🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Program
Spain Entrepreneur Visa
Local Name
Visado para emprendedor
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Min Stay
183 days
per 12 months
Residence route for non-EU founders developing an innovative entrepreneurial activity of special economic interest to Spain, with a favorable ENISA or trade office report.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 600/mo
(~$690 USD)
Application Fee
$110
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Endorsement Required
ENISA
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
Yes
Extra per Dependent
$345
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive 19-47%; Beckham Law may apply if eligible
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
20–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
This is separate from the discontinued investor/golden visa route. UGE confirms there is no minimum investment or job creation threshold; ENISA evaluates the applicant profile, business plan, financing, innovation, and added value for Spain.
📋 ALSO IN SPAIN
Spain also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)
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