🇪🇸 Startup residence permit · Spain Startup Visa
Spain startup visa
The Spanish Tech Visa opens access to one of the largest markets in Europe, to government support and to tax breaks for innovative startups.
Spain is a country with a pleasant climate, a high quality of life and rich cultural heritage. The Spain Startup Visa opens the door to one of the most attractive countries in Europe for running an innovative business.
Legal grounds for the startup residence permit
The Spain Startup Visa program is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and talent to Spain. It gives access to the network of Spanish accelerators, venture funds and government support programs. To qualify, you have to meet the following conditions:
- An innovative project. Development of new technologies, products or services with high growth potential - IT, biotech, green technology, artificial intelligence and other fields.
- Official approval of the project from an accredited Spanish organization, for example ENISA, or from another accelerator or incubator.
- Financial standing. At least €2000 a month for the applicant plus additional funds for each dependent family member.
- A business plan with goals, market analysis, a financial model and the technological side of the project.
- A clean criminal record for the past five years from every country of residence.
- Confirmed accommodation in Spain and health insurance.
The exact conditions depend on your project. On a free consultation we will check your documents and tell you straight whether the program suits you.
Advantages of the Spain startup visa
Access to the European market
Entry into one of the largest economic markets in the world.
Simplified residence
The program lets you obtain a residence permit for the whole family quickly.
Government support
Access to grants, subsidized loans and accelerators.
Tax breaks
Favorable tax terms for startups.
How to get the Spain startup visa: step by step
Preparing the business plan
Developing an innovative project that meets the requirements of the program.
Getting approval
Official approval of the project from a Spanish government organization, for example ENISA.
Collecting documents
Business plan, proof of financial standing, confirmation of accommodation.
Filing the application
Filing the startup visa application with the immigration authority.
Getting the visa and residence permit
Once the visa is approved, you receive the residence permit and can start delivering the project.
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