The Peru-to-Spain corridor shares the two advantages of the Colombian one — common language and a short path to citizenship — but electrical work adds a requirement that plumbing and care work do not have. Worth understanding before investing in training or paying an intermediary.
Electrical work does require authorisation
Unlike domestic plumbing, which is open in Spain, electrical work is more tightly drawn.
Executing and signing off low-voltage electrical installations requires authorised company or installer status. It is granted by each autonomous region's industry department rather than the state, which is why requirements and calls vary between regions.
There is a nuance that changes a great deal and that almost nobody explains: in normal practice, the installation company holds the authorisation, so working as a hired tradesperson for an already-authorised company does not require you to hold it individually. Many real offers are exactly that. Confirm it for your case, because each autonomous region applies the criterion.
| Your situation | Who needs the authorisation |
|---|---|
| Employee of an authorised installation company | The company |
| Self-employed, signing off installations | You |
| Assembly and maintenance without signing certificates | Depends on scope; check with the industry department |
Always confirm with the industry department of the specific autonomous region. This is a regional competence and there is no single national criterion.
Your Peruvian qualification: what it does and does not do
A Peruvian technical qualification is not automatically recognised in Spain. What it does:
- Evidences your training to an employer
- Can count within the procedure accrediting professional competence acquired through work experience
- Supports the job offer under the hiring-at-origin route
What it does not do: replace Spanish authorised installer status on its own.
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The legal routes
Hiring at origin
A Spanish employer hires you while you are in Peru. The occupation normally has to appear on the Shortage Occupation List, approved for the first quarter of 2026 by Resolution of 28 January 2026, published in the official gazette on 2 March. The list includes electrical installers, which puts this profile in a good position.
Remember the list is provincial and changes each quarter.
Socio-educational arraigo
Royal Decree 1155/2024, in force since 20 May 2025, cut the continuous residence required for most arraigo routes from three years to two and permits work of up to 30 hours a week during training. For an electrician this fits well: you can take the electrical installations certificate of professionalism and work at the same time.
The Ibero-American advantage
As a Peruvian you can apply for Spanish citizenship by residence after two years of legal continuous residence, against ten under the general regime. That is a substantial difference worth building into the plan from the start.
The process, stage by stage
Stage 1 — Verifying your qualification
Confirm your qualification appears in the register of the institution that issued it. The Verifier Agent contacts the institute directly and returns documented confirmation, typically in 5 to 15 days.
Stage 2 — Apostille
Peru is party to the Hague Convention, so an apostille is enough, issued by the Peruvian foreign ministry. No diplomatic legalisation is required.
Because documents are in Spanish, no sworn translation is needed either. Two weeks typically.
Stage 3 — Residence and work authorisation
Filed by the employer with the provincial immigration office. One to three months.
Stage 4 — Visa at the consulate
At the Spanish consulate in Lima. Two to five weeks.
Realistic timelines
Four to seven months from offer to arrival. One of the faster corridors, thanks to the apostille and to needing no translation.
What to insist on, always
- A written contract before travelling, stating salary, hours and duties.
- Social security registration from day one.
- That you are not charged for the offer. The employer pays for hiring.
- That nobody holds your passport. Illegal in Spain.
Where Booka fits
Booka does not handle visas and does not replace an immigration lawyer. We do the verification: confirming with the issuing institution that your qualification is genuine and leaving documented proof for the employer and the authorities. The outcome of any immigration procedure always depends on the receiving country.