Kingdom of Spain · entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.
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Overview
Spain's Entrepreneur Visa covers founders of innovative businesses. The application is evaluated against the "innovative and of special economic interest" standard by ENISA. The route is intended for businesses that create jobs, generate exports, or inject technology into the Spanish economy.
Processing time
UGE-CE target 20 working days (often exceeded for complex cases).
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Variable.
Typical duration
Initial 3 years; renewable.
Primary source
Ministerio — Entrepreneur residence · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
Innovative business concept with ENISA-style evaluation.
Evidence of financing and skills.
Common blockers
Business plan judged non-innovative by ENISA.
Typical evidence
Business plan.
ENISA evaluation report.
Financial evidence.
Application pathway
Step 1
Obtain favourable ENISA report
This is the defining step; without it, UGE-CE will refuse.
Step 2
Submit to UGE-CE
Full package via Mercurio.
Step 3
Visa/TIE
Consular or in-country depending on current location.
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Frequently asked questions
What counts as innovative for the Spanish Entrepreneur Visa?
ENISA evaluates innovation against the introduction of new products/services, use of technology, scalable models, and export potential. Traditional retail, hospitality, and me-too service businesses rarely meet the bar.
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