Document Checklist - Highly Qualified Professional Visa to Spain
A free 7-point checklist to help you to manage your visa documents for the Spain Highly Qualified Professional Visa.
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National visa application form
Each applicant, or their representative, must complete and sign a visa application form, filling in each of its sections.-
Download visa application form
StepFill in visa application form.
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Passport-sized photographs
Recent passport-sized photographs meeting Schengen visa specifications.-
Get passport photos taken
Step Estimated Cost: 15 USDHave passport-sized photographs taken that meet Schengen visa requirements (recent, color, white background, 35x45mm).
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Passport
Valid passport of the highly qualified professional.-
Obtain passport copy
StepGet a copy of the highly qualified professional's valid passport.
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Residence permit
Original and a copy of the permit issued by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit.-
Obtain copy of permit from your company
StepBusinesses will apply for a residence permit which is then issues by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit.
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Criminal Background Check
Background check results for the highly qualified professional.-
Conduct background checks
Step Estimated Cost: 60 USDPerform necessary background checks on the highly qualified professional as required by Spanish regulations.
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Proof of residence
Proof of residence in the consular district.-
Obtain documents to prove residence
StepProof of residence in the consular district.
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UGE-CE Submission
Complete set of documents to be submitted to the Large Business and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE-CE).-
Compile documents
Step 1Gather all required documents including company certification, employment contract, job description, HQP's resume, passport copy, background checks, and educational qualifications. -
Submit to UGE-CE
Step 2Submit the complete package of documents to the Large Business and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE-CE) for processing the Highly Qualified Professional Visa application.
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