What Are The Most In-Demand Jobs In Spain For Securing A Work Visa?
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Published: 05 December 2023 23:33 CET
Updated: 21 April 2025 23:33 CET
As of 2025, Spain continues to offer various work visa routes for non-EU citizens based on labour demand across different sectors and regions. Whether you're an ICT specialist, healthcare worker, or tradesperson, aligning your skillset with Spain’s most-needed occupations significantly increases your chances of visa approval.
This updated guide gives you a full breakdown of Spain's current labour trends, sector shortages, and most in-demand jobs by region—based on the latest data from EURES, Spain's Ministry of Inclusion, and SEPE. If you're looking to secure a Spanish work visa in 2025, this is where to start.
Spain’s Labour Market in 2025
Spain’s economy continues its recovery post-pandemic with strong growth in tourism, technology, logistics, and healthcare. However, ageing demographics and skills mismatches are driving critical worker shortages, especially in the trades and tech sectors.
According to SEPE and regional employment observatories, occupations with consistent shortages in 2025 include:
- ICT professionals (data analysts, cybersecurity experts, AI engineers)
- Healthcare professionals (nurses, geriatric care, family doctors)
- Logistics and transportation workers (truck drivers, forklift operators)
- Hospitality and tourism staff (chefs, waiters, hotel cleaners)
- Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, welders)
- Agricultural labourers and food processing technicians (seasonal)
Work Visa Relevance
Spain prioritises these roles when assessing work visa applications, especially under:
Applicants with confirmed job offers in a shortage occupation have a far greater chance of success—especially if the role is listed in the current shortage occupation list (Catálogo de Ocupaciones de Difícil Cobertura), published quarterly by SEPE.
Nationwide High-Demand Job Sectors in 2025
- ICT & Engineering: Cybersecurity, data science, AI, renewable energy, civil & industrial engineers
- Healthcare: General practitioners, nurses, nursing assistants, elderly care specialists
- Construction: Bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, crane operators, foremen
- Logistics & Driving: Lorry drivers, forklift drivers, logistics planners
- Hospitality & Tourism: Waiters, cooks, receptionists, cleaners, seasonal resort staff
Sample Regional Job Highlights (2025)
Andalusia: Healthcare workers, truck drivers, construction trades
Madrid: Software developers, logistics specialists, healthcare professionals, legal/accounting experts
Valencia: IT security professionals, food processing technicians, hospital staff
Catalonia: Hospitality, transport, healthcare, digital marketing
Basque Country: Industrial engineers, welders, technicians, healthcare professionals
Canary & Balearic Islands: Tourism staff, hotel service workers, clean energy installation experts
Full regional job listings from EURES and SEPE are available here.
Tips for Boosting Your Work Visa Application in 2025
- Target roles listed in Spain’s quarterly shortage occupation list
- Secure a formal job offer from a registered Spanish employer
- Tailor your application to match sector-specific skills and qualifications
- Have your credentials recognised in Spain (especially healthcare, engineering)
- Consider a language certificate in Spanish (even A2 or B1 can help)
Conclusion
If you're looking to secure a Spanish work visa in 2025, aligning your background with the country’s most in-demand roles is critical. Shortages across tech, healthcare, trades, logistics, and hospitality offer the best opportunities for fast-tracked visa approval. Use the current SEPE and EURES data to guide your job search, and make sure your paperwork meets Spain’s legal requirements for employment-based residency.
