Vlad Shifter
Founder
Entrepreneur and corporate consultant with 10+ years of experience with PwC, P&G, Coca Cola, Unilever and others. TechCrunch 200 Alum.
Spain Startup Visa 2026
Whether you have a startup idea or not, we help you secure a 3-year residence permit in Spain with full business and work authorisation — ENISA plan, UGE-CE filing, and family included.
- Option #1: Join as a Cofounder — We match you with an innovative Spanish startup and handle your entire visa process. Your path to residency without the complexity of creating a business plan from scratch.
- Option #2: Your Own Startup — Transform your business idea into reality in Spain. Our experts develop your business plan and manage the complete visa application process.
Benefits of a Startup Visa in Spain
Simple application process
Only a criminal record certificate and proof of at least €600/month (100% IPREM, ~€7,200/year) in savings on a foreign account are required.
The easiest option to move to the EU
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3-Year Visa with work authorization
Live, work, and run a business in Spain with the ability to bring your family.
Special tax regime - Beckham Law
Beckham Law: 24% flat rate on Spanish-source income for qualified residents; foreign passive income exempt.
Minimum paperwork
Your dedicated consultant handles all documentation and appointments while you focus on what matters.
The benefits of moving to Spain
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Flexible Tax Options
Benefit from special tax regimes like the Beckham Law with 24% flat rate for qualified residents.
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Path to EU Permanent Residency
Qualify for permanent EU residency after 5 years of living in Spain.
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Superior Quality of Life
Enjoy costs 123% lower than in the US and 114% lower than in the UK, while maintaining high living standards.
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Freedom of Movement
Travel freely across all 29 Schengen countries without border controls.
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Fastest path to residency in Europe
3-Year Residence Permit for you and whole family.
How to get the Startup Visa with Relovisa
From business plan to ENISA approval — your dedicated team handles every step.
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1. Document Collection
We help gather and prepare all required documents, including translations and certifications.
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2. Business Plan Development
Our team creates an innovative business plan that meets ENISA requirements.
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3. ENISA Review (10-20 working days)
Business plan evaluation by ENISA — the key step for startup approval. Allow 1-2 months end-to-end including consular booking.
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4. UGE Confirmation (20 working days)
Processing of visa documents by immigration authorities after ENISA approval.
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5. Residency Card
Police appointment for biometrics and obtaining your physical resident card (TIE).
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6. Family Reunification
Family members can apply together with you or join later.
Let your personal case manager and lawyer handle all the paperwork
No more dealing with bureaucracy — we take care of every detail.
1. Understand Your Immigration Options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
2. Tailored Strategy for Approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3. Complete Document Preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
4. Smooth Application Process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
5. Bureaucratic Tasks Solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
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Your own business plan
€14,900
for business plan (up to 4 cofounders) · + €1,900 per founder · + €990 per family member
We will develop a business plan and apply you and your own team.
- Personalized strategy guide
- Initial consultation
- Ongoing chat with your dedicated immigration advisor and startup mentor
- Business plan based on your idea and pitch deck
- Online application submission — we file online with both ENISA and UGE-CE on your behalf
- All government forms completed by us
- Pre-application document proofreading and double-checking
- Payment: 50% upfront, 50% before submission
Recommended
Join as a co-founder
€6,900
per founder · + €990 per family member
We'll find the right team for you, and you'll join as a cofounder.
- We'll find the right team for you, and you'll join as a cofounder
- Personalized strategy guide
- Initial consultation
- Ongoing chat with your dedicated immigration advisor
- Concierge service — we handle all visa-related tasks for you
- Online application submission — we file online with both ENISA and UGE-CE on your behalf
- All government forms completed by us
- Pre-application document proofreading and double-checking
- Payment: 50% upfront, 50% before submission
About “Relovisa Advisors”
Relovisa is a premium full-service immigration consultancy (HQ Portugal, "Made in Portugal"). It is not a law firm: it works with licensed immigration lawyers and tax advisors per jurisdiction. Relovisa delivers EU/UK/US residency and citizenship to founders, skilled professionals, investors, and remote workers, handling the paperwork end-to-end. Distinctive: its own Portuguese EOR/payroll entity, packaged with the Portugal D3 and Spain DNV routes, plus deep specialist depth on the France Talent (Passeport Talent) innovative-project route, including DRIEETS dossiers and the no-incubator route with two letters of support.
99.2%
Average success rate
99.2% of clients get their visas and residence permits
7000+
Cases · 30+ countries
Clients across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS
80+
Experts and lawyers
Professionals from around the world
8 years
Average experience
In immigration law & consulting
Our team, lawyers and partners
Our legal experts and professionals take care of everything — from document preparation to final approval — with 24/7 support, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Olia Nemirovski
COO
10+ years specialist in client and partner relations, driving innovation through deep customer understanding.
Evgenia
Immigration lawyer
Licensed lawyer with deep knowledge of UK immigration law, she excels as a case manager for Talent Visas with 99.8% success rate.
Vladimir
Immigration consultant
Over three years of project management experience in German work immigration processes.
Daniela
Immigration Lawyer
Her expertise includes legal representation in court proceedings, expedited solutions for delayed residence processes, and all visa programs.
Petra
Immigration consultant
Specializes in D visas: Digital Nomad, D7, D2, D3, etc. She has experience working with various types of income.
Marilia
Immigration Attorney
Lawyer with 4 years experience works with global mobility processes for self-employed individuals through D8, D2, or IT workers through D3/Blue Card.
Thiago
Immigration Attorney
Relocated more than 300 high-qualified professionals to Portugal since 2018. Currently holding 100% success in lawsuits against AIMA (200+).
Vladislav
Tax Advisor
A licensed tax consultant with thousands of cases handled worldwide, from EU countries to Hong Kong and the USA. Specializes in finding solutions in the most unique and challenging situations.
Thomas
Tax Advisor
Thomas specializes in crypto business consultancy, with notable projects including market research for Bit2Me, a major Southern European cryptocurrency exchange.
FAQs
What is the Spain Startup Visa and who qualifies?
The Spain Startup Visa (Visa Emprendedora) is a residence authorisation created by Ley 14/2013 and extended by Ley 28/2022 for founders of genuinely innovative, scalable companies — empresas emergentes. You qualify if ENISA certifies that your project has innovative character and economic interest for Spain. There is no minimum turnover or headcount; the decisive test is ENISA's assessment of the business plan, not your personal employment history or prior business experience.
What are the Spain Startup Visa requirements for 2026?
- Innovative project — ENISA must issue a favourable report on the innovative and economic-interest character of your startup under Ley 28/2022.
- Financial means — the legal minimum is 100% IPREM: €600/month (~€7,200/year) for the main applicant, +€300/month per family member. In practice, Relovisa advises showing ~€30,000+ as a buffer (practical recommendation, not a legal requirement).
- Clean criminal record — certificate covering the last 5 years from every country of residence.
- Health insurance — zero-copayment policy covering Spain; the most common rejection cause.
- Passport valid for the duration of the permit.
How long does ENISA take, and what does the UGE-CE route involve?
ENISA issues its report on your business plan within 10-20 working days of a complete submission. Once ENISA approves, the UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos) processes the residence authorisation within 20 working days, with positive administrative silence applying if that deadline passes. If you are already legally in Spain, you can file directly with the UGE-CE without first obtaining a consular D visa. Total end-to-end time including consular booking is typically 2-4 months.
What documents and financial proof do I need?
The 2026 legal minimum is indexed to IPREM: €600/month (100% IPREM, ~€7,200/year) for the main applicant, +€300/month per accompanying family member (50% IPREM, ~€3,600/year each). In practice, both the ENISA viability review and the UGE-CE financial-solvency check go more smoothly when you can show considerably more than the bare legal floor. Relovisa advises clients to demonstrate a comfortable buffer, on the order of €30,000+ in available funds (roughly a year of comfortable living costs), to de-risk the assessment. This is a practical recommendation, not a legal requirement. Essential documents include your passport, criminal record certificate, health insurance without copayment, bank statements, business plan, professional CV, and Spanish translations of all documents. For family applications, you'll also need marriage and birth certificates.
Does the Beckham Law apply to Spain Startup Visa holders?
Yes. Startup Visa holders who become tax residents in Spain can elect the Beckham Law regime (Ley 14/2013, Art. 93 IRPF) within 6 months of registering with Spanish Social Security. The regime applies a 24% flat rate on Spanish-source income; foreign passive income (dividends, interest, capital gains from abroad) is generally exempt. The election covers the year of arrival plus the following 5 years. This is not a "0% tax" arrangement — Spanish-source income is taxed at 24%, but the rate is substantially lower than the standard progressive scale for high earners.
How does the application process work?
The process begins with business plan development and document preparation, typically 2-3 weeks. After documents are ready, there are two parallel submissions: your business plan goes to ENISA for review (10-20 working days), while immigration documents are submitted to UGE-CE. Once ENISA approves, UGE-CE processes the residence authorisation within 20 working days. After approval, you'll schedule a police appointment for fingerprints, and your residency card (TIE) will be ready in about 2-4 weeks. Total timeline is typically 2-4 months from initial submission.
What types of startups qualify for the Spain Startup Visa?
ENISA focuses on innovative character and economic interest for Spain. Strong sectors include software and SaaS, AI and data, biotech and medtech, cleantech, and fintech. The company must have been founded within the last 5 years (7 years for biotech/energy). There is no minimum revenue; ENISA evaluates the plan's scalability and market potential, not current turnover.
Do I need to stay in Spain during the application?
You only need to be physically present in Spain twice: first for the initial document submission (3-5 days) and later for the fingerprint appointment after approval. You can enter Spain using a Schengen visa for the submission. If you have a multiple-entry visa, you're free to travel during the process. Even if your visa expires while the application is being processed, you can legally remain in Spain until receiving a decision.
Do I need to rent accommodation to apply for residency?
For the initial application, you don't need a long-term rental contract. You can use temporary accommodation bookings (Booking, Airbnb) while waiting for approval. After receiving your NIE (tax number), you can then arrange long-term accommodation.
Is it mandatory to run a startup in Spain after approval?
No. While Spain provides this opportunity, you're not required to actively operate the startup at all times. After 3 years, you can modify your residence permit to a different category. The 3-year period counts toward permanent residency and future citizenship. For a full breakdown of requirements, timelines, and the ENISA innovation test, read the Spain Startup Visa 2026 guide.