Country dossier · Europe
Spain
Routes, costs and best-fit cities in Spain — from official sources.
Spain is in Europe. 1325 cities tracked. Unemployment rate is 10.38 %. 8 legal residence routes on record. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.
Official sources·1325 cities tracked·Last checked 2026-06-13
Legal routes
Official residence and work routes. Verify current requirements at the linked authority before applying.
Moving from popular origins to Spain now lives in the corridor hub.
| Route | Status | Processing | Minimum salary | Family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenta Ajena (Work permit for employees — general regime) | Active | 56 days | 1080 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| Cuenta Propia (Self-employed work permit) | Active | 56 days | 1080 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| Estudiante (Student Visa) | Active | 28 days | 700 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| EU Blue Card (Tarjeta Azul UE) | Active | 84 days | 2884 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| Reagrupación Familiar | Active | 84 days | 1080 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| Trabajo Estacional (Seasonal Work Permit, GECCO-managed) | Active | 42 days | 1080 EUR | Must verify | Migraciones España |
| Visa de Nómada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa, Ley de Startups 28/2022) | Active | 28 days | 2750 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
| Visado de Residencia No Lucrativa (Non-Lucrative Visa) | Active | 56 days | 2400 EUR | Yes | Migraciones España |
Cost & work summary
Country medians across all tracked cities. Each figure carries its own source and observation date.
Best cities by profile
Top cities in Spain by population, from the current catalog.
Spain vs neighbours
Only metrics where all countries have data are shown.
| Metric | Spain | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Broker fee bearer | varies category | varies category |
| Digital residence application available | Yes boolean | Yes boolean |
| English service class | partial category | partial category |
| House price index QoQ | 1.78 % | 4.56 % |
| House price index YoY | 13.17 % | 20.9 % |
| Integration course available | Yes boolean | Yes boolean |
Topic guides for Spain
Official sources
FAQ
What does this Spain page cover?
Country-level migration indicators, legal residence pathways, and linked city pages in the current catalog.
Where do Spain numbers come from?
From the country’s official statistical, migration, labour, environment and health authorities, and from recognized international organizations such as Eurostat, OECD, EEA and WHO.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.