Entrepreneur Visa (Startups Act)
🇪🇸 Spain visas · Business
What it is
For entrepreneurs with an innovative business project in Spain. Endorsed by ENISA (national innovation body) or another accredited body. No minimum investment required.
Key facts
- Category
- Business
- Duration
- 1 year initially; 3-year residence permit on renewal.
- Processing time
- Up to 2 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (ordinary fee; reciprocity may raise it)
- EUR 90
- Proof of funds (100% IPREM)
- EUR 600 per month
- Application fee (residence authorization tasa)
- EUR 10.94
- Proof of funds (50% IPREM per family member)
- EUR 300 per month
- Application fee (foreigner ID card (TIE))
- EUR 16.08
Key requirements
- Innovative business plan endorsed by ENISA or an accredited Spanish entity
- Proof of financial means to support yourself during startup phase
- University degree or 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Health insurance
- No criminal record
Working on this visa
Authorises the holder to start, develop or direct an economic activity as an entrepreneur (autorización de residencia para actividad empresarial), valid throughout Spain; the activity must be innovative and/or of special economic interest…
Bringing family
Family members may apply jointly.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.