Can I change Spain work visa to France work visa?

No, you cannot directly change a Spain work visa into a work visa for another Schengen country such as France.

Key Points:

1. Work visas are country-specific

• A work visa issued by Spain only allows you to work and reside in Spain.

• It does not grant the right to work in other Schengen countries.

2. Schengen visa vs work visa

• A short-term Schengen visa allows travel within the Schengen area for up to 90 days in 180 days, but it does not permit employment in another country.

• Work visas are tied to a specific employer and country.

3. How to work in another Schengen country

• You must apply for a new work visa from the country where you intend to work, e.g., France.

• This usually requires a job offer from a French employer and meeting France’s visa requirements.

4. No automatic transfer

• There is no procedure to convert or transfer a work visa from one Schengen country to another.

• You must follow the standard work visa application process for the new country.

In summary, holding a Spanish work visa does not allow you to work in France. You must apply for a separate French work visa.