Take Your Career. Further In Spain.
Advance your professional career in Europe through Spain's Highly Qualified Professional Visa. Designed for eligible non-EU executives, managers, specialists, and highly skilled professionals seeking qualifying employment in Spain.
What Is the Spain Highly Qualified Professional Visa?
Spain's Highly Qualified Professional Visa (HQV) is a residence and work authorisation pathway for non-EU nationals who have qualifying professional employment arrangements with companies operating in Spain.
The programme is intended for senior executives, managers, specialised professionals, and individuals with relevant academic qualifications or professional experience.
It enables eligible applicants to establish their professional careers in Spain while accessing residence and family opportunities under the applicable immigration framework.
Why Choose the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
Live and Work in Spain
Establish legal residence and pursue qualifying professional employment in Spain.
Professional Career Opportunities
Develop your career through eligible managerial, executive, or specialised roles.
Schengen Travel
Travel within the Schengen Area for short stays, subject to applicable regulations.
Family Inclusion
Eligible family members may accompany or reunite with the principal applicant.
Long-Term Residency Opportunities
Explore residence renewal and potential long-term residence pathways, subject to eligibility.
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Highly Qualified Professional (HQV)
Qualifying Skilled Employment in Spain
Eligible Family Members
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Can Apply?
- Senior Executives
- Managers
- Highly Skilled Professionals
- Technical Specialists
- Qualified Professionals
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Qualifying employment offer or professional arrangement with a company in Spain
- Relevant higher education qualifications or accepted professional experience
- Employment contract and supporting employer documentation
- Compliance with applicable salary requirements
- Compliance with Spanish social security requirements
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate
- Supporting professional and immigration documentation
Eligibility is assessed according to the position, employer, professional qualifications, and applicable immigration requirements.
Spain HQV Application Process
Professional Eligibility Assessment
Employer and Employment Verification
Document Preparation
Residence Authorisation Application
Visa Processing, Where Required
Residence Formalities
Frequently Asked Questions
The HQV is a residence and work authorisation pathway for eligible non-EU nationals seeking qualifying managerial, executive, or highly skilled employment in Spain.
Eligible applicants may include senior executives, managers, specialists, and qualified professionals who meet the applicable employment and professional requirements.
A qualifying employment arrangement with a company operating in Spain is generally required.
Not in every case. Relevant professional experience may be accepted as an alternative, depending on the applicable category and requirements.
The employment arrangement must meet the applicable salary and professional conditions. Requirements may differ depending on the position and authorisation category.
Yes. Eligible family members may accompany or reunite with the principal applicant, subject to the relevant requirements.
Changes to employment circumstances may require notification, assessment, or additional procedures depending on the authorisation conditions.
Yes. Valid Spanish residence documentation generally permits short stays within the Schengen Area, subject to applicable rules.
Qualifying periods of legal residence may contribute towards long-term residence eligibility, subject to the relevant requirements.
Processing times vary depending on employer documentation, application completeness, and the competent authority.
Build Your Professional Future
In Spain.
Explore your eligibility for Spain's Highly Qualified Professional Visa with 10PRO Consulting.
Our immigration specialists can assist with eligibility assessments, document preparation, and application coordination.
All applications are subject to eligibility requirements and approval by the relevant Spanish authorities.