Spain•EuropeEntrepreneur Visa (Emprendedor)
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
203 EUR
Stay Duration
3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Startup visa for innovative entrepreneurs establishing new businesses in Spain. Requires business plan with innovative elements and potential economic impact.
The Entrepreneur Visa is designed for innovative business founders and startup creators. It attracts foreign entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in strategic sectors like technology, green energy, biotechnology, and aerospace.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
7,200 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
7,200 EUR
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for business period
Business plan
Detailed innovative business project
Market analysis
Market research and business opportunity
Financial projection
Financial viability and funding
Accelerator/Investor letter
Support from recognized entity
OptionalProfessional background
Resume, qualifications
Health insurance
Coverage in Spain
Criminal record
Clean record from countries of residence
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Advantages
- For innovative businesses
- 3-year initial validity
- Support from accelerators/investors helpful but optional
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Strategic sector preference (tech, green energy, biotech)
Considerations
- Requires innovative business idea
- Must create jobs (ideally 10 within 3 years)
- Business plan scrutiny
- Administrative complexity
- 8-12 week processing time
Application Process
Develop innovative business plan
Create plan with technological innovation or strategic interest
Get accelerator support letter
Optional: Letter from incubator/accelerator/investor
Prepare financial documents
Proof of funds for business establishment
Apply at consulate
Submit visa application
Pay fee
Pay €203 visa fee
Receive visa
Visa approved for entrepreneur activity
Application Forms
Entrepreneur Visa Application
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