How long does it take to exchange a Blue Card in Spain?

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dzakarta Active member

Member since 16 January 2017

dzakartaActive member21 June 2019 16:27:20

I have a Blue Card from another EU country and my company will relocate me to Barcelona. The lawyers advised to get a highly skilled worker visa since it is faster but I do not want to lose my Blue Card just because of time.

Is there anyone working in Spain who got a work permit with a valid EU Blue Card? What was your experience like?

ultimomono Member

Member since 26 June 2019

ultimomonoMember26 June 2019 15:51:13

The Blue Card program is basically unimplemented here. Spain has only given out 75 Blue Cards in the last three years (vs. Germany's 53700) and I think all of those were in situations like yours where an existing blue-card holder moved from one EU country to another. Maybe try getting a second opinion from an immigration lawyer that deals with the type of clientele who are moved from country to country?

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