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Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE)

Visas for international talent

Digital nomads, qualified professionals, entrepreneurs and companies. Law 14/2013 offers a fast procedure, valid across Spain and including your family. We prepare the full file and submit it for you.

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20 working daysDecision time when applying from Spain
Positive silenceNo answer in time means approval
Family includedSpouse or partner, children and dependent parents
Up to 3 yearsInitial term when applying from Spain

Which permit fits you?

Entrepreneurs

You want to set up an innovative company in Spain.

  • Innovative business plan of economic interest to Spain
  • Favourable report from ENISA
  • Sufficient means and health insurance
ENISA report

Intra-company transfer

Your company moves you to its Spanish branch or office.

  • At least 3 months of prior employment within the group
  • Managers, specialists or trainees
  • Transfer letter with role, duration and salary
Group applications possible

Researchers and lecturers

A university, R&D centre or business school hires you.

  • Hosting agreement or contract with the institution
  • Includes university teaching staff
  • Later period to look for work or start a business
Hosting agreement

Family members

You move with your family.

  • Spouse or partner, minor or dependent children and dependent parents
  • Applied for together with the main permit
  • Family members may work in Spain
Same applicationMay work

How we handle it

  1. Profile review

    We review your contract, income, degrees and family, and choose the right permit.

  2. Complete file

    We prepare the report, company certificates, criminal records, health insurance and sworn translations.

  3. Filing

    We file with the UGE if you are in Spain, or prepare your visa at the consulate.

  4. Arrival and TIE

    We handle fingerprints, TIE cards for the whole family and renewals.

Documents usually required

  • Full, valid passport
  • Criminal records for the last 5 years, legalised and translated
  • Health insurance with full cover in Spain
  • University degree or proof of experience
  • Contract, employer letter or remote-work certificate
  • Proof of income
  • Marriage and birth certificates for family members
TaxIf you meet the requirements, you may opt for the special regime for inbound workers, known as the 'Beckham Law'. We coordinate it with your tax adviser.
Golden visaSince 3 April 2025 no new investor visa applications are accepted. For investors, the entrepreneur or qualified professional routes may be alternatives.

Tell us your case. We will tell you your route.

First assessment consultation in Mislata or by video call. You leave with a roadmap, the list of documents and a fixed written quote.

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