Highlights: Top 5 Spanish cities with more Job opportunities for Migrants in 2025
- Spain currently has around 145,000+ job vacancies across various sectors in the country.
- The country is currently looking for skilled migrants to promote its economy.
- Madrid, Barcelona, Basque Country, Valencia, and Alicante are the top 5 Spanish cities for migrants seeking job opportunities.
- Spain issues 4,500 work permits annually, granting 2,500 EU Blue cards and 2,000 visas to researchers looking to work in Spain.
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Spain is actively looking for skilled foreign workers
Spain currently has around 145,000+ job vacancies across various sectors. The Spanish government is actively looking for skilled foreign workers to address the country's workforce shortages. Spain maintains an annual employment visa count of 4,500 visas, of which 2,500 are allocated to EU Blue cards and 2,000 are for researchers.
Here is a complete breakdown of the total number of Spanish work visas issued on an annual basis:
|
Type of Spain Employment permit |
Total number of Spanish Employment permits issued yearly |
|
EU Blue Cards |
2,500 |
|
Work visas for researchers |
2,000 |
|
Total Employment permits |
4500 |
Apart from the above visas, Spain also issues 500 work visas to individuals pursuing artistic and cultural activities and to athletes and workers in sports workers.
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Top 5 Spanish Cities with Better Job prospects for Migrants in 2025
According to the top job search platform in Spain, the Indeed site has revealed five cities that offer easy job prospects and high salaries for migrants looking to work and settle in Spain.
Here is the list of top 5 cities in Spain with that offer more job opportunities and a better lifestyle for migrants:
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, has many job opportunities for migrants, from startups to MNCs. Finance, Software Development, Engineering, and Cyber security are some of the most in-demand sectors in Madrid. The high quality of life, along with the advanced infrastructure, makes it one of the ideal choices to work and settle.
Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the top choices for foreigners looking to work in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Designing and technology are some of the most in-demand sectors in Barcelona. Millions of tourists visit the city every year, making the tourism sector the best choice for job seekers. The city’s warm climatic conditions and social and environmental policies make it one of the most sought-after places for migrants.
Basque Country
The four provinces in the Basque Country are known for their diverse economies. The tourism, gastronomy, and technology sectors have the highest job vacancies for foreigners. Most entrepreneurs prefer the San Sebastián and Bilbao regions as they extend support for innovation and startup incubators while providing tax incentives. The transportation network, scenic landscape, and job opportunities make them a choice for immigrants to work in 2025.
Valencia
Valencia is one of the most happening places in Spain, known for its beaches, culture, and cuisine. Hospitality, childcare, tourism, and the education sectors offer the most job opportunities in Valencia. The city was recently ranked with the European Green Capital 2024 title for its pleasant climate and sustainable tourism options. Foreigners can easily find employment as teachers, au pairs, or other tourism jobs.
Alicante
Alicante is known as one of the Spanish cities with a large expat community. The city’s well-maintained digital economy and welcoming and warm culture make it an attractive spot for foreigners. Alicante has job opportunities for teachers, software accountants, data processing, IT, engineering, and the tourism sector.
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