Live in Spain while you build an innovative startup. Post your case once and immigration lawyers send you offers to compare.
The Spain entrepreneur visa is a residence permit for founders from outside the EU who want to launch an innovative business with real economic interest for Spain. Traditional businesses without an innovative element usually do not qualify.
Before the permit is granted, a public body reviews the business plan and judges whether the project is innovative and viable. A strong, well documented plan is the heart of the application.
You can live in Spain and work on your company as its founder.
Your spouse or partner and children can usually apply with you.
Founders already in Spain legally can often apply without returning home.
Spain offers incentives and support for innovative startups, which an adviser can explain.
Answer a few questions about your situation. Specialists who handle this exact application send you offers with their fees and timelines, and you choose who to work with.
Each project is assessed on its merits, but applications generally include the following.
Requirements, minimum amounts and processing times change over time and can differ between offices. The specialist you choose confirms exactly what applies to your case.
A specialist checks whether your business idea is likely to count as innovative.
The plan, financials and founder profile are prepared for review.
The plan is submitted to the public body that evaluates innovative projects.
With a positive report, the residence application is filed from Spain or at a consulate.
Once approved, you book a fingerprint appointment in Spain and collect your card.
A general overview of the work a specialist usually takes on for this service.
Founders from outside the EU with an innovative, scalable business project that is judged to be of economic interest for Spain, plus enough means and a clean record.
Usually a project built around new technology, a new product or a new business model with growth potential. Traditional shops, restaurants or local services rarely qualify.
No. Registering as self-employed is a tax and social security step. The entrepreneur visa is an immigration permit for innovative projects, and ordinary self-employment follows other routes.
Yes. A spouse or partner and children can usually apply together with you.
Tell us about your situation in the intake and we match you with verified specialists in our network who handle exactly this kind of service. You review their profiles, choose who to contact or ask for an estimate, and there is no obligation until you do.
Yes. Creating a case and comparing specialists is always free for you. Specialists pay us a fee only after they get paid, so you only ever pay their professional fee, shown upfront in their offer.
Every specialist in our network is reviewed for relevant licensing, experience, and track record before they can take on cases. You can also read verified reviews from other expats before choosing who to work with.
Post your case once, compare offers side by side, and hire the specialist who fits you best.
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