Kingdom of Spain
Spain visa processing times
7 visa routes, each with the typical decision window as published by Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations (Spain). Click through for the source URL, priority-service notes, and the eligibility criteria that drive the timeline.
| Route | Typical window | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups). | 3 weeks – 6 weeks | 2026-04-20 |
| Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime. | 3 weeks – 6 weeks | 2026-04-20 |
| Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law. | 3 weeks – 2 months | 2026-04-20 |
| Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain. | 4 weeks – 3 months | 2026-04-20 |
| Spanish Student Visa Study visa for courses longer than 90 days at recognised Spanish institutions. | 4 weeks – 2 months | 2026-04-20 |
| Family reunification (Spain) Residence permit for family members of Spanish residents; arreigo (settled-status) routes also available. | 3 months – 6 months | 2026-04-20 |
| Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025) Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules. | Not centrally published | 2026-04-20 |
Source authority: Ministerio de Inclusión — Portal de Inmigración.