If you are a highly qualified foreign professional and want to work and live legally in Spain, this article is of interest to you. We explain clearly what the Residence for Highly Qualified Professionals (PAC) is, what its requirements are, how to apply for it and what advantages it offers for you and your family.
What is the Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) Residency?
The Residency for Highly Qualified Professionals (PAC) is a special permit that allows highly qualified foreign citizens to live and work in Spain legally and with less bureaucracy.
It is regulated by the Law 14/2013 to support entrepreneurs and their internationalization.It is designed to attract international talent in strategic sectors for the country.
This permit is ideal if you have a job offer in Spain in a technical or managerial position that requires university education or demonstrable experience.
Highly Qualified Professionals (HQP) Residency Application Requirements
In order to apply for this permit, you must meet the following requirements:
✅ Job offer in Spain:
- If you are under 30 years of age: minimum salary of 30,500 per year.
- Over 30 years of age: minimum of 40,500 per year.
- For management positions: minimum of 60,000 per year.
✅ Appropriate training or experience to the job.
✅ Not to be in an irregular situation in Spain at the time of application.
✅ Complete and legalized documentationwhich includes:
- Valid passport.
- Academic degrees and/or accreditation of experience.
- Employment contract.
- Certificate of criminal record.
✅ Possibility of including family members in the application.
How to apply for Highly Qualified Professional Residency (HQRP)
- Obtaining the job offer
- PreparationGather the necessary documentation, such as your CV, academic qualifications and job offer letter.
- RequestYou can start the process from Spain or from your country of origin.
- UGE (Large Business Unit)The Spanish company initiates the application to the CGU.
- Document SubmissionSubmit the required documents to the Immigration Office.
- Deadlines: The process may take about 20 working days.
- Initial AuthorizationYou will obtain an initial authorization of 3 years.
The required documentation varies, but typically includes passport, academic degree, employment contract, criminal record certificates, among others.
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Advantages of Residency for Highly Qualified Professionals in Spain
✅ Initial permit of. 3 yearsThe year is the same as the usual year for other permits.
✅ Possibility of. family reunification from the beginning.
✅ The following does not apply. national employment situationIn other words, you do not need to prove that there are no Spaniards or residents who can fill the position.
✅ Streamlining of procedures through the CGU.
Disadvantages or aspects to be taken into account
⚠️ Your permission is linked to the company who hires you. If you lose your job, you must apply for a new permit.
⚠️ You need demonstrate training or experience related to the position.
Tips for a successful application
- Complete DocumentationMake sure you present all the required documents.
- Communication with the CGU: Keep in touch with the Large Business Unit.
- Legal CounselConsultation with immigration lawyers.
- How long can I reside in Spain with this visa? The CAP is initially granted for three years, renewable if conditions are maintained.
- Can I work in any sector? The CAP is designed for specific sectors considered strategic for the country.
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At our firm, we help professionals from all over the world to process the Residency for Highly Qualified Professionals in Spain. We can accompany you through the entire process, from document review to application submission.
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