Spain entrepreneur and start-up visa
1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Adults developing an innovative entrepreneurial activity of special economic interest to Spain may qualify when ENISA gives a favourable assessment of the applicant profile, business plan and innovation or economic value. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (adult family member, startup) | 73.26 EUR | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (child, startup) | 73.26 EUR | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (startup) | 73.26 EUR | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 20 days | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | First permit valid for | 36 months | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Minimum investment | 0 EUR | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | The exact Spanish source requires an innovative activity or one with special economic interest for Spain and a favourable ENISA report assessing the applicant profile, participation, business plan, financing and added value or investment opportunities; it states there are no minimum investment or job-creation levels. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | The Spanish Ministry page describes the entrepreneur route for foreign citizens over 18 who seek to enter Spain or, while holding an eligible residence authorization or visa, initiate, develop or direct an entrepreneurial economic activity in Spain. | Official source |