If your intention is to travel to Spain to establish your residence and be able to practice your profession, we recommend that you first have your university degree recognized, acknowledge your specialization, or request equivalence.
This way, you can increase your chances of finding an opportunity in the Spanish job market.
We handle your homologation, equivalence, or recognition procedure electronically.
Additionally, once you have your degree recognized, we can take care of processing your Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) residence.
HOMOLOGATION
It consists of the official recognition of the completed training for obtaining a foreign university degree comparable to that required for obtaining a Spanish degree, the attainment of which is required for the practice of a regulated profession.
EQUIVALENCE
It is a recognition at the Bachelor's or Master's academic level that is required in public sector job competitions or contracts for foreign degrees. Sometimes, private companies also request it to confirm the academic level.
SPECIALTY RECOGNITION
The positive resolution of the resolutions implies granting to the mentioned foreign degrees the professional effects inherent to the Spanish degree that correspond in each case, among those related in Annex I of Royal Decree 183/2008, of February 8, which determines and classifies the specialties in Health Sciences and develops certain aspects of the specialized health training system.
Therefore, the mentioned recognition will grant the same professional rights and obligations as the Spanish specialist degree and will be an essential requirement for the exercise in Spain, on one's own account or for others, of the specialty profession in question.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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.
Homologations and Special Recognitions in Spain Foreign Affairs
Homologation of university degrees
At Spain Extranjeríawe help you to make the homologation of your foreign university degreeThis is an indispensable requirement if you wish to practice a regulated profession in Spain. This process officially recognizes the training you received abroad, equating it to that required in Spain to obtain an equivalent degree.
What is the homologation of a university degree?
The homologation of university degrees allows the degree you obtained abroad to have the same legal value in Spain, being indispensable to practice in regulated professions such as medicine, law, and other areas.
Requirements for homologation
To apply for the homologation of your degreeYou will need to present your foreign degree, transcript, curriculum, and other academic documents that support your education.
Deadline for homologation
The time to obtain the homologation may vary, but it usually takes between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the complexity of the application and the degree to be homologated.
Equivalence of foreign degrees
The equivalence of foreign degrees in Spain is necessary if you want your degree to be recognized at Bachelor's or Master's level. This is especially important if you wish to apply for competitive examinations or contracts in the public sector, or even in some private companies that require confirmation of your academic level.
How do I request the equivalence of a degree?
To apply for the equivalence of a foreign degreeIn order to obtain the homologation, you must present the documentation that accredits your level of studies, similar to the homologation, but destined to level the academic degree.
Required Documents
You will need to present your university degree, transcripts, and in some cases, study plans for equivalency to be recognized.
Importance of equivalence
This process is key to obtaining jobs in the public sector in Spain and in some companies that need to confirm that your degree is equivalent to a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Recognition of specialties
The recognition of specialties in Spain allows professionals with foreign specialties to obtain the same rights and obligations as a specialist with a Spanish degree. This recognition is mandatory to practice as a specialist in Spain.
What is specialty recognition?
The recognition of specialties allows you to bring your specialized training in Health Sciences areas up to the level of the recognized specialties in Spain. This process is necessary if you wish to practice as a specialist in areas such as medicine or nursing.
Necessary documentation
You will need to present your specialty degree, along with certification of internships and additional training in your home country.
Duration of the process
The recognition time may vary depending on the specialty, but it usually takes between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the requirements and documentation submitted.
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