Employee visa
Who it's for: People who want to work in Spain as employees with a work contract; it also covers seasonal work.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Age limit: From 16
- Main fee: €80
- Decision time: 1 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €80 | — | exteriores.gob.esOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Visa for people aged 16 and over who wish to work as employees in Spain (with a work contract).”
Age limitFrom 16Official wording
“Visa for people aged 16 and over who wish to work as employees in Spain (with a work contract).”
Main fee€80Official wording
“The visa fee is of an amount equivalent to 80 euros.”
Decision time1 monthsOfficial wording
“The legal period for reaching a decision is of 1 month from the day after the application submission date”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.