Temporary Residence Permit in Spain for Work

What is temporary residence and work authorization in Spain?

Temporary work-based residence in Spain is an authorization that allows a foreign national to live and work in Spain.

What is temporary residence and work authorization needed for?

Temporary work-based residence authorization is required to stay in Spain. Only after obtaining it can a foreign national apply for a visa at the Spanish Embassy's consulate in their country.

What types of temporary residence and work authorization are available in Spain?

The types of temporary work-based residence authorization in Spain are as follows:

• Residence and employment authorization
• Residence and self-employment authorization
• Residence and work authorization on grounds of economic interest: (Highly Qualified Professionals, Research, and the Framework for the Provision of Transnational Services).

Who submits the application for temporary residence and work in Spain, and where?

As a general rule, the employer submits the application for temporary residence to work in Spain to the Immigration Office in the province where the work will be carried out.