Spain Entrepreneur Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 20 business days via UGE-CE fast track
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable for 2-year periods via UGE-CE)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For entrepreneurs planning to establish an innovative business of economic interest in Spain. Must obtain a favorable report from the ENISA (Empresa Nacional de Innovacion) or the relevant authority. Processed through UGE-CE fast track. Business must be of general interest to Spain, create jobs, or involve socio-economic innovation.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA citizens aged 18 or over
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to support living expenses and business establishment
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Employment
Must present an innovative business plan of economic interest to Spain with favorable report from ENISA or relevant authority
Required status: Entrepreneur with ENISA-approved business plan
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Criminal record
No criminal record in countries of residence during past 5 years
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size color photograph
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, investment documentation; Minimum amount: 200% of IPREM per month plus business capitalization
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Police clearance
Countries required: Countries of residence during past 5 years; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health assessment confirming no diseases with public health repercussions; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa application form and UGE-CE entrepreneur visa application
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card, bank transfer; Amount: Consular visa fee + EUR 73.26 UGE-CE fee
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.
Must include financials: Yes
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Spain; Minimum coverage: Full coverage
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare detailed business plan, obtain ENISA favorable report, gather financial documentation, criminal record certificates, medical certificate, and health insurance.
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Online application
Submit application to UGE-CE with business plan and supporting documentation.
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Processing wait
UGE-CE evaluates the business plan and processes authorization. Fast-track within 20 business days.
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Appointment booking
After UGE-CE approval, book appointment at Spanish consulate.
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Document submission
Submit visa application and documents at consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay consular visa fee and UGE-CE fee.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa within 10 days. Register company in Spain and obtain TIE within 30 days of arrival.