This document outlines a fast track process in Spain for obtaining work permits for large companies and strategic sectors. It allows for expedited permits for: [1] top managers and highly skilled workers at large Spanish companies in certain industries like IT, renewable energy, and aeronautics; [2] highly qualified technicians hired by public organizations; and [3] university lecturers and researchers. It also covers permits for projects deemed to be of public interest based on job creation, investment levels, or scientific/technological innovation. The process is administered by Spain's General Directorate of Immigration.

1. LARGE COMPANIES AND STRATEGIC SECTORS UNIT AT GENERAL
DIRECTORATE OF IMMIGRATION – MINISTRY OF LABOR (Fast track process)
Spanish companies can benefit from this process in the following situations:
a) Top Managers or highly skilled employees if the Spanish company meets
one of these requirements:
o Average of 500 employees in Spanish payroll (according to Social
Security) during last 3 months prior to work permit application
submission.
o Last year turn over in Spain over 200 million €.
o Net assets in Spain over 100 million €.
o Average foreign investment of at least 1 million € during last 3
years prior to work permit application.
o Area of activity of the company in Spain is one of these: IT,
renewable energy, environment protection, water and its treatment,
health sciences, biopharma and biotechnology, and aeronautics.
o Other strategic sectors not listed above: Secretary of State for
Migration will decide, prior positive report of competent Ministry or
Regional Authority ,if company can qualify.
b) Highly qualified technicians or scientists hired by public organisms (State, local)
c) University lecturers to be hired by a Spanish University.
d) Highly qualified technicians or scientists for research to well known Universities
or Research Centers, or for R+D Departments of companies.
e) Well known artists or artists and technicians taking part in an international
project culturally relevant.
f) Highly qualified employees and Top Managers that take part in a project
considered (and evidenced) of public interest, based on the following
criteria:
o Significant increase of job positions created in the sector or
geographical area where the project will take place.
o Extraordinary investment with impact socioeconomically, relevant
in the geographical area.
o Relevant scientific or technological innovation
Types of authorization
-Local hires
-Local hires Blue Card
-Transnational work permits
-Residence and Work for Research
-Short term work permits for artists