Bring Your Creative Career. To Spain.
Work on qualifying film, television, entertainment, artistic, and audiovisual projects in Spain through specialised immigration arrangements designed for eligible international creative professionals.
What Is the Spain Audiovisual Visa?
Spain's Audiovisual Visa programme provides specialised immigration arrangements for non-EU professionals participating in qualifying audiovisual, artistic, and cultural productions in Spain.
It is designed for actors, directors, producers, performers, screenwriters, technicians, and other professionals involved in eligible creative projects.
The programme offers different immigration routes based on the duration and nature of the professional activity, accommodating both short-term productions and longer professional engagements.
Audiovisual Visa Categories
Up to 90 Days
Short-Stay Arrangements For qualifying short-term audiovisual and artistic activities under the applicable entry and work regulations.
More Than 90 Days up to 180 Days
Audiovisual-Sector Stay Visa For eligible creative professionals participating in qualifying projects requiring a longer temporary stay.
More Than 180 Days
Audiovisual-Sector Residence Authorisation For qualifying audiovisual and artistic professionals involved in extended projects in Spain.
Spain
Audiovisual Sector
Qualifying Audiovisual or Artistic Activity
Eligible Accompanying Family Members
Why Choose the Spain Audiovisual Visa?
Specialised Immigration Pathway
Access immigration arrangements designed for qualifying audiovisual and creative professionals.
Flexible Project Durations
Explore immigration options based on the length and nature of the professional engagement.
Creative Career Opportunities
Participate in qualifying film, television, entertainment, artistic, and audiovisual productions in Spain.
Family Accompaniment
Eligible family members may accompany applicants under the applicable immigration arrangements.
Professional Mobility
Support eligible international creative projects and professional engagements in Spain.
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Can Apply?
- Actors and Performers
- Film and Television Directors
- Producers
- Screenwriters
- Audiovisual Technicians
- Creative and Artistic Professionals
- Eligible Production Personnel
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Participation in a qualifying audiovisual, artistic, or cultural project in Spain
- Employment contract, professional agreement, or supporting production documentation
- Evidence of the professional activity and project duration
- Valid passport
- Applicable immigration documentation
- Compliance with health insurance requirements, where applicable
- Compliance with Spanish social security requirements, where applicable
The applicable route and documentation depend on the nature and duration of the project.
Spain Audiovisual Visa Application Process
Professional Activity Assessment
Project Documentation Review
Immigration Category Selection
Application Submission
Government Review and Approval
Immigration Formalities
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a specialised immigration pathway for eligible foreign professionals participating in qualifying audiovisual, artistic, and cultural projects in Spain.
Eligible applicants may include actors, directors, producers, screenwriters, performers, technicians, and other professionals involved in qualifying productions.
No. The programme may also cover eligible technical, production, artistic, and supporting professionals working on qualifying projects.
Yes. Different immigration arrangements may apply depending on the nature of the activity and the duration of the stay.
The programme includes arrangements for stays of up to 90 days, more than 90 days up to 180 days, and residence authorisation for qualifying engagements exceeding 180 days.
Applicants generally need documentation establishing their qualifying professional activity, such as an employment contract, professional agreement, or production-related documents.
Eligible family members may qualify for accompanying-family arrangements, depending on the immigration category and applicable requirements.
This depends on the scope and conditions of the applicant’s immigration authorisation and the nature of the professional engagements.
Not automatically. Long-term residence eligibility depends on the immigration category, qualifying residence periods, and applicable legal requirements.
Processing times depend on the selected immigration category, project documentation, and competent authority.
Take your Creative Career
To Spain.
Explore the appropriate immigration pathway for your audiovisual, artistic, or entertainment project with 10PRO Consulting.
Our immigration specialists can guide you through eligibility requirements, supporting documentation, and application procedures.
All applications are subject to eligibility requirements and approval by the relevant Spanish authorities.