A quick look at tourist access and residency programs for Spain.
Turkey passport holders
Regular passport
Schengen visaShort-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.
Special passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Service passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Diplomatic passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Featured programs
7 programs
Remote work for companies outside Spain
Highly qualified or shortage-skill employment
Employment residence path
Visa & residency
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Visa & residency
7 programs tracked from official sources.
Remote work for companies outside Spain
Eligibility
Visa and residence route for international remote workers in Spain; for foreign nationals carrying out remote work or professional activity for companies located outside Spain using computer, telematic, or telecommunications means. Self-employed applicants may also work for Spain-based companies if that work is no more than 20% of total activity.
Highly qualified or shortage-skill employment
Eligibility
Residence route for highly qualified third-country workers in Spain; requirements normally include relevant qualifications or professional experience, an employment contract or binding offer, and national labour-market or salary conditions.
Salary and qualification thresholds are country-specific and should be checked on the official page before application.
Employment residence path
Eligibility
Residence route for third-country nationals with employment in Spain; requirements normally include a job offer or contract, any required work authorisation, and national conditions on pay, housing, insurance, or labour-market access.
EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment
Eligibility
EU Blue Card route for highly qualified employment in Spain; normally requires higher qualifications or equivalent professional experience, an employment contract or binding job offer, and the national salary threshold.
National EU Blue Card salary thresholds change over time and are listed by the official source.
Study residence permit
Eligibility
Residence route for third-country nationals admitted to study in Spain; requirements normally include admission to an eligible education institution, sufficient resources, health insurance, and a valid travel document.
Close family of eligible resident or citizen
Eligibility
Residence route for eligible close family members joining a sponsor in Spain; requirements normally include proof of family relationship, sponsor status, accommodation, resources, and public-order checks.
Independent economic activity
Eligibility
Residence route for third-country nationals intending to carry out self-employed or independent economic activity in Spain; requirements normally include a viable activity, permits where required, resources, and national economic-interest checks.
