The following family members of the entrepreneur may also obtain the visa:

• The spouse or unmarried partner.
• Children (including adult children) who are financially dependent on the worker and who have not formed their own family unit.
• Ascendant relatives who are financially dependent on the worker.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR

1. National Visa Application Form

Each applicant, or their representative, must complete and sign a national visa application form, filling in each section.

2. Photograph

One recent passport-size colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, and without garments that obscure the outline of the face.

3. Valid and Current Passport

Original and photocopy of the passport page(s) containing biometric data. The passport must be valid for a minimum period of 1 year and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.

4. Favourable Report on the Project Issued by ENISA

The applicant must obtain this report through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit.

5. Financial Means

Original and copy of documents proving that the entrepreneur has sufficient financial resources of their own or demonstrating that they have a regular source of income for themselves and, where applicable, for accompanying family members.
The minimum required amount is equivalent to 100% of Spain’s Public Indicator of Multiple Effect Income (IPREM). An additional 50% of the IPREM must be added for each family member.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.

6. Criminal Record Certificate

Applicants of legal age must submit the original and a copy of the criminal record certificate issued by their country or countries of residence during the last 5 years.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
This certificate must be issued within the last 6 months, unless the certificate itself states a longer validity period.
For criminal records from the United Kingdom, the ACRO Certificate must be submitted. These certificates must be legalised through the Spanish Consular Representations in the issuing country (double legalisation) or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, bear the Hague Apostille. Official documents issued by an EU Member State do not require legalisation. A sworn translation into Spanish is also required.

7. Health Insurance

Original and copy of the certificate proving public or private health insurance contracted with an insurance company authorised to operate in Spain.

8. Proof of Residence within the Consular District

The applicant must provide proof of legal residence within the consular district or proof of in‑person attendance at classes within the consular district. To verify your consular district, please consult the relevant section on this Consulate’s website.

9. Proof of Identity and Authority of the Representative

If the visa application is submitted through a representative, a copy of the representative’s ID or passport and the power of attorney or document proving representation must be provided. Originals must be shown upon submission.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted with an official translation into Spanish.

10. Visa Fee Payment

The visa fee must be paid at the time of submitting the application. The fee must be paid in local currency and is subject to regular changes due to currency fluctuations.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

For each family member accompanying the entrepreneur, the following must be provided:

• All documents required in sections 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10, and where applicable, those required in section 9.
• For minors, the visa application must be signed by one of their parents or a duly accredited representative.

Proof of Family Relationship with the Entrepreneur

Birth or marriage certificates issued by the civil registry, certificate of registration as an unmarried partner, or any other document proving an unregistered partnership.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted with an official translation into Spanish.

Adult Children

Documents proving financial dependence and civil status.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted with an official translation into Spanish.

Ascendant Relatives

Documents proving financial dependence on the entrepreneur.
Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where required, must be submitted with an official translation into Spanish.

When necessary to evaluate the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also require the applicant to attend a personal interview.

PROCEDURE

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from individuals residing within its consular district.

Who May Apply

Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor.
Applications may also be submitted by a duly accredited representative.

Proof of Receipt

The Consular Office will provide the applicant with a receipt containing a code that allows them to check the status of their application through the following link:

Rectification of the Application

The Consular Office may request missing documents or additional documents or information necessary to assess the application. The applicant may also be summoned for a personal interview.

Decision Period

The legal deadline for issuing a decision is 10 days from the day after the date of submission, although this period may be extended when an interview or additional documents are required.

Visa Collection

The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or their representative within a maximum of 1 month from the day following notification of a favourable decision.
The Consular Office will inform the applicant of the procedure for the return of the passport and any original documents.

Visa Refusal

Visa refusals will always be notified in writing, setting out the reasons on which the decision is based.

Appeals

If a visa is refused, the applicant may file a request for reconsideration before this Consular Office within 1 month from the day after receiving the notification of refusal.
The appeal, addressed to the Visa Department, must be sent by postal mail or courier service to this Consulate.
A judicial review may also be filed before the High Court of Justice of Madrid within 2 months from the day after receipt of the visa refusal or the rejection of the reconsideration request.

Validity Period of the Visa

The visa is valid for 1 year.

The visa serves as proof of residence in Spain during its validity period, making it unnecessary for the entrepreneur to obtain a Foreigner Identity Card. However, the entrepreneur may apply for this card at the Immigration Office or corresponding Police Station.

SWORN TRANSLATIONS AND LEGALISATIONS

Please consult the relevant section on this Consulate’s website for the list of sworn translators–interpreters.
Legalisation and Hague Apostilles must certify the signatures of the individuals who issued the certificates (registered medical practitioners, police officers, etc.) and not the signature of notaries or lawyers who did not issue those certificates.

The Hague Apostille does not need to be translated into Spanish if one of the issuing languages is Spanish.