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Highly Qualified Professional Visa (PAC)

Your expertise. Spain's opportunity.

A job offer in Spain should be the exciting part, not the start of months of uncertainty. We prepare the application with your Spanish employer and file it with the UGE, so the decision can arrive in 20 days and you can start your new life with your family.

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20 days legal deadline to decide4.9★ from 85 reviews100% online filing
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Is this for you?

Does this sound familiar?

You found the right candidate, but an uncertain visa timeline could cost you the hire.

You have the offer, but you do not know if the salary and your profile qualify for the PAC permit.

Your experience is real, but proving it on paper without a Spanish employment record feels impossible.

Imagine your next chapter…

The career you earned, in the country you want.

Start in weeks, not months

Start in weeks, not months

A decision within 20 days, and without an answer in time the permit is granted by positive administrative silence.

Your family, from day one

Your family, from day one

Spouse or partner and children apply at the same time as you, and adult family members can work.

Keep more of what you earn

Keep more of what you earn

Many PAC holders can opt for the Beckham Law: 24% on qualifying income up to €600,000 (47% above).

A European base for your career

A European base for your career

Live in Spain with a residence card that lets you travel across the Schengen area.

A future that adds up

A future that adds up

Every year counts towards long-term residence and, later, Spanish nationality by residence.

Beckham Law eligibility depends on your tax history and must be requested within six months of registering with Social Security. We confirm whether it applies to you.

The part nobody tells you

The 20 days only work if the file is right.

The UGE is fast, but it is also strict. Most delays and requests for more documents come from avoidable mistakes made before filing.

  • Choosing the wrong permit type for the qualification or the salary
  • Experience letters without dates, duties or level of responsibility
  • A descriptive report that does not explain why the role is highly qualified
Have us review the case before filing →

The people behind your application

Raquel Carmona Flaquer, immigration lawyer
Raquel Carmona FlaquerLawyer, Figueres Bar no. 829 · Immigration & Nationality
Rafael Pazos, Global Mobility Consultant
Rafael PazosGlobal Mobility Consultant · Immigration & Nationality
Before you sign the contract

Find out if the role qualifies.

You are likely a strong fit

  • A job offer from a company in Spain for a qualified, senior or specialist role
  • A gross annual salary of at least €41,356.36 (2026 threshold)
  • A university degree, or proven professional experience in the field
  • No criminal record in Spain or in your countries of residence over the last five years

Not yet, or needs a strategy first

  • The salary is below the threshold, or partly variable
  • Your experience is mostly freelance or hard to document
  • The company is not up to date with tax or Social Security
  • You want to work for a foreign employer remotely (the Digital Nomad Visa may fit better)
  • You plan to start your own business in Spain
Free case assessment

Stop guessing. Get a real answer.

Tell us about the role, the salary and the profile. A lawyer reviews it and tells you which permit fits, what could slow it down and the fastest way to file.

  • Whether your profile qualifies for the PAC permit
  • Whether the salary meets the 2026 threshold
  • How to prove experience without a Spanish employment record
  • No cost, no obligation
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Complex profiles. Approved files.

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Approved without work contracts
Success story

Approved without work contracts

Years of experience proven with home-country records instead of contracts, and the permit granted.

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Approved in 8 days, partner included
Success story

Approved in 8 days, partner included

A fast-track permit for a researcher, with the partner’s application filed at the same time.

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6 benefits of hiring through the PAC
For companies

6 benefits of hiring through the PAC

Why companies use this route to bring international talent to Spain quickly and legally.

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Why we take this personally

Talent should not wait months for a stamp.

The MigratioLex Team · Immigration, Citizenship, Tax & Real Estate

Empuriabrava, Costa Brava
From job offer to residence card

The paperwork is ours. The opportunity is yours.

How we work: the INSIDER method

Seven stages. You focus on the new role.

INSIDER is our method: one team manages the whole process with the hiring company and the professional, from the first review to the residence card.

IInitial Eligibility AssessmentRole, salary and profile, checked first.

A short assessment tells us whether the role and the candidate meet the requirements of the highly qualified professional permit, before anyone spends time on documents.

What you getA clear yes, or exactly what needs to change first.

NNavigate Your Legal StrategyThe consultation where we ask what nobody else asked.

We map the role, the salary, the qualification or professional experience and the family plans, so the strategy fits the real situation, not a template.

The resultThe route with the fewest obstacles for this hire.

SShape Your Spain StrategyImmigration joined up with tax and family.

We connect the permit with the Beckham Law regime, Social Security and family members, and coordinate specialists where the case needs them.

The resultNo surprises after arrival.

IIndividual Action PlanApproach, scope, fees and next steps, in writing.

The hiring company and the professional receive a tailored plan: documents, responsibilities and timeline for each party.

What you getEveryone knows what to do and when.

DDocument OnboardingYour platform, your checklist, our review of every file.

The company and the professional upload documents to our platform. We cross-check the employment contract, qualifications, proof of experience and company records, and prepare the descriptive report of the role.

The resultA complete file, with no gaps for the UGE to question.

EExpert Review & FilingA second review, then the company files with the UGE.

An independent second review by our legal team, then we file the application with the UGE on behalf of the hiring company, and answer any requirement within the deadline.

The resultA decision within the 20-day legal deadline.

RResidence Card & Settling InVisa, TIE and Beckham Law.

After approval: the visa if the professional is abroad, TIE fingerprints, padrón registration and, where it fits, the Beckham Law application. The process ends when you are settled.

What you getA new life in Spain, fully in order.

20
Days to decide
3
Years initial permit
24%
Beckham Law rate
No
Labour market test
Before you decide

Questions people ask us first.

How long does the process take?

The UGE has 20 days to decide. If there is no answer within that period, the application is deemed granted by positive administrative silence. If you are abroad, the consular visa comes after the approval.

What is the minimum salary in 2026?

€41,356.36 gross per year for the highly qualified professional (PAC) permit in 2026.

Who files the application: the professional or the company?

The hiring company, or a person authorised by it. The professional cannot file this permit on their own behalf: the application is submitted to the UGE by the Spanish company that hires them, or by someone it authorises to act on its behalf, such as its legal representative or a lawyer. We prepare the file with the company and, with its authorisation, handle the filing and any requirement from the UGE.

Can I apply while I am already in Spain?

Yes. If you are in Spain legally, the application can be filed from Spain and your current stay or residence is extended until the decision.

Can my family come with me?

Yes. Your spouse or partner, your children and, in certain cases, dependent parents can apply at the same time, without waiting for the year of residence required for ordinary family reunification.

How long is the permit valid?

Up to three years, or the length of the contract plus three months, renewable for two-year periods while the conditions are maintained. After five years you can apply for long-term residence.

Can you guarantee approval?

The final decision always rests with the administration. What we control is the quality of the file: we only file once the case is complete, consistent and legally supported.

Free guideWant to understand the whole procedure first?Read our complete guide to the highly qualified professional permit: requirements, salary threshold, documents and timeline.Read the complete guide →
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