🇪🇸 Spain Offers Work Permits Under 90 Days for Top Talent

Spain has dropped its 90-day minimum stay requirement for a select group of high-skill work permits under the Entrepreneurs Law. This change lets companies bring in experts for short-term projects without the hassle of lengthy visa waits.

What’s New

The 90-day threshold no longer applies to:

• EU Blue Card holders
• Highly Qualified Professionals
• Researchers
• Intra-Company Transferees

Now, authorities can issue permits valid for under 90 days, matching authorization to your actual project length.

Why It Matters

Before, short-term assignments forced skilled pros to travel on Schengen visas, which strictly forbid work. This update:

• Legalizes brief consulting gigs
• Eases collaboration on innovation or research
• Aligns permits with global mobility needs

Who Qualifies

Applicants must still satisfy each category’s criteria:

• Relevant degree or research credentials
• A binding employment or transfer agreement
• Specified salary minimums

Full details on eligibility are at the Ministry of Inclusion’s immigration portal: https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/..

What Stays the Same

Standard work visas—managed under Spain’s General Regime—still demand at least 90 days. Non-lucrative, family reunification, and other permits remain unchanged.

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How to Apply

1. Choose the right visa track under Law 14/2013 (Entrepreneurs Law): https://www.boe.es/eli/es/l/2013/09/27/14
2. Gather your degree certificates, contract, and proof of salary.
3. Submit your application through Spain’s immigration website: https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/..

Key Takeaways

• Short-term high-skill permits are now under 90 days.
• Flexibility applies only under the Entrepreneurs Law.
• The General Regime’s 90-day rule still stands for all other visas.

By tailoring work permits to project durations, Spain is reinforcing its commitment to fast-track global talent and boost its startup ecosystem. Ready to bring your expertise to Spain? Start your application today.

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