Move to Spain from Pakistan
Your nationality is context. Your circumstances shape the route.
Pakistani citizens generally explore Spain’s non-EU legal frameworks based on work, study, family, business and present immigration status.
Legal categories to explore
Starting points for citizens of Pakistan
Spanish employer
Initial residence and employed work
The general authorization for a non-EU national recruited for qualifying employed work in Spain.
ExploreWork for yourself
Initial residence and self-employed work
For non-EU applicants proposing a viable self-employed activity and meeting the authorization requirements.
ExploreUniversity and higher study
Higher education study authorization
For admission to qualifying higher-education studies, with current rules on resources, insurance and academic purpose.
ExploreResident sponsor
General family reunification
For specified relatives joining a qualifying non-EU resident sponsor in Spain.
ExploreInternational mobility
Highly Qualified Professional
An international-mobility authorization for qualifying highly skilled roles and employers.
ExploreExceptional circumstances
Arraigo social
A post-reform arraigo form based on the legally required period in Spain plus qualifying integration, family or means evidence.
ExploreEstablished life
Long-term residence
Indefinite residence and work status for people who complete the qualifying lawful residence period and conditions.
ExploreThis page maps possible legal categories; it does not create nationality-specific visas or decide eligibility. Use the current official procedure and personal advice where needed.