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The State Secretariat for Migrations is the body responsible for implementing the migration policy defined by the Government in the areas of immigration, integration of immigrants, and Spanish citizenship abroad.
Third-country nationals require a national visa when they are going to stay in Spain for more than 90 days (in any 180-day period) for the purposes of work, study or establishing their residence. They also need a national visa when moving to Spain to work for a period of under 90 days.
The self-employed work permit is a business visa that allows you to legally live and work in Spain for 1 year (and can be renewed for 4 years at the end of this period). It is the right option if you want to set up your business in Spain or start working as an independent professional (freelance).
Scheduling an appointment to submit an application at an immigration office. Initial employee work and residence permit : Application must be made by the employer or his/her authorized representative.
Visa for foreigners moving to Spain to carry out the procedures necessary to undertake an innovative, entrepreneurial activity of particular economic interest for Spain. The following family members of the entrepreneur may also obtain the visa: The spouse or unmarried partner.
The entrepreneur visa is the residence permit granted to non-EU citizens who want to develop their entrepreneurial business activity in Spain.
If you are willing to start a business in the country and obtain the Spanish residency while doing so, you have two different options: In the case that your business idea is innovative and involves a high technological component in its operations, you can apply for the entrepreneur visa .