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Fast-track residence and work authorisation for managers and highly qualified employees under Law 14/2013.
Who it's for
You have the offer; we handle the permit. The Highly Qualified Professional permit is Spain's fast-track route for executives, managers and specialist employees hired by a company in Spain. It runs through the Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE) under Law 14/2013 — no labour-market test, and your spouse and children can apply at the same time. For employers, it is usually the quickest compliant way to put senior international talent to work in Spain.
Key requirements
A managerial or specialist role with a company established in Spain.
A university degree, or equivalent professional experience for the position.
A salary consistent with the thresholds set for the role category.
A clean criminal record for the past five years and a valid passport.
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
University degree or proof of professional experience
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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