The Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) visa in Spain
HQP (Autorización de residencia para profesionales altamente cualificados) is a residence permit for non-EU professionals with specialized skills, management roles or a university degree. It is valid for up to 3 years and lets you live and work in Spain. You need a job offer from a company in Spain and a gross salary of at least €41,356 per year.
Minimum salary requirements
HQP visa
from €41,356*
Minimum gross salary for the Highly Qualified Professional residence permit. A single threshold for all positions.
EU Blue Card
from €33,085*
Reduced threshold for shortage occupations and for professionals who graduated within the last 3 years. General threshold: €41,356.
*Information is current as of October 2026. Thresholds are updated annually, please confirm the exact amount during your consultation.
Who is this visa for
- Top managers and executives relocating to Spain
- Engineers, IT and tech specialists hired by a company in Spain
- Professionals transferred to a Spanish office of their company
- University graduates with a job offer from €41,356 per year
Key Requirements
- Employment contract with a company in Spain and a gross salary of at least €41,356 per year
- University degree or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Position that requires high qualification (management or specialist role)
- Legal stay in Spain or application from your home country
- Clean criminal record for the last 5 years
Beckham Law: 6 years of premium tax status
- Flat 24% tax rate on Spanish employment income up to €600,000
- Foreign income generally not taxed in Spain
- Available for 6 years: the year of arrival plus 5 more
- No Spanish tax residency in the previous 5 years
- Must be requested within 6 months of registering with Spanish Social Security (no exceptions)
Why Beckham Law changes everything
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Without Beckham Law
You pay progressive Spanish tax up to 47–50% depending on the region -
With Beckham Law
This is one of the most favorable tax regimes in Spain for new residents. You can apply within 6 months of registering with Spanish Social Security, so we recommend starting right after your move.
Beckham Law activation
Fiscal setup complete from day one
Approval
Visa issued and TIE appointment scheduled
Processing (1-3 months)
Status tracking and authority requests handled
Submission
Official application through legal registry
Document collection (2-4 weeks)
Full preparation with expert guidance
Payment
Selected package confirmed
Consultation
Eligibility check, Beckham Law strategy, personalized plan
How it works
1600+
have moved with us.
> 1000
positive decisions on various types of residence permits in 2025.
98.8%
of clients receive visa approval.
Our Team
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Alina Kaba
CEO & Founder -
Leticia López
Immigration lawyer -
Yulia García
Relocation expert -
Oleg Skidanov
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F.A.Q.
To provide accurate and professional guidance, DreamLife starts the relocation process with a consultation.
Relocation cases often involve multiple factors such as visa eligibility, family situation, timelines, documentation, and costs. A consultation allows our experts to review your situation and recommend the most suitable relocation strategy and DreamLife program.
We offer several consultation options depending on your needs, starting from €50.
During the consultation we can:
• review your situation and relocation goals
• confirm the most suitable visa option
• explain the relocation process and timelines
• outline the next steps and expected costs.
This approach allows us to provide clear, tailored advice and ensure a smooth relocation process for our clients.
Relocation cases often involve multiple factors such as visa eligibility, family situation, timelines, documentation, and costs. A consultation allows our experts to review your situation and recommend the most suitable relocation strategy and DreamLife program.
We offer several consultation options depending on your needs, starting from €50.
During the consultation we can:
• review your situation and relocation goals
• confirm the most suitable visa option
• explain the relocation process and timelines
• outline the next steps and expected costs.
This approach allows us to provide clear, tailored advice and ensure a smooth relocation process for our clients.
DreamLife relocation programs are activated upon full payment.
Once the program is confirmed, our team immediately begins working on your case and allocates the necessary specialists to support your relocation.
Depending on the program, this may include immigration lawyers, relocation advisors, and lifestyle specialists coordinating housing, appointments, schools, and other practical arrangements.
This approach allows us to start all processes in parallel and ensure an efficient relocation timeline.
Once the program is confirmed, our team immediately begins working on your case and allocates the necessary specialists to support your relocation.
Depending on the program, this may include immigration lawyers, relocation advisors, and lifestyle specialists coordinating housing, appointments, schools, and other practical arrangements.
This approach allows us to start all processes in parallel and ensure an efficient relocation timeline.
We accept all forms of payment, including debit and credit cards, as well as bank transfers and Stripe/PayPal.
The right program depends on your relocation experience and the level of support you need.
Basic package
Recommended if you already have experience with relocation processes, understand visa requirements, speak foreign languages, and are comfortable handling practical steps independently.
Resident package
Recommended for most clients who are relocating for the first time.
In addition to immigration support, this package includes assistance with housing search and bank account opening — two processes that are often difficult and time-consuming for foreigners who are not familiar with local systems or language.
Life package
Recommended for families or clients who want full relocation support.
In this program our team assists not only with immigration and housing, but also with school placement, which is an important process that usually needs to start before your arrival in Spain. While you are preparing documents for your move, our team can already begin researching schools and housing options for your family.
Basic package
Recommended if you already have experience with relocation processes, understand visa requirements, speak foreign languages, and are comfortable handling practical steps independently.
Resident package
Recommended for most clients who are relocating for the first time.
In addition to immigration support, this package includes assistance with housing search and bank account opening — two processes that are often difficult and time-consuming for foreigners who are not familiar with local systems or language.
Life package
Recommended for families or clients who want full relocation support.
In this program our team assists not only with immigration and housing, but also with school placement, which is an important process that usually needs to start before your arrival in Spain. While you are preparing documents for your move, our team can already begin researching schools and housing options for your family.
Of course! Share your story with the team in messages or during the consultation, and we will help you find the best solution. Even if we can't help directly, we will be able to point you in the right direction or to our trust partners. Sometimes, that's all you need.
DreamLife helps you not only move to Spain but build your life here.
Most companies focus only on visas. At DreamLife, we support the entire relocation journey. Moving to a new country is not just about obtaining residency — it is about building a stable and comfortable life.
Our team helps clients take care of the key aspects that shape everyday life in Spain: immigration status, housing, healthcare, education for children, financial setup, and practical integration into the local environment. This holistic approach ensures that your relocation is not only legal, but also sustainable and comfortable.
Long-term strategy, not just entry
We don’t think only about the first step. Our goal is to help you build a long-term relocation strategy from the initial move to residency stability, permanent residency and, when relevant, citizenship.
By planning several steps ahead, we help our clients choose the most efficient path and avoid costly mistakes.
International expertise and multilingual support
DreamLife works with international clients from many different countries and backgrounds. Our team speaks multiple languages and operates across different regions of Spain, allowing us to support a wide range of relocation scenarios.
This international perspective combined with local experience allows us to provide practical, flexible and professional guidance at every stage of the move.
Real relocation support
Relocation does not end when the visa is approved. Many important steps begin afterwards finding housing, enrolling children in schools, navigating healthcare, opening bank accounts and adapting to everyday life.
Our team stays involved throughout the process to ensure that clients feel supported and confident while building their new life in Spain.
Most companies focus only on visas. At DreamLife, we support the entire relocation journey. Moving to a new country is not just about obtaining residency — it is about building a stable and comfortable life.
Our team helps clients take care of the key aspects that shape everyday life in Spain: immigration status, housing, healthcare, education for children, financial setup, and practical integration into the local environment. This holistic approach ensures that your relocation is not only legal, but also sustainable and comfortable.
Long-term strategy, not just entry
We don’t think only about the first step. Our goal is to help you build a long-term relocation strategy from the initial move to residency stability, permanent residency and, when relevant, citizenship.
By planning several steps ahead, we help our clients choose the most efficient path and avoid costly mistakes.
International expertise and multilingual support
DreamLife works with international clients from many different countries and backgrounds. Our team speaks multiple languages and operates across different regions of Spain, allowing us to support a wide range of relocation scenarios.
This international perspective combined with local experience allows us to provide practical, flexible and professional guidance at every stage of the move.
Real relocation support
Relocation does not end when the visa is approved. Many important steps begin afterwards finding housing, enrolling children in schools, navigating healthcare, opening bank accounts and adapting to everyday life.
Our team stays involved throughout the process to ensure that clients feel supported and confident while building their new life in Spain.