Residence for Highly Qualified Professionals in Spain.
The legal route used by companies in Spain to hire executive and specialist technical profiles. Decision within 20 business days.
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Ignasi Puig Espina
Immigration law specialist
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cases managed
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correct first time
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+2.400
cases managed
98%
cases correct first time
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documentation ready
What is this procedure?
What is it, what is it for, and who needs it?
What is Highly Qualified Professionals (PAC)?
The PAC authorization (Highly Qualified Professionals) is a residence and work permit regulated by Law 14/2013 that allows Spanish companies to swiftly hire executives and specialist technical profiles. It is filed with the UGE-CE with a maximum resolution period of 20 business days.
What it's used for
- Hire executives, managers and specialist technicians from abroad
- Obtain residence and work authorization without checking the National Employment Situation
- Process residence for family members simultaneously
- The professional can work and pay Social Security contributions from day one
Who needs it
Spanish companies that need to hire executive or specialist technical profiles
Professionals with a higher university degree or 3+ years of qualified experience
Students in Spain who have completed their studies and receive a qualified job offer
We understand your situation
Hiring international talent may seem like a long and complex process, but the PAC route (Highly Qualified Professionals) is one of the fastest and most stable permits in the Spanish immigration system. The procedure is filed electronically with the UGE-CE and, once approved, the worker can reside and work in Spain from day one. We take care of the entire process so that the company and the professional can focus on what matters.
The process
How our service works
Assessment
You answer a few questions and we confirm this is the right procedure for you.
Document preparation
You upload everything to your private area and we review it.
Procedure management
We prepare documentation, payments and submission.
Appointment / Resolution
We guide you on what you need to do.
Real-time tracking
Notifications via email and WhatsApp.
Preparation
Documents you need
Check the ones you already have to see your progress
Don't worry if you don't have all the documents. Our team will guide you to obtain or replace them.
Reviews
What our clients say
"We hired a CTO from Brazil and in less than a month he was already working legally. The Vive Legal team handled absolutely everything."
Tech Startup Madrid
PAC — Chief Technology Officer
"I was in Spain on a student visa and got an executive position. Vive Legal processed my modification to PAC without me having to leave the country."
Ana R.
PAC from a study stay
Pricing
No surprises. All-inclusive.
One-time payment · Final price
+€250 per family member (does not include TIE)
Pay in installments with Klarna
Interest-free
287 €/month
Full service
What our management includes
Case review by an immigration specialist
Review of documents required for the procedure
Preparation of official forms
Payment of official fees on behalf of the client
Electronic filing of the case with the UGE-CE
Case follow-up and correction handling until resolution
Instant notification of process progress
Success guarantee: if our work contains errors, we refund the service fees
Garantía de servicio
Si nuestro trabajo contiene errores, te devolvemos el importe del servicio (excepto costes administrativos).
*Documentation prepared in 24h after receiving all necessary information.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Ready to get started?
File prepared and ready to submit. No bureaucracy, no errors.
30 min with a specialist lawyer · No commitment