Category: Immigration

Working in Spain: foreigners holding a residence and work permit in another member state of the EU (Transnational Service Provision)

Non-EU employees who, within the framework of a transnational service provision, are temporarily posted to Spain by companies established in a Member State of the European Union do not need authorization to work in Spain, provided they are authorized to work in the Member State of the company that hires and posts them. “Posting within… Continue reading Working in Spain: foreigners holding a residence and work permit in another member state of the EU (Transnational Service Provision)

Work and Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Professionals (Blue-EU Card)

The Blue-EU Card is a temporary work and residence permit that a Spanish company can apply for in order to hire a highly qualified non-EU employee to commence work in Spain. Requirements – That the applicant is not unlawfully residing in Spanish territory – That the national employment situation permits hiring the applicant. This requirement… Continue reading Work and Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Professionals (Blue-EU Card)

Residency and work issues for United Kingdom citizens residing in Spain in case of a no-deal Brexit

The date originally planned for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union was March 29, 2019. However, the European Council and the United Kingdom have agreed to extend this date due to the difficulties encountered by the British Parliament to approve the Brexit agreement. The Royal Decree-Law 5/2019 was enacted on March… Continue reading Residency and work issues for United Kingdom citizens residing in Spain in case of a no-deal Brexit

Intra-corporate transfers to Spain. International mobility

Non-EU foreigners who travel to Spain can apply for a visa or residence permit for the purposes of employment, professional activities or job training relationship with a company or group of companies established in Spain. There are two types of residence permit for intra-corporate transfers: Type 1: Intra-Corporate Transferee European Union (ICT-UE) residence permit for… Continue reading Intra-corporate transfers to Spain. International mobility