Start-Up visa
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A residence permit to carry out an innovative business project of special economic interest for Spain.
Who is it for?
For entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea. There is no minimum investment or job-creation requirement.
Key documents
- An official report confirming the project's innovative nature (ENISA)
- Business plan
- The entrepreneur's professional profile (education, experience)
- Proof of sufficient economic means
- Health insurance
- Criminal-record certificate
- Passport, application form and photo
- Legalisation/apostille and translation of documents
This is a general list. Check the exact requirements with the consulate or BLS centre.
FeeThe national visa fee depends on your nationality and no single official amount is published; check the exact amount with the consulate or BLS centre.
Processing timeENISA report about 10 working days; UGE-CE decision about 20 working days
Legal basisEntrepreneurs Law (Law 14/2013)
Official application formDownload the official form (PDF)The form is downloaded from the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is for consular applications; applications from within Spain use the UGE form.
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