Visa Guides by Movepat
Movepat Spain visa guides
Free, practical guides to Spain's main residence routes — requirements, documents, timelines, and what to do after arrival. Movepat publishes these guides to help you understand your options before building a personalized move plan.
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Digital Nomad
Official telework residence under the Startup Act — for remote employees and freelancers with qualifying income.
Entrepreneur / Startup
For founders whose startup project is assessed as economically viable and of general interest to Spain.
Freelancer / Cuenta Propia
Self-employed residence authorization for professionals who will operate their own business or freelance activity in Spain.
Highly Qualified Professional
Permiso de residencia para profesionales altamente cualificados — streamlined route under Law 14/2013 for top-tier talent.
Intra-Company Transfer
Residence for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within the same corporate group under EU ICT rules.
Work Visa
Classic employer-sponsored work permit — your Spanish employer initiates authorization before you apply at the consulate.