🇪🇸 Spain · Skilled independent
Highly Qualified Professional Authorization (HQP, Ley 14/2013) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,333 |
| Minimum annual salary | €40,000 |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Minimum investment | €50,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Education | bachelors |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €16 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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/documents/1823432/1826077/triptico-profesionales-altamente-cualificados-INGLES.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,333.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“In case of graduates or postgraduates: HQP´s university degree or HQP´s qualification from a [prestigious university/business school] (official inclusion.gob.es triptico 'HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS (Ley 14/2013)'). Cf. Ley 14/2013 Art. 71: 'Companies needing to incorporate... foreign professionals... may apply for a residence permit for highly-qualified professionals' for 'Management or highly-qualified personnel.' — minimum credential is a u”
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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 2026-06-08.