=\"wp-image-3562 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rely on Barclier for Highly Qualified Professionals Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying on <strong>Barclier Abogados<\/strong> to manage your <strong>Highly Qualified Professionals<\/strong> visa in Spain guarantees you a smooth and hassle-free process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/contact\/\">CONTACT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barclier Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/image-accordion\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-16a1b93f-5e23-4ff0-9a88-75585b81b837\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-image-accordion gkit81b837 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion\" data-style=\"horizontal\"><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/scientist-2141259_640.jpg)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"false\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">I am now able to practice as a physician in Spain, all thanks to your expert advice.<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item gkit-image-accordion-item--active\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/man-8499957_640.jpg)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"true\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">Barclier&#8217;s help was crucial in getting my residency authorization.<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/doctor-5710152_640.jpg)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"false\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">Thanks to Barclier, I obtained my highly qualified professional visa.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about the Highly Skilled Professionals visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does the process take?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The process to obtain the Highly Qualified Professionals visa in Spain generally takes between 1 and 3 months, depending on various factors such as the complexity of the case and the workload of the immigration authorities.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What documents do I need?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"To apply for the Highly Qualified Professionals visa in Spain, you will need the following documents:\\n1. 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Contact us for more information!\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-d02c8404-7594-44df-b965-b3d53e15ba90\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion gkit15ba90 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-accordion accordion-primary\"> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-bf89661a-0742-46fa-9c50-2c1eb8a0e382\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkita0e382 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">How long does the process take?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-5719c0d3-7bc0-445e-b726-af74ca0fb06e\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit0fb06e gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">The process to obtain a <strong>Highly Qualified Professional visa<\/strong> in Spain generally takes between <strong>1 and 3 months<\/strong>, depending on several factors such as the complexity of the case and the workload of the immigration authorities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-4f93f427-e8fa-467e-8759-3823612224d0\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit2224d0 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">What documents do I need?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-7abb3feb-8974-4b77-aea9-7d6f4d596cb6\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit596cb6 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">To apply for the <strong>Highly Qualified Professionals visa<\/strong> in Spain, you will need the following documents:<br>1. <strong>Application form<\/strong>: Official form EX-10, duly completed and signed.<br><strong>2. Passport<\/strong>: Complete and valid copy (minimum 4 months validity).<br>3.  <strong>Employment contract<\/strong>: Must be with a Spanish company and must specify the working conditions.<br>4.  <strong>University degree<\/strong>: Copy of your university degree or equivalent, validated if necessary.<br>5.  <strong>Resume<\/strong>: Detailing your professional experience.<br>6.  <strong>Motivation letter<\/strong>: Explaining your interest in working in Spain.<br>7.  <strong>Proof of no criminal record<\/strong>: From the last 5 years in your country of origin and in any country where you have resided.<br>8.  <strong>Medical insurance<\/strong>: Insurance that covers your stay in Spain.<br>9.  <strong>Additional documents<\/strong>: Depending on the sector, other documents such as scientific publications or research projects, among others, may be required.<br>Remember that some of these documents must be <strong>legalized<\/strong> or <strong>translated<\/strong> if they come from outside Spain.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-f99d9da0-7efa-437b-bfe3-4407e42ed348\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit2ed348 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">How to apply for a visa for highly qualified professionals?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3989\" id=\"block-3cbf5526-0a87-4c47-819a-3f3e6fba19fb\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkitba19fb gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">The <strong>Barclier Abogados<\/strong> team can advise you and accompany you every step of the way, ensuring that your application is successful. 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