Steps for submitting the visa application:

1. Compile the necessary documentation (check the Documents to be submitted in the section below) and verify that the requirements are met (please consult the Large Companies and Strategic Collective Unit website for updated information).
2. Pay the application fee. Important: once the payment has been made, a Complete Reference Number (NRC) will be issued by the banking institution processing the payment (if dealing with a Spanish bank). If you pay in a foreign bank, take proof of payment to the consulate, since you must present this code when submitting your application.
3. Fill out the application according to the standard model provided. The PDF file of the application contains instructions on how to complete it.
4. Submit the application through the “Submission of applications for international mobility residence authorization” section of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations website. (Authorizations regulated by Entrepreneurial Support Act of 27 September 2013). The application may be submitted by the foreign company or the worker himself.
5. A notification will be sent when the application has been processed. You can check the status of the application and the notifications received here: Sede Electrónica del Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones.

If you are outside of Spain: once you have obtained your residence permit, you must apply for a national visa at the consular office or diplomatic mission of your country of residence.

• Representatives must have an electronic certificate, Cl@ve or electronic DNI for identification purposes and be able to use their electronic signature.
• Information related to the sworn translations and legalizations for the handling of procedures regarding foreigners and immigration can be found here: Legalization and translation of documents.
• When a legal entity submits the application, the attached application form must be electronically signed with a certificate of legal entity representative.

• Not be in Spain irregularly.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Not have a criminal record for crimes provided for in the Spanish legal system and in the countries where the applicant has resided during the last two years.
• Not appear as rejectable in the countries with which Spain has signed an agreement in this sense.

The following family members may apply for the residence permit and, if applicable, the visa:

• The spouse or unmarried partner.
• Children under age or older who, depending economically on the holder, have not constituted themselves a family unit
• Ascendants in charge