Spain visa types
Explore Spain visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
22 visa types across 7 categories
Spain visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official Spain sources.
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Work visas
The Spain work visa allows you to obtain authorization for temporary residence and employment in Spain.
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows you to live in Spain while working remotely, primarily for non-Spanish employers or clients.
This visa authorizes you to enter and live in Spain to launch an innovative business that serves Spain’s economic interests.
The Spain Highly Qualified Professional Visa allows you to live and work in Spain in a senior or specialist role.
The Spain EU Blue Card allows you to live and work in Spain as a highly qualified professional under EU rules.
The Spain ICT visa lets your employer transfer you within a multinational group for a temporary assignment in Spain.
The Spain self-employment visa lets you live in Spain and run your own business as a self-employed professional.
The Spain researcher visa allows you to enter or stay in Spain to carry out research or development activities.
The Spain trainee visa lets you complete a structured internship in Spain to gain practical professional experience.
The Spain seasonal work visa lets you work in Spain temporarily in specific industries for a limited period.
Study visas
Spain grants a student stay authorization (estancia por estudios) for non‑EU/EEA nationals planning to study for over 90 days.
Family visas
Spain allows you to bring certain family members to live with you if you already reside in Spain legally.
The Spain au pair visa allows you to stay in Spain for more than 90 days while participating in an official au pair program.
Visit & tourism
The Spain Schengen tourist visa allows short stays in Spain and the Schengen area for tourism and similar, non-work reasons.
The Spain transit visa is a formal authorization for airport transit through Spain.
Residency & green cards
The non-lucrative residence visa allows you and your family to live in Spain without working or carrying out professional activities.
Spain long-term residence allows you to live and work in Spain indefinitely under stable legal status.
Arraigo Social is a formal application you submit to Spain’s immigration authority to request residence based on your social ties.
Arraigo Laboral lets you obtain residence in Spain based on proven employment after living in the country for a sustained period without regular status.
Arraigo Familiar grants temporary residence in Spain to non‑EU nationals with qualifying family ties.
Other
The Schengen Visa (Business) lets you travel to Spain for short-term commercial activities, but not for local employment.
Spanish citizenship formalizes your legal status and lets you obtain a Spanish national identity card and passport.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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