Residence and Work Authorisation (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo)
Track the employer-led application for initial residence and work authorisation, filed at the Foreigners' Office where the job is located, through to the worker's own visa application at the Spanish consulate once approved. Does not cover self-employment (cuenta propia) authorisations.
Real cases and timelines: Residence and Work Authorisation (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find experiences and cases for “Residence and Work Authorisation (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo)”?
No shared cases are available for this procedure or variant yet. You can contribute by sharing your own case timeline and its steps.
How long does “Residence and Work Authorisation (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo)” take in Spain?
No usable average is available for the cases currently included at this procedure level. Durations can vary by situation; shared timelines will help compare observed processing times once sufficient data is available.
What are the steps for “Residence and Work Authorisation (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo)”?
The catalog lists the following steps in their configured order:
- Application submitted by employer
- Additional documents requested
- Decision received
- Visa collected at consulate
- Foreigner ID card (TIE) collected
A case may include only some of these steps or follow a different timeline. This list does not mean that every step is mandatory.