Working in Spain

EU Blue Card / Highly Qualified Professional (Ley 14/2013)

7/10

Feasibility

Min salary (annual)

EUR 38,844

Language

None for the permit; Spanish needed for long-term residence

Path to PR

5 years (EU long-term residence)

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Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in Spain

Visa route: EU Blue Card / Highly Qualified Professional (Ley 14/2013)
Minimum salary threshold: 38,844 EUR/year (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-spain_en)
Language: None for the permit; Spanish needed for long-term residence
Permanent residence: 5 years (EU long-term residence)
Official portal: https://sede.inclusion.gob.es

Notes: EU Blue Card ~EUR 38,844/yr gross (1.5x average, 2024 figure); reduced ~EUR 31,500 for under-30. Revised annually.

Note

EU Blue Card ~EUR 38,844/yr gross (1.5x average, 2024 figure); reduced ~EUR 31,500 for under-30. Revised annually.

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