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Entrepreneur / Startup Visa

Last reviewed March 2026

Start an innovative business in Spain

HardModerateEntrepreneursStartup foundersBusiness owners

Key Facts

Income Requirement

€2,400/month financial resources

€600/month per dependent

Can You Work?

Yes

Only for your own business

Initial Duration

1 year

Processing: 6-12 weeks (DGIPYME review adds time)

Path to Residency

10 years to citizenship

Total possible: 6 years

Requirements

✓

Business plan approved by DGIPYME (Dirección General de Industria y de la PYME)

✓

Must show innovation, economic impact, job creation potential

✓

Must be 'of general interest' to Spain

✓

Clean criminal record

✓

Private health insurance

✓

Education: University degree OR 3+ years relevant experience

Required Documents

Valid passport

Visa application form

Passport photos

Clean criminal record

Business plan (in Spanish, DGIPYME-approved)

Proof of financial resources

University degree OR proof of experience

Private health insurance

Company registration documents

Cost Overview

Visa Fee

€120–200

Total First-Year Estimate

€2,000–6,000

Timeline

Processing

6-12 weeks (DGIPYME review adds time)

Initial Duration

1 year

Renewal 1

3 years

Renewal 2

2 years

Benefits

+Can run your own business in Spain
+Includes spouse and dependents
+Path to permanent residency
+Access to Spanish market

Watch Out For

!Business plan must be in Spanish (hire lawyer/consultant)
!DGIPYME approval is subjective — not guaranteed
!Must actually operate the business (can't be fake)
!Approval rate ~80% for strong pitches with IP/disruption angle
!Cannot buy existing business (must be NEW startup)

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