Residence permit for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS)

Description and requirements:

An excellent opportunity for top professionals in their field to move to Spain for work and living.

This type of residence can be requested if you have a job offer from a Spanish company with a salary of at least 41,000 euros per year for specialists and 55,000 euros for executives.

To obtain this residence, the following documents are required:

Job offer.

Criminal record certificate.

Medical certificate.

Confirmation of the stability and absence of debts to the state by the employer company.

Proof of the employee’s qualifications.

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Who should consider using this service?

This type of residence is ideal for highly qualified professionals in any field who wish to live and work in Spain.

Key benefits

The Residence permit for Highly Qualified Specialists offers numerous advantages:

Immediate issuance of the permit for 3 years, with subsequent renewals also for 2 years.

Fast processing by the migration authority.

The ability to relocate your family.

Arriving in Spain with an existing job offer simplifies adaptation and allows you to start work immediately.

However, it is important to consider the specific features of this type of residence permit that might complicate its acquisition: high salary requirements for the candidate and the need for maximum "transparency" and stability in the employer company's operations.

Work process

Steps to obtain the Residence permit for Highly Qualified Specialists:

Consultation with our specialists, discussion of details, obtaining a job offer.

Payment for our services.

Document Collection.

Document review by our lawyers and online submission of the application to the migration authority.

Tracking the application status, providing additional explanations or documents if necessary.

Receiving a decision from the migration authority.

Fingerprinting at the Spanish police and obtaining a resident card.

Price

The cost of our services for assisting in obtaining the HQS Residence Permit is 1,600 EUR + 21% VAT.

FAQ

In which field should the job offer be?

In any field. The key is that the salary and qualification levels meet the requirements.

Can the type of residence permit be changed?

Yes, after 1 year of living in Spain with the HQS Residence permit and working for the initial employer.

How long does it take for Spain’s migration authorities to review the application for the HQS Residence permit?

The law sets a standard processing time of 20 working days.

Does this type of residence permit terminate if the employment contract is finished?

Yes, the HQS Residence permit is tied to a specific employer and employment contract.

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Residence permit for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS)

Residence permit for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS)

Description and requirements:

To obtain this residence, the following documents are required:

Job offer.

Criminal record certificate.

Medical certificate.

Confirmation of the stability and absence of debts to the state by the employer company.

Proof of the employee’s qualifications.

Who should consider using this service?

Key benefits

Immediate issuance of the permit for 3 years, with subsequent renewals also for 2 years.

Fast processing by the migration authority.

The ability to relocate your family.

Arriving in Spain with an existing job offer simplifies adaptation and allows you to start work immediately.

However, it is important to consider the specific features of this type of residence permit that might complicate its acquisition: high salary requirements for the candidate and the need for maximum "transparency" and stability in the employer company's operations.

Work process

Consultation with our specialists, discussion of details, obtaining a job offer.

Payment for our services.

Document Collection.

Document review by our lawyers and online submission of the application to the migration authority.

Tracking the application status, providing additional explanations or documents if necessary.

Receiving a decision from the migration authority.

Fingerprinting at the Spanish police and obtaining a resident card.

Price

In which field should the job offer be?

Can the type of residence permit be changed?

How long does it take for Spain’s migration authorities to review the application for the HQS Residence permit?

Does this type of residence permit terminate if the employment contract is finished?

Free consultation

Contact information

Location

Office in Marbella

Office in Barcelona

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