Visa Types

This section outlines the requirements for employment, student and business visas, including types of visas, documentation requirements and renewals. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:

Work/Employment

A foreign national carrying on any remunerated, professional activity in Spain generally requires a visa, work permit and a residence permit. 

Generally, an applicant’s employer receives permission from the local office of the Ministry of Labor (Spanish) to enable the applicant to work. The worker’s employment in the country is tied to the specific employer who is the worker’s sponsor. Your prospective employer must demonstrate that your job is on the shortage list...

Students

A visa is generally required for foreign nationals planning to study, intern, research or volunteer in Spain for over 90 days at any academic level (primary, secondary, undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate). It can also be used for au pair programs. There are also visas for researchers and those participating in an internship program.

Business

Foreign nationals planning to travel to Spain for business generally need a Schengen Visa, business designation. It is required for business trips, including conferences, trade fairs, meetings and contract negotiations. Citizens of many countries are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays, including for business purposes. 

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