Work visas for tech jobs in Spain
The main route for skilled tech workers from outside the country, in plain English. Amounts are gross (before tax) and come from the official source linked under each one.
EU Blue Card
Minimum salary
€41,356 per year (Gross a year: 1.4 × the national average salary)
Lower minimum: €33,085 per year for hard-to-fill professional jobs, and people who graduated in the last 3 years.
What you need
- A contract or firm job offer of at least 6 months
- A degree from at least 3 years of higher education
Without a degree
- 5 years of relevant experience
- IT professionals and managers: 3 years in the last 7
Source: Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration (Large Companies Unit): salary threshold update(opens in new tab). Checked 9 October 2026.
Settling in Spain
- Spain is in the European Union, so the EU Blue Card is one of the work-permit routes.
- Permanent residency: usually after about 5 years of living there.
- Citizenship: usually possible after about 10 years.
Tech jobs in Spain
42 tech jobs in Spain with visa sponsorship evidence. Each job shows whether its salary meets the minimums above.
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Other countries
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page and talk to an immigration lawyer before you decide.