Residence for Professional Internships in Spain

Have you recently completed your higher education or are you currently studying and want to gain professional experience in Spain?

The Internship Residence Permit allows you to join a Spanish company and apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting while continuing your professional development.

This permit is designed for foreign nationals who:

Have completed a higher education degree within the past two years
You are currently enrolled in a program leading to such a degree — either in Spain or abroad.

The Internship Residence Permit allows for internships in Spanish companies through two main pathways:

An internship agreement with a host organization
A training employment contract under Spanish labor regulations.

The application must be submitted electronically by the host company or entity. Once approved, the permit enables you to live and undertake internships anywhere in Spain.

Benefits

Legal residence and professional experience :

Enables you to live in Spain while gaining hands-on training in your field.

In-country application :

You can apply from within Spain if you’re already legally present

No labor market test :

The national employment situation does not apply, simplifying the hiring process for companies.

Extended duration :

Initially valid for up to 12 months, with the possibility of a one-time renewal for a total of 24 months.

Educational compatibility :

Fully compatible with university internship agreements and advanced vocational training programs.

Positive administrative silence :

If the administration does not issue a decision within 30 days, the application is automatically approved.

Once your application is approved, you will be able to apply for your Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).

Requirements

Educational qualification :

You must have obtained a higher education degree within the past two years, or be currently enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

Internship placement :

You must have been accepted to complete an internship through one of the following:

A training internship agreement with a host entity
A training employment contract, in which case Spanish labor law applies.

Relevance to studies :

The internship must be directly related to your field of study and academic level.

Health coverage :

You must have valid medical insurance in Spain.

Financial means :

You must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your stay.

Criminal background :

You must not have a criminal record within the past five years in any country where you have resided.

Legal status :

If you are already in Spain, you must be in a regular and legal situation.

The agreement or contract must include:

A description of the internship program and its training goals.
Internship duration and schedule.
Internship conditions and supervision framework.
Internship schedule and contractual relationship with the host entity.

How Does the Process Work?

1 Initial Contact
2 Consultation
3 Contracting and Payment
4 Document Preparation and Management
5 Fingerprinting Process
6 Ongoing Support

Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Register quickly and easily through our app — it takes just 1 minute! Simply click the “Become a Client” button in the menu and begin your smooth,,secure journey toward your future in Spain.

We will schedule a personalized consultation to thoroughly assess your situation and develop a strategic plan tailored to your specific needs. During this stage, we will formalize the necessary agreements to ensure a transparent, efficient, and well-structured collaboration before beginning the process.

Once the agreement is formalized, you may choose the payment method that best suits your needs:

Full Upfront Payment: Ensures faster and uninterrupted processing.
Split Payment: Pay in two installments, offering greater flexibility and convenience.

Documentation: We support you throughout the process, from gathering all required documents to assembling a complete and accurate application file.
Submission of application: Once all documents are ready, we submit your application electronically.
Waiting period: Once the application is submitted, if you apply from Spain and have an activeresidence or study stay, your current permit remains valid until resolution.
Obtaining your residence card: Once the application is approved, you’ll receive your residence
card in about one month.

Appointment: We will schedule your appointment at the police station on your behalf.
Documentation: Bring your passport and one photo for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE); we handle the rest.
Fingerprinting: You’ll receive your TIE within 30 to 45 days, certifying your residence in Spain.

At IGOLAW, our support doesn’t end once your residence is approved. You are never on your own—our team in Barcelona is here to assist you with tax matters, renewals, and any additional procedures you may need, ensuring ongoing guidance and peace of mind.

PRICES

BASIC PACKAGE

Affordable option for those who have already advanced part of the process.
Offers a review and submission of the case file by a lawyer, with basic follow-up. It does not include responses to official requests or additional services. Recommended for those who already have their documentation prepared and experience with immigration procedures.

€300

STANDARD PACKAGE

Complete assistance with the essentials.
Includes all the fundamental steps of the procedure, with legal advice, preparation of the case file, and follow-up, as well as payment of fees and management of key appointments. Ideal for those who want security and support but do not need additional services such as translations or opening a bank account.

€550

PREMIUM PACKAGE

Comprehensive and worry-free service.
Designed for those who seek full support throughout the entire process. It includes everything from document preparation, sworn translations, and administrative procedures to personal assistance at appointments and coverage of all official fees.

€1250

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Preguntas Más Comunes sobre

Foreign nationals who have obtained a higher education degree within the last two years, or who are currently studying to obtain one—whether in Spain or abroad—can apply. They may carry out internships in a company through an internship agreement or an internship employment contract to improve their knowledge and gain experience in a professional environment.

No. In cases where the foreign national is linked to the host entity through an internship employment contract, the national employment situation does not apply. However, the contract must comply with the regulations for internship employment contracts and include, at a minimum, the content established in the article corresponding to the internship agreement.

The permit usually lasts for 12 months, or the duration of the internship agreement if it is shorter. It can be renewed only once, but the total duration (initial authorization plus renewal) cannot exceed 2 years. If it is based on an internship employment contract, the duration will be as stated in the contract according to applicable labor law.