Entrepreneurs

Arts. 68 to 70 Law 14/2013

Foreign citizens over 18 years of age who intend to develop an entrepreneurial and entrepreneurial activity, of an innovative nature that has special economic interest for Spain.

Those foreign persons who request to enter Spain or who, being holders of a residence or residence authorization or visa, intend to initiate, develop or direct an economic activity of entrepreneurship in Spain

There are no minimum levels of investment or job creation.

An entrepreneurial activity is one that is innovative and/or has a special economic interest for Spain and for this purpose has a favourable report issued by ENISA who will assess:

  1. The professional profile of the applicant and his involvement in the project. In case there are several partners, the participation of each of them will be evaluated, both those who request a visa or authorization and those who do not require it.
  2. The business plan, which will include a description of the project, the product or service it develops, and its financing, including the required investment and possible sources of financing.
  3. The elements that generate added value for the Spanish economy, innovation or investment opportunities.

Instructions to make a request for the authorization of entrepreneurs.