How do you know an employer sponsors visas?

Only from the advert itself. A job is listed here when its text states visa or work-permit sponsorship for a role in Spain, names a recruitment-in-origin (GECCO) programme, or matches an occupation on the SEPE shortage catalogue that is currently in force. We do not infer sponsorship from salary, sector or relocation perks.

The advert says “right to work in Spain required”. Is it here?

No. Adverts that require existing work authorisation, an EU passport or EU citizenship are treated as refusals and never appear on this page, even if they mention visas elsewhere.

How long does the work permit take?

Typically two to three months from application to visa, though it varies by province and consulate. The highly-qualified route through the Large Companies Unit is faster — around 20 working days for the authorisation.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

Not for the permit. Many sponsoring employers hire in English; check each advert’s language requirement — the card shows whether Spanish is required.

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Visa Sponsorship Jobs

Employers who say, in the advert, that they will sponsor a visa or work permit for a role in Spain — plus recruitment-in-origin (GECCO) programmes and roles on the in-force SEPE shortage list.

44 visa sponsorship jobs9 companies~185k avg salary

What it is

The classic route: a Spanish employer offers you a job and applies for your initial residence and work authorisation (autorización de residencia y trabajo por cuenta ajena). You then collect the visa at the consulate in your country and register in Spain on arrival.
For most roles the employer has to show that no suitable candidate is available in Spain or the EU — the labour-market test (situación nacional de empleo). That step is waived when the occupation is on the SEPE shortage catalogue for the province, and it does not apply to the highly-qualified route.
Every job listed here carries a verified signal: the employer’s own words in the advert saying they sponsor visas or work permits for this role in Spain, a named recruitment-in-origin programme, or a shortage-catalogue match that is currently in force.

Who it’s for

Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a company in Spain willing to handle the paperwork.
Candidates in any sector — sponsorship here is not limited to tech; hospitality, healthcare and trades appear too.
People who want to live in Spain long-term: this permit renews and counts towards permanent residence.

What it isn’t

It is not relocation help. Moving costs and housing support say nothing about whether a non-EU candidate may take the job — those adverts are not on this page.
It is not a guarantee. An advert stating sponsorship is the employer’s intent; the permit is still granted by the immigration office, and some roles are sponsored only for specific seniority or salary levels.

Key numbers

Who applies: The employer, in Spain
Labour-market test: Yes, unless shortage occupation or highly qualified
Initial permit: 1 year, renewable
Path to residence: Counts towards 5-year long-term residence

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know an employer sponsors visas?: Only from the advert itself. A job is listed here when its text states visa or work-permit sponsorship for a role in Spain, names a recruitment-in-origin (GECCO) programme, or matches an occupation on the SEPE shortage catalogue that is currently in force. We do not infer sponsorship from salary, sector or relocation perks.
The advert says “right to work in Spain required”. Is it here?: No. Adverts that require existing work authorisation, an EU passport or EU citizenship are treated as refusals and never appear on this page, even if they mention visas elsewhere.
How long does the work permit take?: Typically two to three months from application to visa, though it varies by province and consulate. The highly-qualified route through the Large Companies Unit is faster — around 20 working days for the authorisation.
Do I need to speak Spanish?: Not for the permit. Many sponsoring employers hire in English; check each advert’s language requirement — the card shows whether Spanish is required.