About the startup visa in Spain
Spain, and especially Barcelona, have become a perfect land for establishing your company. An innovative atmosphere full of technological exchange creates the perfect space for your new company. Why then don’t taking advantage of this situation and applying for the Spanish Startup Visa during this process as to get your residence permit? We can help you with that.
This special type of residence permit will allow you to reside in Spain for a year without the need to obtain a foreign identity card. We can also manage the renewal for you.
Startup visa requirements
- The entrepreneurial activity. You just need to demonstrate that your business idea is considered innovative and of special interest for the Spanish Country (it creates jobs, it contributes to the socio-economic development of the country,etc.) and you will easily get you entrepreneur visa in the Spanish territory. A specialized lawyer from our team will help you with your business plan so it fits without any problem!
- Documents. In order to get your residence visa as an entrepreneur, you will need to provide a copy of your passport, the application form, criminal records, the business plan, insurance and proof of sufficient funds.
Application step-by-step of the entrepreneurship visa
The startup visa, like all the other permits under the Entrepreneur Law, can be applied from Spain, with your tourist visa. Nevertheless, we will be next to you during the whole process: from the beginning of the application until you get your entrepreneur residence visa.
All the required contact with the competent authority (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) will be handled by our lawyers. You would just need to sign: all the necessary documentation for the entrepreneur visa in Spain will be filled and sent by our team.
Startup visa documents
General Documents:
- National visa application form (completed and signed)
- Valid passport (with at least one year of validity)
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements, tax returns, or proof of investments)
- Proof of medical insurance (public or private insurance valid in Spain)
- Clean criminal record certificate (from countries of residence in the last 5 years)
- Medical certificate (certifying the applicant has no serious diseases affecting public health)
- Proof of payment of visa fee
Business-related documents:
- Business Plan (detailed, including market analysis, financial projections, and job creation impact)
- Proof of entrepreneurial nature and innovation (if applicable)
- Evidence of economic interest for Spain (demonstrating how the business benefits Spain’s economy)
- Company registration documents (if already established in Spain)
- Proof of investment funds (bank statements, investor letters, or funding sources)
Additional documents (if applicable):
- Professional qualifications or experience (CV, degrees, certifications)
- Letters of support from business incubators or Spanish authorities
Let our immigration lawyers manage your application
PERSONALIZED LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Through our consultations (online vía Skype or at our offices), our business lawyers will analyze your situation and define which are the required steps to obtain your startup visa.
LEGAL PROCEDURE MANAGEMENT
Forget about the paperwork. Our specialized team will be in charge of managing the whole legal procedure so you can obtain your startup residence permit as fast as possible.
BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION
This is a crucial step for a successful application. Our lawyers will help you create and adapt your business plan so you meet the requirements from the Immigration Office.
We will submit your application online!
Our team will take care of sending the application or renewal documents for your application completely online, so you can get the residency without having to leave your home.
We have been managing successfully the visa application procedure for many citizens from all around the world for more than 40 years, and we want you to be the next one. Are you ready to start your company in the Spanish territory and starting a new life in the country?
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Access a complete guide on the startup visa:
Would you like to have access to a complete guide which everything you should know about this visa? Here you will find:
- What exactly the startup visa is and what it will allow you to do
- A step by step process explaining how to apply, being outside or inside Spain
- A list with of all the requirements and documents
- Which are the main benefits of this permit
- How to renew it
