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EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified non-EU employees, available in Spain. It requires a job offer in a qualified role, a salary above the applicable threshold and (normally) a higher-education qualification, and offers EU mobility and a route to long-term residence.
Highly qualified non-EU professionals with a qualified job offer in Spain.
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This Startups Law permit is for managers and highly qualified staff with a job offer from a Spanish company; it is processed centrally by the UGE-CE in about 20 working days, lasts for the contract duration, and offers simplified family reunification.
Spain's EU Blue Card is an EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified non-EU employees; it needs a qualified job offer, a salary above the applicable threshold and (normally) a higher-education qualification, and offers EU mobility and a route to long-term residence.
The Digital Nomad Visa is a Startups Law route for non-EU remote workers and freelancers who work mainly for companies outside Spain; it can be applied for as a visa at a consulate or as a residence permit from inside Spain through the UGE-CE, which resolves in about 20 working days.
The Entrepreneur route, under the Startups Law, is for non-EU nationals launching an innovative business of general economic interest in Spain; projects are assessed (typically requiring a favourable report, e.g. from ENISA) and processed by the UGE-CE.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.