International Mobility
for Executives
Relocate your executives and international talent to Barcelona-Catalonia with free government support
Catalonia Trade & Investment is the Catalan Government's public agency helping international companies manage executive relocation, work permits, visas and immigration procedures. We provide free, confidential and personalized support to help your teams relocate and start operating in Barcelona-Catalonia quickly and smoothly.
Work permits & executive relocation in Barcelona-Catalonia
Expanding internationally often means relocating key employees, executives and their families. Understanding immigration requirements, visas and work permits can be complex, especially when time is critical for your investment project.
Our International Mobility Service helps companies navigate Spanish immigration procedures with confidence. Working alongside your dedicated project manager, you'll receive expert guidance throughout the relocation process so your executives and international employees can begin working in Barcelona-Catalonia as efficiently as possible.
Who this service is for
Our International Mobility Service is designed for international companies that need to relocate employees as part of an investment or expansion project in Barcelona-Catalonia.
We can help if you're planning to:
- Relocate executives or senior management to Catalonia.
- Transfer international specialists or technical staff.
- Move employees and their families to Barcelona-Catalonia.
- Establish a new subsidiary, headquarters, R&D center or manufacturing facility requiring international talent.
- Recruit non-EU professionals who require work authorization.
- Understand Spanish immigration procedures before launching your operations.
Testimonials
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AstraZeneca
Carla Ruiz
HR Director of AstraZeneca Spain
“Barcelona is one of Europe's most exciting talent hubs, home to world-class universities, renowned business schools, and cutting-edge research centers”
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Xplore Studio IKEA
Susanna Kamph
Xplore Studio Barcelona Leader
"Barcelona is globally relevant, but still gives a sense of being intimate enough for new players to come and be part of the conversation"
How we help
Our specialists provide practical guidance throughout the immigration and relocation process, helping your company save time and reduce administrative complexity.
We support international companies with:
- Work permits and residence permits for executives and employees.
- Visa options for investors, highly qualified professionals and international staff.
- Immigration procedures for accompanying family members.
- Coordination with the public authorities involved in immigration processes.
- Guidance on documentation and application requirements.
- Personalized advice tailored to your investment project.
- Ongoing support until your employees are successfully established in Barcelona-Catalonia.
Your international mobility journey
- Understanding your mobility needs: Every investment project has different mobility requirements. We begin by understanding your company's structure, the profiles of the employees you'll relocate and your project timeline. Based on this assessment, your dedicated advisor identifies the most suitable immigration pathway for your executives, specialists and accompanying family members.
- Designing the best immigration strategy: Our team explains the available visa and work permit options and prepares a personalized roadmap for your company. We help you understand the documentation, procedures and timelines required so you can plan your relocation process with confidence and avoid unnecessary delays.
- Supporting the relocation process: Throughout the application process, we act as your institutional point of contact, helping coordinate with the public authorities involved and providing guidance whenever questions arise. Our objective is to simplify administrative procedures so your employees can relocate as efficiently as possible.
- Helping your teams settle in Barcelona-Catalonia: Our support continues after immigration procedures are underway. We remain available to help resolve practical issues related to your executives' relocation, ensuring your international talent can integrate quickly and focus on launching your business successfully.
Why choose Catalonia Trade & Investment?
As the Catalan Government's investment agency, we have helped hundreds of international companies establish and expand their operations in Barcelona-Catalonia through free, confidential and tailor-made support. Our International Mobility Service complements our investment services, making it easier to relocate the people who are essential to your project's success.
When you work with us, you'll benefit from:
- Free and confidential support.
- A dedicated advisor throughout the relocation process.
- Direct guidance on visas, work permits and residence permits.
- Coordination with the relevant public authorities.
- Tailor-made solutions for your investment project.
- A seamless transition for executives, employees and their families.