How does Entrepreneur Visa / Residence work in Spain, and who qualifies?

Spain's Entrepreneur Visa and residence, under the Startups Law, is designed for non-EU nationals who want to launch an innovative business of general economic interest in Spain. The defining feature is that your project is assessed for its innovative character, with a favourable report typically required — for example from ENISA — before the UGE-CE processes the application.

To qualify you generally need a business plan for an innovative project of general interest backed by a favourable assessment report, sufficient resources to support yourself and run the project, and a relevant professional profile or experience for the activity. Private health insurance and a clean criminal record are also required.

This route is distinct from a simple business registration: the emphasis is on innovation and economic value to Spain. Because the assessment criteria and supporting requirements can change, confirm the current details on the official Spanish portals before applying — and ACME can help you shape the project and prepare for the favourable-report stage.