If you are not an EU citizen, the hardest part of moving to Spain for a tech job is finding an employer that will support your work permit. This page lists companies on our board with verified visa sponsorship, and explains what sponsorship means in Spain.
What “sponsoring a visa” means in Spain
For most skilled tech hires, the permit is the Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit, in its EU Blue Card or national version (Ley 14/2013, article 71). Sponsorship usually means the employer:
- offers a contract that meets the rules, including the salary threshold, which is €41,356.36 gross a year for applications from late June 2026 (UGE update);
- proves to the UGE (the Ministry unit that handles these permits) that the company meets its requirements. The company only does this once: it is then registered with the UGE for three years (article 76.4);
- files the permit application, or supports you while you file it. The law lets either the company or the worker file (article 71.1).
The UGE must decide within 20 days of electronic filing (article 76.1). Our work visa guide covers every step.
Some sponsoring companies also offer relocation help, such as paying for flights, temporary housing or an immigration lawyer. That is separate from sponsorship, and we flag it separately on job pages.
How we verify sponsorship
We only mark a company as sponsoring visas when we have a public link that proves it. For example, a careers page that says the company sponsors work permits, or a job ad that offers visa support. We keep the link on file.
- Verified: public evidence that the company sponsors visas for roles in Spain.
- Companies without evidence are not on this list, even if they may sponsor in practice.
Sponsorship can depend on the role and seniority. Always check the job ad, and ask the recruiter early.
The list
This list is generated from approved companies on our board with verified visa sponsorship. It is updated automatically on every deploy.
Live data from the jobs and companies on this board, as of 26 September 2026.
| Company | City | Visa sponsorship | Relocation support | Open jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N26 | Barcelona | Verified | Verified | 20 |
| Voodoo | Barcelona | Verified | Verified | 10 |
| n8n | – | Verified | – | 8 |
| Wallapop | Barcelona | Verified | Verified | 4 |
| Secfix | – | Verified | – | 3 |
| FINN | – | Verified | Verified | 1 |
| Limehome | – | Verified | Verified | 1 |
See all current visa sponsorship jobs and jobs you can apply for from abroad.
Tips for job seekers who need sponsorship
- Target roles above the salary threshold. Jobs paying less than the threshold won’t qualify for the HQP permit, unless the reduced Blue Card rate applies. Our salary guide shows typical pay.
- Mention your status early. Say in your application or first call that you need a work permit. It saves time for everyone.
- Show you know the process. Recruiters at smaller companies may not know the HQP permit well. Point them to the UGE website and mention the 20-day decision deadline.
- Tech experience can count instead of a degree. For the EU Blue Card, ICT professionals can qualify with three years of relevant experience in the last seven years (article 71.2.a).
- Consider remote work. If you work for a company outside Spain, the digital nomad visa doesn’t need a Spanish sponsor. See our remote jobs.
Want an English-speaking team too? See companies that hire English speakers.
Are you an employer that sponsors?
If your company sponsors work permits for tech roles in Spain, send us a link to a public page that says so through post a job. We’ll review it and add your company.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a sponsor to work in Spain?
If you are not an EU citizen and want a job with a company in Spain, usually yes. Most skilled tech hires use the Highly Qualified Professional permit, which needs a qualifying job offer and salary. If you work remotely for a company outside Spain, the digital nomad visa doesn’t need a Spanish sponsor.
How long does visa sponsorship take in Spain?
The UGE must decide on the permit within 20 days of electronic filing. Before that, the employer proves to the UGE that it meets its requirements, but only once: the company is then registered with the UGE for three years. If you are abroad, you then apply for the visa, as our work visa guide explains.
Can I apply for the HQP permit myself instead of my employer?
Yes. The law lets either the company or the worker file the application. You still need a job offer that meets the rules, including the salary threshold, and the company must prove to the UGE that it meets its requirements. Sponsoring employers either file for you or support you while you file.
Can I get visa sponsorship in Spain without a degree?
Yes, for tech roles. For the EU Blue Card, ICT professionals can qualify with three years of relevant experience in the last seven years instead of a degree. You still need an offer that meets the salary threshold. Mention your experience, and the fact that you need a permit, early in the process.
Does visa sponsorship include relocation help?
Not necessarily. Some sponsoring companies also pay for flights, temporary housing or an immigration lawyer, but that is separate from sponsorship. We flag relocation support separately on job pages, so check each listing, and ask the recruiter early what the company will cover if you move.
How do you check that a company sponsors visas?
We only list a company as sponsoring when a public link proves it, such as a careers page saying it sponsors work permits or a job ad offering visa support. We keep that link on file. Companies without evidence are left off, even if they may sponsor in practice. Sponsorship can still depend on the role.