Processing Time
20 Days
Typically 10 business days for permit approval, plus around 10 more days for the visa process—roughly 20 working days in total.
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Digital Nomads
Families
Remote Workers
Retirees
Freelancers
Students
Companies
Highly Skilled WorkersTypically 10 business days for permit approval, plus around 10 more days for the visa process—roughly 20 working days in total.
Minimum gross annual salary of €40,077. Applicants under 30 may qualify for a 25% salary reduction.
After 5 years of continuous legal residence, holders can apply for long-term residency in Spain.
Eligibility for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of residence.
Grants swift Spanish residency to high-earning, in-demand professionals, with processing in as little as two weeks.
At Roots, we take care of the bureaucracy so you can focus on the move. Our experienced legal team takes ownership from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully aligned with consulate requirements. We make the complex simple - so you can focus on your next chapter, not the paperwork.
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Show a valid job offer in Spain with a gross annual salary of at least 1.5× the national average (about €38,844/year) or 1.2× for shortage occupations. The contract must be for at least one year.
Provide a recognised higher education qualification (minimum three years of study) or at least five years of professional experience at a comparable level in your field.
Secure full-coverage health insurance for yourself and any dependents, provided by a Spanish-authorised insurer or through your employer.
Submit a police clearance certificate from your country of residence (and any country lived in over the last 5 years), issued within the last 90 days, apostilled or legalised, and translated into Spanish.
Include a rental contract, property deed, or host declaration confirming where you will live in Spain.
Gather your completed application form, valid passport, passport photos, signed employment contract, proof of qualifications, payment of the visa fee, and any additional employer documentation confirming eligibility for the Blue Card scheme.
Legal know-how meets lived experience. We are a cohesive team of expats and local lawyers combining international perspective with on-the-ground expertise - guiding you through every step with empathy, clarity and confidence.
Head of Legal, Spain
