The Spanish Entrepreneur Visa (Visado de Emprendedor / Visado de Empresario) under the Ley de Emprendedores is for non-EU nationals launching innovative business ventures in Spain. The application requires a business plan validated by the Office of Entrepreneurial Support (ENISA / Ministry of Economy route). Spanish Consulates commonly request private health insurance as part of the visa file. This guide covers what cover the visa file normally needs.
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Get a QuoteTalk to an AdviserThe Spanish Entrepreneur Visa is for non-EU nationals launching innovative ventures of general economic interest to Spain. The application requires a business plan validated by the Office of Entrepreneurial Support. This is different from the Self-Employed Visa, which is for individual freelance or autónomo work.
Spanish Consulates commonly request health insurance evidence as part of the visa file:
Once the venture is operational and you have registered with the relevant Spanish social security framework (typically autónomo or employer-equivalent route), you may gain access to Spanish public healthcare. Private cover is commonly retained as a top-up.
Family members joining the entrepreneur typically need their own certificates at visa file stage. Spousal and dependent-children coverage is commonly arranged on a family policy.
Entrepreneur Visa applicants may qualify for the Beckham Law (Special Expatriate Regime) depending on specific terms. Speak to a tax adviser.
No — Entrepreneur Visa is for innovative venture launching; Self-Employed Visa is for individual freelance/autónomo work.
Validated business plan from the Office of Entrepreneurial Support demonstrating innovation and economic interest.
May apply depending on specific terms. Speak to a tax adviser.
Family members typically have their own certificates at visa file stage.
Varies. The business plan validation and visa decision combine to several months in many cases.
