HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL (H.Q.P.):
Yes, we can initiate this procedure while you are outside of Spain and continue with your normal life. Thus, after the interview, you can organize yourself to notify your current company that you are leaving without being harmed at any time.
Yes, as long as you are in regular situation. Whether you are:
- In the first 90 days as a tourist
- Have any type of residence (whatever it may be)
- Are in a situation of stay for studies
- Are a political asylum seeker
Yes, as long as they are first-line family members.
Yes.
HOMOLOGATIONS
Ask us by providing:
- Name of the degree as it appears on the diploma
- Duration in academic years
- Country where it was obtained
According to the new law established in the BOE of 2022, it cannot take more than 6 months, but it's common for it to take a bit longer.
NATIONALITY
Depending on your original nationality, you must have:
- For those born in Spain; for those who have married a Spanish man or woman without being separated; for the children or grandchildren of Spanish citizens by birth; for widows or widowers of a Spanish woman or man, provided there was no legal or factual separation at the time of the spouse's death; and for those who have not exercised the option: 1 year.
- For nationals from Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews: 2 years.
- For those who have obtained refugee status: 5 years.
- For the rest: 10 years
If your country is Spanish-speaking, it is not necessary to take the DELE exam or, alternatively, the A2 Spanish exam. Otherwise, it would be necessary.
No. If you have completed your secondary education in Spain, you are exempt from taking the CCSE exam.
EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNT:
No, but these countries, having an agreement with Spain, have certain advantages. This does not mean that if you are of a different nationality, you cannot access this process.
No, it must have a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The employer submits the application at the immigration office of the place of employment, but the foreigner must be outside the country at the time of the application.
Yes, it is the most important requirement.
SELF-EMPLOYED ACCOUNT:
It depends on the national IPREM (Public Income Index for Multiple Effects) and the number of family members you want to add to your application.
NON-PROFIT:
No, the application must be submitted at the Spanish consulate in the country where you reside.
LONG-TERM RESIDENCE/ LONG-TERM RESIDENCE EU:
5 years, although there are exceptions.
SOCIAL ROOTS:
Only with the certificate of registration (empadronamiento) you do not prove your stay in Spain, since you can register while being a tourist and then return to your country while the time runs. There are many ways to prove your stay; if you start procedures with us, we will advise you on absolutely everything to demonstrate your continuous stay in Spain and make the process effective.
- NO. It must be a full-time job offer and at least with the current minimum interprofessional salary (S.M.I.).
The minimum interprofessional salary can be checked by typing in Google:
Current minimum wage.
In the event that we submit the social integration application and it is granted, it is absolutely mandatory for the company/employer to enroll the worker in Social Security within 30 days. Otherwise, the residency would be revoked.
SOCIAL INTEGRATION:
When you have political asylum, you are given a work authorization, and consequently, you contribute.
EDUCATION INTEGRATION:
No. It has to be a course that guarantees a professional certificate or an official title.
No, it has to be an in-person course, or in some cases, semi-presential.
EDUCATION INTEGRATION:
Yes, as long as you live with your child and they are under the age of majority.
RESOURCES:
It's very individualized. We would need to study according to the case.
Reconsideration: 1 month
Appeal: 1 month
Administrative litigation: 2 months
GOLDEN VISA:
The golden visa is the only residence permit that requires you to stay in Spain for only one day per year.
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