🇪🇸 Spain
Job Seeker Visa and Highly Qualified Worker opportunities in sunny Spain.
Why Spain?
Spain offers an attractive lifestyle for international graduates through the Job Seeker Visa and Highly Qualified Worker programs. With beautiful weather, rich culture, and growing technology sector, Spain combines quality of life with professional opportunities.
Spain Fast Facts: Spain has the second highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe, and Barcelona and Madrid are leading tech and innovation hubs.
🔍 Job Seeker Visa
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓University degree or equivalent qualification
- ✓Proof of financial means (€2,130/month)
- ✓Private health insurance
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Valid passport
Visa Benefits
1 Year Stay
Initial 1-year residence permit for job searching
Work Permission
Right to work if you find suitable employment
Family Reunification
Can bring spouse and unmarried children
Path to Residency
Convert to work permit or other residence visas
Job Search Resources:
- • InfoJobs (Spain's largest job portal)
- • LinkedIn and professional networks
- • University career services
- • Local employment agencies
- • Job fairs and recruitment events
- • Spanish Chamber of Commerce
- • Industry-specific job boards
- • Networking events and meetups
💼 Highly Qualified Worker Visa
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓University degree or higher qualification
- ✓Job offer from Spanish employer
- ✓Salary above €2,000-€3,000/month threshold
- ✓Labor market test completed by employer
- ✓Qualification relevant to job position
Work Categories
General Employment
Standard work permits for qualified professionals
Intra-company Transfer
For employees transferred within multinational companies
Researcher Visa
For research positions at universities and research centers
Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers who can work from Spain
🚀 Spain's Tech & Innovation Hubs
Madrid
Financial services, consulting, digital transformation, Telefónica, BBVA
Barcelona
Mobile apps, gaming, e-commerce, tourism tech, design and creativity
Valencia
Video games, digital content, biotech, sustainable energy
Malaga
Fintech, tourism technology, software development, remote work
Bilbao
Data science, cybersecurity, industrial tech, media and entertainment
Seville
Aerospace, renewable energy, smart cities, cultural technology
🏛️ Top Spanish Universities
University of Barcelona
Spain's oldest university with strong research focus
Autonomous University of Madrid
Leading research university in Spain's capital
University of Valencia
Strong in sciences and humanities
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Leading engineering and technology institution
University of Granada
Strong in research and international collaborations
Carlos III University of Madrid
Specialized in social sciences and engineering
☀️ Spanish Culture & Lifestyle
Work Culture
- ✓Flexible working hours and remote work options
- ✓Emphasis on work-life balance
- ✓Long lunch breaks and family-oriented culture
- ✓Strong emphasis on relationships and networking
Quality of Life
- ✓Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine
- ✓Rich cultural heritage and festivals
- ✓Diverse cuisine and culinary traditions
- ✓Affordable cost of living compared to other Western Europe countries
What's Your Next Step?
⚠️ Important Considerations
- • Language: Spanish skills are beneficial but English is widely spoken in business
- • Regional Differences: Work culture varies between regions (Madrid vs Barcelona vs regional cities)
- • Economic Recovery: Spain is experiencing strong economic growth post-pandemic
- • Healthcare: Public healthcare system is excellent and affordable
- • Official Sources: Always check exteriores.gob.es and labor.gob.es for latest information
- • Cost of Living: More affordable than many Western European countries