What Are The Most In-Demand Jobs In Spain For Securing A Work Visa?
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Published: 05 December 2023 09:01 CET
Updated: 21 April 2025 23:33 CET
As of 2025, Spain continues to offer a wide range of work visa routes for non-EU citizens based on labour shortages in key sectors and regions. Whether you're an ICT specialist, healthcare worker, tradesperson or logistics professional, aligning your skills with Spain’s most-needed roles greatly increases your chances of securing a work visa.
This updated guide breaks down Spain’s current labour shortages, nationwide demand patterns and regional job highlights — using the latest data from EURES, SEPE and the Ministry of Inclusion. If you're applying for a Spanish work visa in 2025, this is the best place to start.
Spain’s Labour Market in 2025
Spain’s economy continues to strengthen, with strong activity in tourism, technology, construction, logistics and healthcare. Skill shortages remain widespread due to demographic shifts and a mismatch between available workers and employer demand.
Main Shortage Categories
- ICT professionals (cybersecurity, AI, data analysis, cloud engineering)
- Healthcare workers (nurses, elderly care specialists, family doctors)
- Construction trades (electricians, bricklayers, plumbers, crane operators)
- Logistics & transport (lorry drivers, forklift operators)
- Hospitality & tourism (chefs, cleaners, receptionists)
- Agricultural & food-processing workers (seasonal)
Why These Shortages Matter for Visas
Jobs appearing in Spain’s quarterly shortage occupation list (Catálogo de Ocupaciones de Difícil Cobertura) are not subject to the labour market test — meaning employers can hire foreign workers more easily, increasing your visa approval likelihood.
Current shortage list (SEPE): Official SEPE shortage occupation catalogue
Work Visa Relevance in 2025
These shortage areas directly affect visa approval under:
Credential Recognition
Healthcare, teaching, engineering and other regulated professions may require official recognition (homologación or equivalencia) before you can work legally.
Nationwide High-Demand Job Sectors (2025)
ICT & Engineering
- Cybersecurity analysts
- AI / machine learning specialists
- Software developers
- Renewable energy engineers
Healthcare
- Nurses
- Family doctors
- Nursing assistants
- Geriatric care specialists
Construction & Skilled Trades
- Bricklayers, electricians, plumbers
- Crane operators
- Site supervisors
Logistics & Driving
- Truck drivers (hGV)
- Warehouse logistics planners
- Forklift operators
Hospitality & Tourism
- Cooks, waiters, cleaners
- Front-desk and resort staff
Regional High-Demand Roles (2025)
Andalusia
Truck drivers, nurses, bricklayers, electricians.
Madrid
Software developers, logistics planners, health professionals, legal/accounting specialists.
Valencia
IT security roles, food-processing technicians, hospital staff.
Catalonia
Hospitality workers, drivers, healthcare, digital marketing roles.
Basque Country
Industrial engineers, welders, maintenance technicians, healthcare workers.
Canary & Balearic Islands
Tourism staff, hotel cleaners, renewable energy installation technicians.
Full regional listings: EURES Spain job database
Tips to Boost Your Spanish Work Visa Application (2025)
- Target jobs on the shortage occupation list
- Secure a formal job offer from a registered Spanish employer
- Get your qualifications recognised where required
- Improve your Spanish — even A2/B1 boosts employability
- Ensure your employer submits the correct documents to immigration
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Conclusion
Spain’s labour shortages in tech, healthcare, logistics, construction and hospitality offer strong opportunities for non-EU workers in 2025. Focus on shortage-list jobs, secure a clear employment offer, and prepare your documentation early for the best chance of visa approval.
This guide covers everything you need to align your skills with the jobs Spain needs most — and move one step closer to securing a Spanish work visa in 2025.
