What is going on?
The service sector accounted for 49.68% of work permits granted
Organic Law 4/2000 allows the entry of unskilled foreign workers, thus avoiding, in some cases, the need to go through the national employment system, based on an analysis of the labour market in Spain. However, in order to respond to business demand for highly skilled workers, Spain has enacted Law 14/2013. According to the Ministry of Labour, in 2024 the statistics on work permits for foreigners (PTE) were as follows:
241 153Work permits granted |
113 698Temporary residence and employment granted |
How can we help you?Hiring workers from outside the European Union is complex, so both employers and self-employed workers must complete the necessary procedures correctly at the time of hiring. |
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We define the way forwardOnce we have analysed the worker's profile, we will begin the process of applying for a residence permit that will allow them to start their new job at the company. We will assess whether it is necessary to contact the employment service to request a certificate confirming that there are no other people with the same characteristics as the person you wish to hire. |
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Preparation of documentationWe will accompany you throughout the process of gathering the necessary documentation. We will inform both the company and the employee of the documentation they need to gather and explain in detail how we want each document to be prepared. We will check that everything is correct and clarify any questions that may arise during the process. |
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Processing of the residence permitWe will submit the residence application (and, if necessary, the offer to the employment service in advance) and pay the corresponding fee on behalf of the company. If additional documents are required, we will be available to advise you and provide you with everything you need. |
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Personalised assistance and supportOnce the favourable decision has been received, the worker must travel to Spain (in some cases we can submit the application while the person is already in Spanish territory), and someone from our team will accompany them personally to carry out the necessary procedures until they have their residence card in their hands. |
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