The Spanish HQP Visa (Visado para Profesionales Altamente Cualificados) under the Ley de Emprendedores is for non-EU senior professionals taking up qualifying roles in Spain. The route typically requires a defined salary threshold and qualifying job category. Spanish Consulates commonly request private health insurance as part of the visa file. This guide covers the visa-stage insurance requirements and the Beckham Law tax context that often applies to HQP applicants.
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Get a QuoteTalk to an AdviserThe HQP Visa is for non-EU senior professionals taking up qualifying roles in Spain — typically executive, managerial, technical specialist or highly specialist roles meeting specific salary thresholds and qualification requirements. The route is faster than standard Work Visa processes.
Spanish Consulates commonly request:
The Special Expatriate Regime (Beckham Law) commonly applies to qualifying HQP applicants, taxing only Spanish-sourced income at a flat rate for the first 6 years. Specific eligibility rules apply — check with a Spanish tax adviser experienced with HQP cases.
Once the Spanish employer registers you with the Spanish social security system, you typically gain SNS access. Private cover is commonly retained as a top-up for faster specialist access. HQP applicants moving from no-income-tax jurisdictions (UAE, Singapore, Monaco) often place particular value on the speed of private specialist appointments.
HQP applicants often relocate with family. Each accompanying family member typically needs their own certificate.
For senior HQP applicants relocating to Madrid or Barcelona, premium / VIP tier Spanish-regulated cover with broader specialist networks is commonly arranged. 247 Expat Insurance handles this segment.
Commonly yes, for qualifying applicants. Speak to a tax adviser.
Verify current threshold — figures can change.
Yes — each member typically has their own certificate from the family policy.
Available from Spanish-authorised insurers for senior relocating professionals.
Faster than standard Work Visa — often a few weeks to a couple of months.
