Work permit (Highly Qualified Professional / EU Blue Card / ordinary) (Profesional altamente cualificado / Tarjeta azul UE / cuenta ajena)
Work permit (Highly Qualified Professional / EU Blue Card / ordinary) is a residence route in Spain (Employment). Job offer; HQP/Blue Card via UGE-CE for managers & graduates with competitive salary; ordinary permit subject to labour-market test or shortage list.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Beckham regime (24% flat) for inbound employees
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Tax | Beckham regime (24% flat) for inbound employees |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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