🇪🇸 Spain · Employer-sponsored work
Initial Authorization of Residence and Work (Form EX17) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,221 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 18,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €16 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/migraciones/w/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-y-trabajo-por-cuenta-ajena-hi-16-.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,221.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Home - Migrations ... The State Secretariat for Migrations is the body responsible for implementing the migration policy — homepage, no work-authorization criteria or salary”
“Es una autorización de residencia temporal y trabajo por cuenta ajena que solicita un empleador o empresario para la contratación de una persona trabajadora extranjera mayor de 16 años por un periodo superior a noventa días e inferior a cinco años.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.