The catalog of occupations of difficult coverage opens opportunities for foreigners. I discovered the 27 jobs that speed up the residence process.
Getting job when moving to another country can be a challenge, but a report from the Public State Employment Service (SEPE) reveals what are the sectors with older vacancies. These positions, considered difficult to cover, represent a specific option for those who seek to establish themselves in Spanish territory with greater possibilities of accessing a labor visa.
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This list covers various occupations, from the naval industry to the construction and services sector. Official information allows Know in advance the opportunities available and facilitates the search for those who analyze the possibility of establishing themselves in the Iberian Peninsula.


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Residence and work permits are more accessible in sectors with labor shortages.
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According to the SEPE report, Madrid has 27 labor categories that require urgent personnel. Among the options available are positions in the merchant navy, electricity, metal carpentry and sports. Next, the detailed list of occupations in demand:
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Naval refrigerator.
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Merchant ship machines.
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Naval machinists.
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LITORAL MECHANICS.
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Naval mechanics.
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Merchant ship pilots.
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Ship surcharges.
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Professional athletes.
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Sports coaches.
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Radioelectronic Officers of the Merchant Marine.
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Boat chefs.
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Passage ship assistants.
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Boat waiters.
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Ship butlers.
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Aluminum, metallic and PVC carpenters.
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Metallic carpentry, aluminum and PVC.
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Electricist installers of buildings and homes.
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Electricist installers in general.
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Caldereteros (Maestranzas).
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Boat machine greasers.
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Crane drivers-operators in truck.
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Fixed crane drivers-operators.
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Mobile crane drivers-operators.
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Specialized ship firefighters.
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Cover countertops (except fishing).
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Cover sailors (except fishing).
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Cover boys.
The catalog of difficult coverage occupations is updated quarterly And it adapts according to the demand of each place, including the island regions and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The presence of a position on this list allows employers to request residence and work authorizations for foreign professionals.
Source: Ambito

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