Following the transposition of EU regulations, Spain has recently adopted a number of significant changes to the rules related to the EU Blue Card, a tool designed to facilitate the labour mobility of highly qualified workers within the European Union (EU). These changes respond to the need to boost the attraction of talent and promote competitiveness in the European labour market.
What is the EU Blue Card?The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU workers who wish to exercise their profession in an EU member state (with the exception of Denmark and Ireland).
In Spain, the body in charge of processing this type of permit is the Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE).
Main changes in the new rulesThe new EU Blue Card regulation, which came into force on 10 May 2023, introduces several significant changes:
In the case of Spain, holders of an EU card granted in any other member state may work in Spain without being required to obtain special authorisation for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days.
In case the worker wants to move for a period longer than 90 days, he/she must apply for a new permit in Spain (within one month of entry) provided that:
The new EU Blue Card regulation represents an important step towards promoting international labour mobility in the European Union, which is positioning itself as an attractive destination for high-level professionals. These changes reinforce the vision of a united and competitive Europe in the global labour market.
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