Residence and Work: Your Professional Future in Spain
Build Your Career Without Borders
Spain offers a dynamic labor market full of opportunities for qualified professionals. If you have a job offer, the residence and work permit is the key that opens the door to your professional development in Europe. Don't let bureaucracy slow down your talent.
"Work dignifies and talent has no nationality. We facilitate your labor integration so that you only worry about proving your worth."
Working as an Employee
The Temporary Residence and Work Authorization as an Employee is the permit that enables non-EU foreigners to reside and carry out work activity for an employer in Spain. It is the standard procedure for joining the Spanish labor market with all legal guarantees.
Comprehensive Management of Your Permit
At Legal & Cloud, we act as a bridge between you and your employer:
- Employer Advisory: We explain the requirements and steps to the company, eliminating barriers and fears regarding the hiring of foreigners.
- File Preparation: We collect and review all necessary documentation to guarantee success.
- Submission and Follow-up: We manage the application before the Immigration Office and conduct proactive follow-up.
- TIE Acquisition: We accompany you until you have your physical card in hand.
The Destination: Employment Stability
With this permit, you will have the same labor rights as any Spanish worker: salary according to collective agreement, social security, vacation, and unemployment protection. It is the first step toward a stable life in Spain.
Procedure Information
📋 Main Requirements
National Employment Situation: For the authorization to be granted, the national employment situation must allow hiring. This is met if:
- The occupation is in the Catalog of Hard-to-Fill Occupations.
- Or the employer accredits the difficulty of filling the position (certificate from the Public Employment Service).
- Or there are preferences (children of residents, nationals of Chile/Peru, etc.).
Worker Requirements:
- Not being a citizen of the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
- Not being in an irregular situation in Spain.
- No criminal record (in Spain and previous countries).
- Possess the degree or professional qualification required for the position.
Employer Requirements:
- Be registered with Social Security and up to date with payments.
- Guarantee continued activity during the validity of the permit.
- Have sufficient economic means for the project and salary payment.
- The contract must be signed by both parties and its validity be conditional upon authorization.
📄 Required Documentation
General Documents:
- Application form official model (EX-03).
- Copy of the worker's complete passport.
- Degree or accreditation of professional training (officially recognized if necessary).
Company Documents:
- NIF/CIF and company deeds.
- Identity document of the legal representative.
- Employment contract signed.
- Accreditation of economic means (IRPF/VAT/Corporate Tax returns).
- Descriptive report of the occupation.
Important:
- The application is submitted by the employer (or their representative) before the Immigration Office of the province where the work will be performed.
- Fees: The residence fees (fee 790 code 052) and work fees (form 790-062) must be paid.
Do you have a job offer? Contact us and we will convert it into your residence permit.
Official Information: Ministry of Inclusion - Sheet 12