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Spain Entrepreneur residence

12 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country entrepreneur may start, develop or direct an innovative activity or one of special economic interest to Spain.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementA favourable mandatory ENISA report is required.
  • Minimum ageLaw 14/2013 requires an adult applicant for a residence authorisation under its international-mobility section.
  • Purpose or legal basisA third-country entrepreneur may start, develop or direct an innovative activity or one of special economic interest to Spain.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationENISA assesses the applicant's professional profile and involvement, the business plan and the project's added value, innovation and investment opportunities.
  • Financial resourcesNo fixed statutory minimum investment or job-creation number is imposed for the entrepreneur route; the project's financing is assessed within the business plan.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementThe applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or travel document recognised by Spain is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsThe authorisation permits the approved entrepreneurial activity throughout Spain.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathLawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe official procedure requires payment of the applicable processing fee; the amount depends on the application and current tariff.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe authorisation is valid for three years.
  • Renewal or extensionIt may be renewed for two years while conditions continue.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Spain?
The official source states: A third-country entrepreneur may start, develop or direct an innovative activity or one of special economic interest to Spain.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: No fixed statutory minimum investment or job-creation number is imposed for the entrepreneur route; the project's financing is assessed within the business plan. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Lawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.

Every answer is quoted from the official boe.es page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boe.esLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Spain government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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