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Employment Opportunities in Spain for Foreign Professionals

Employment Opportunities in Spain for Foreign Professionals Publicado: 18-02-2025

The Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Occupations is a key tool in Spain`s immigration and labor policy. Published quarterly by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE), this list identifies professions facing labor shortages in the Spanish job market, facilitating the hiring of non-resident foreign professionals.

If an occupation is included in this list, companies can hire foreign workers more easily, allowing them to obtain residence and work permits in Spain through a simplified process.

Check the current Catalogue for the first quarter of 2025 here: Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Occupations

 

Legal Basis of the Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Occupations

The procedure is based on Article 65 of the Regulation of Organic Law 4/2000, concerning the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain, modified by Organic Law 2/2009 and approved by Royal Decree 557/2011.

This article establishes that the SEPE must prepare a quarterly catalogue for each province or territorial demarcation, allowing the processing of residence and work permits for foreign workers in the listed occupations.

 

Benefits of the Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Occupations for Foreign Workers

Gaining access to a work visa for Spain in 2025 through this list offers significant advantages for professionals in high-demand sectors.

Access to a Work Permit in Spain

Companies can hire foreign workers without needing to prove the absence of national or EU candidates for the position.

Faster Processing

Applications for these occupations are generally processed more quickly at immigration offices.

Job Stability and Legal Security

Securing an employment contract under this framework guarantees legal residency with access to full labor and social rights.

Renewal and Long-Term Residency Options

After completing the initial period, foreign workers can renew their permits and eventually apply for long-term residency or Spanish nationality.

 

Procedure for Hiring Foreign Workers

If a company wishes to hire a foreign worker for a listed occupation, it must follow these steps:

  1. Verification of the Occupation
    • Confirm that the job position is included in the Catalogue of Hard-to-Fill Occupations for the relevant province.
  2. Job Offer
    • The company in Spain must provide a job contract.
    • Gentile Law offers guidance to employers and workers throughout the process to ensure a secure and efficient procedure.
  3. Application for Authorization
    • Submit the application for temporary residence and work authorization to the Immigration Office, including the employment contract and certification of the occupation`s inclusion in the catalogue.
  4. Resolution
    • If all requirements are met, the authorization is granted. The worker obtains the necessary visa from their country of origin and can relocate to Spain.
  5. Entry into Spain and TIE Processing
    • Upon arrival, the worker has one month to apply for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) at the Immigration Office.

 

Benefits of This Procedure

Streamlined Hiring Process

Companies can quickly and efficiently recruit foreign workers, ensuring higher operational efficiency.

Employment Opportunities for Foreign Workers

Facilitates the integration of professionals into high-demand sectors in Spain.

Legal Security

This procedure guarantees that foreign workers obtain their residence and work permits within the legal framework of Spain.

Workforce Diversity

Encourages the inclusion of international talent in the Spanish labor market.

Contact Gentile Law for Specialized Assistance

At Gentile Law, the Immigration Law Department is available to provide guidance on hiring foreign workers in hard-to-fill occupations.

For more information on how to take advantage of this migration opportunity, you may contact our team of specialists.

 

Pablo Lanfranchi
pablolanfranchi@gentile.law
+34 604 51 60 52

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