Although we have mentioned that the foreigner can start the application procedure in Spain or in her country of origin, it will be the company that hires her the one that actually initiates the procedure.
A duly accredited representative of the company can also carry out the process.
Thus, it will be the company that hires us who must prepare the initial documents and who will be in charge of submitting everything to the competent authority.
And this leads us to understand a crucial aspect.
As it is the company that initiates the application, the permit as highly qualified worker is linked or tied to the company you will be working for.
That is, the visa is granted to the company so that you can work there after analyzing the position and its characteristics specifically.
Therefore, if during the duration of your residence card you find a better job offer, you are fired or you directly want to stop working, bear in mind that you would lose your legal residency in Spain and won’t be able to renew it.
You will then have 30 days to notify the UGE about the situation, choosing two different options.
