🇪🇸 Spain · Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Authorization (Emprendedor, Ley 14/2013) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,167 |
| Minimum annual salary | €50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €600 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €16 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,167.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Health insurance
“must have public or private health insurance contracted...”
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://one.gob.es/en/procedures/residence-application-entrepreneurs · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.