How to obtain an entrepreneur visa in Spain?

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The economic recovery and the lack of development of certain sectors in Spain attract thousands of entrepreneurs every year who want to expand internationally. However, many of them find bureaucracy to be an insurmountable barrier. That is why the Government decided to promote visas for entrepreneurs in 2013 .

As of 2017 (the latest for which there is data), this document had already allowed 27,301 foreigners to arrive in our country , mainly from Russia and China . Of these, 5,315 visas belonged to qualified professionals, 14,410 to their families, 3,551 to business transfers, 2,236 to researchers and 304 to entrepreneurs .

All this has meant an entry into the market of 2,157 million euros , with a special return in the real estate and financial sectors. That is why at MÁSMÓVIL Negocios we wanted to review the visa for entrepreneurs , explaining the requirements and procedures.

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What is needed to obtain an entrepreneur visa?
In order to avoid reductionism and end up creating inefficient regulations, the Government considers different types of foreigners with business interests in the country. According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

" The law is aimed at investors, entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, researchers and workers who carry out intra-company movements, as well as spouses and children under 18 years of age ."

Requirements for obtaining an entrepreneur visa
Belonging to a non-EU country.
Have all immigration papers in order .
Be over 18 years old .
Not having a criminal record in Spain or in the countries where you have resided in the last 5 years.
Not appear as rejected in the territorial space of countries with which Spain has signed agreements.
Have public or private health insurance with an insurer authorized to operate in Spain.
Have sufficient financial resources for themselves and their family members during their period of residence in Spain ( €2,130 per month for the interested party and €532 for each dependent family member ).
Pay the fee for processing the visa .
Have conventional residence permits for children over 18 years of age, with financial capacity and good health.


It is important to note that the law only authorizes visas for those who intend to develop "an innovative entrepreneurial activity with special economic interest for Spain ." And to do so, the project must create employment and be accompanied by investment for the country.



How do I get an entrepreneur visa?
The entrepreneur visa provides a one-year permit to carry out the necessary operations to start a business in Spain. It also allows you to avoid having to apply for a foreigner's identity card .

However, to apply for it, it is not necessary to be physically in our country. Instead, it is enough to go to the Spanish Consulate in the country of origin or residence.

In the event that the interested party is already living here, the law states that they must request an express residence permit for entrepreneurs for two renewable years . If this is the case, the applicant must go to the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit to begin the process.