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Work and residence authorisation for employment with a Spanish employer.
Who it's for
A company in Spain wants to hire you, and your role does not fit one of the fast-track categories. The employed ('cuenta ajena') permit is the general-regime route: your employer files for the initial work and residence authorisation, you apply for the visa once it is approved, and the labour-market test applies unless an exemption or shortage occupation covers your role. Sequencing the steps correctly is most of the battle — and it is our job, not yours.
Key requirements
A firm job offer or contract from an employer established in Spain.
The labour-market test satisfied, or an exemption that fits your case.
The qualifications or licences the role legally requires.
A clean criminal record and no irregular presence in Spain.
Requirements are summarised at a general level. Your lawyer confirms the exact list for your situation before anything is filed.
How the process works
Every Turkkanlar case moves through the same nine-stage lifecycle in your client portal. Your lawyer controls each transition — you see all of it.
Typical documents
This is the live checklist template for this procedure — the same one that drives your client portal, so you always know what's missing.
Valid passport (full copy)
All pages, valid for the entire application period.
Recent passport-size photo
Criminal record certificate (apostilled + sworn translation)
From countries of residence in the last 5 years; issued within 90 days.
Private health insurance policy
Full coverage in Spain without co-payments.
Proof of address / padrón registration
Employment contract or binding job offer
Your lawyer tailors the checklist to your case; documents may be added or waived based on your situation and nationality.
Related procedures
General information, not legal advice. Spanish immigration rules change and every case is different — speak to a lawyer about your specific situation.
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