The Spanish Immigration Office has announced a change in practice regarding proof of social security coverage in applications for intra-company transferee permits.
Important points:
Officials said applications for intra-company transfer permits must include valid proof of Social Security coverage. Until now, the authorities have issued a letter of confirmation stating that the applicant’s host employer will enroll him in the Spanish social system if the applicant is unable to obtain a valid certificate confirming social security coverage in his country of origin. was accepted. Both initial and renewal applications for internal transferees must include proof of Social Security coverage to claim.
BAL Analysis: Employers should be aware of this change in practice and factor government certification processing times into their hiring strategies.
This alert is provided by BAL Global Practice Group.
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