Spain self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employment route | Spain offers initial temporary residence and self-employment authorization to a non-resident foreign person for a lucrative own-account activity, subject to qualification/experience, legal operating conditions and sufficient investment. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employment route | Application fee (employed) | 10.94 EUR | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Application fee (total, employed) | 214.78 EUR | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 3 months | Official source |
| Self-employment route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Self-employment route | Where to apply | at a consulate abroad | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Self-employment route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |