VIRTUAL ONE STOP SHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
/Visa for intra-corporate transferees
Visafor intra-corporate transferees
/ Objective
Maximum Duration:
Note: The processing for the audiovisual sector, as outlined in the Order PCM/1238/2021, is also handled by this office.
You can initiate the procedure online at:
https://sede.inclusion.gob.es/-/presentacion-solicitudes-autorizacion-residencia
For functional or legal questions, contact: movilidad.internacional@inclusion.gob.es
- 3 years for executives or specialists.
- 1 year for employees undergoing training.
/ Base legal
| Art. 73 to 75 of Law 14/2013, of September 27, on supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization (Official State Gazette, No. 233, Saturday, September 28, 2013). |
| Article 76 stipulates that the processing of residence authorizations is managed by the Unit of Large Enterprises and Strategic Groups (UGE-CE) and granted by the General Directorate of Migration |
Steps for Application Submission:
- Prepare Documents: Gather all necessary documentation and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (Consult UGE-CE for the latest requirements). Important: Some consulates and diplomatic missions have outsourced visa processing to an external provider (BLS Spain Visa).
- Pay Fees: Pay the required fee.After payment, you will receive the Reference Number (NRC), which is needed for submission. Important: If paying at a Spanish bank, the NRC is provided; for foreign banks, you must present the payment proof at the consulate.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the standardized application form. Detailed instructions are provided in the form PDF.
- Submit the Application: Submit the application via the for residence and work authorization
- Wait for Notification: After submission, you can track the application status and receive notifications through the
/ Required Documents
- Passport: Full, valid copy
- Proof of Payment: For the processing fee (Model 790, code 038).
- Signed Application Form
- Work Contract or agreement between the foreign employee and the Spanish entity.
- Criminal Record Certificate: Unless you already hold a residence permit exceeding six months in Spain. Legal Documentation of the Spanish entity (including NIF, representative documents).
/ Processing Notes:
- An electronic certificate, Cl@ve, or electronic DNI is required for identification and electronic signature.
- Information on the legalization and translation of documents is available for foreign documents
- If the applicant is a legal entity, the application form must be signed electronically by the legal representative
/ General Requirements:
- Not being in Spain illegally.
- Being over 18 years old.
- Having no criminal record in Spain or the country where the applicant has resided for the last two years, for crimes under Spanish law.
- Not being on the list of individuals barred from entering countries with which Spain has specific agreements.
/ Family Unit
Spouse, children, and dependent relatives may apply for residence authorization and visa simultaneously or afterward. Applications submitted together will be processed together.
/ Estimated Costs:
- Work Authorization Fee: : 73,26 €(Model 790, Code 038).
- Visa Fee: Approximately 80 (varies by country).
/ Average Processing Times:
- Residence Authorization: 20 days.
- Visa Processing: 10 working days.
/ Application Submission:
- Where: The application must be submitted electronically through the UGE-CE platform
- Companies may apply for a collective procedure for employee transfers. Once registered with UGE-CE, entities are exempt from certain requirements for 3 years.
/ Residence Types:
ICT EU Transfer Residence Authorization: For foreign employees working as executives, specialists, or trainees transferred from non-EU companies to a Spanish branch.
- Valid for 3 years for executives and specialists, 1 year for trainees
- Valid for 3 years, linked with the transfer’s validity.
/ Related Information
Consult other procedures
Information services
- / Doing Business in Spain
- / Support centres in Madrid for the incorporation of companies
- / Others ways of doing business and investing in Spain
Information and services
- / Municipal Licensing System (SLIM)
- / The Licenses and Urban Planning Files Consultation System (CONEX)
- / Virtual Licensing Assistant
- / Information request
- / Collaborating Urban Development Entities (ECU)
- / Common urban planning consultation
- / Special urban planning consultation
- / Advanced Personalized Urban Planning Consulting System (AUPA)
- / Feasibility report
- / Responsible declaration for first occupancy and operation
- / First occupancy and operation urban license
- / Statement of compliance
- / Basic licence
- / Urban planning licence
Procedures and formalities