How a Lagos Tech Layoff Led One Family to Spain’s Highly Qualified Professional Visa

After her husband lost a tech job in Lagos, Chinyere and her family explored relocation options and moved to Madrid in February 2025 through Spain’s Highly Qualified Professional visa route. She explains the document legalisation process for Nigerian certificates, including transcripts, police reports, birth certificates and marriage certificates. She also shares why certified Spanish translations, accurate paperwork and early preparation are essential. Now working in cloud engineering, she discusses life in Madrid, language barriers, commuting, healthcare, cost of living and the pressure to find another job within three months if a sponsored worker loses employment. Her advice to applicants is to research the process carefully and avoid unofficial visa agents.

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