Emigration to Spain for Ukrainians: obtaining a visa, relocation opportunities, rules for obtaining a residence permit and work permit
The mild and temperate climate of Spain, as well as its well-developed infrastructure and favourable geographical location, contribute to the fact that foreigners choose the country as a place for long-term or even permanent residence. Currently, there are more than 300,000 Ukrainians in Spain, including military refugees and labour migrants. Find out how a Ukrainian can emigrate to Spain, including obtaining a visa, residence permit and work permit
What types of visas are available in Spain?
First of all, visas are divided into two categories according to their functional purpose:
- immigration - for permanent residence in the country;
What documents are required to apply for a visa at the Spanish consulate?
1. Completed and printed online application form
2. Confirmation with the application number
3. A written agreement
4. Foreign passport of a citizen of Ukraine (full photocopy of all pages of this passport) - in case of other valid foreign passports, all originals and full copies of these passports are provided (validity period - 3 months from the date of the end of the trip)
5. Two colour photographs of 3.5×4.5 size, 80% of the face, white background
6. A photocopy of all pages of the internal passport (for biometric passports - an additional copy of the extract from the register of the territorial community on the place of residence)
7. Certificate from the place of work (all phone numbers must be active and up-to-date so that consular officers can call to check).
8. Information about the old passport (original and copy of the cancelled passport, certificate from the Federal Security Service - if it has been withdrawn).
9. Bank statement (60 euros per day per person is required);
What are the terms of visa application to Spain?
How to obtain permanent residence in Spain?
Documents for obtaining permanent residence in Spain
- An application in Spanish to be submitted to the Spanish Consulate;
- A foreign passport that expires in at least one year;
- Certificate of no criminal record and no criminal history;
- Documentary evidence of the availability of funds sufficient for living in Spain:
for employed foreigners - a certificate of income issued by the employer;
for students - a scholarship and a bank statement on the availability of funds;
for entrepreneurs - a certificate from the tax authorities on the company's income;
for dependents - a letter from a sponsor.
- Confirmation of housing in Spain (own or rented);
- Proof of health insurance;
Who is eligible for a residence permit in Spain?
- Foreign citizens who have entered into a contract with a Spanish citizen/resident;
- Persons whose relatives are Spanish citizens/residents;
- Foreign nationals with Spanish roots;
- Persons who have purchased real estate for at least 500,000 euros;
- Refugees;
- Foreign nationals working under contract in Spain;
- Persons studying in Spanish universities with subsequent employment;
- Persons who create jobs, conduct business, make significant investments in the development of the Spanish economy;
How to get a work permit in Spain?
Documents required to obtain a work permit in Spain
- civil passport and copies of all pages;
- a foreign passport with at least four months of validity remaining;
- three photographs;
- proof of financial status (bank account statement or sponsorship letter from the employer);
- a certificate of no criminal record valid for no more than three months;
- a copy of the job offer from the employer;
- health certificate;
All documents must be translated into Spanish with the help of the Consulate General of Spain or a certified translator.
In addition, graduates in Spain will have to undergo nostrification, a procedure for confirming their diploma.
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