Visas to live in Spain

This section catalogues the visas available to move to Spain legally from abroad. Fifteen categories are contemplated in Spain's immigration framework — from the work visa with a firm offer through to lesser-known routes like au pair, job search and the EU Blue Card. Each fact sheet summarises the minimum income required, permit duration, consular documentation, and typical resolution times.

The data comes from Royal Decree 557/2011, Law 14/2013, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official pages, and published consular criteria. When a figure depends on Spain's minimum wage (SMI) or IPREM, we recalculate it against the latest official publication.

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