Build your case

Draft a detailed business plan (3-5 year financials, market analysis, innovation thesis)
Prepare professional CV highlighting relevant experience
Compile proof of funding (€30,000-€100,000+ typical; no fixed minimum)
Document innovative aspects: patents, prototypes, market research, technical specs

Step 1: ENISA favorable report

Submit business plan, CV, funding proof, and innovation docs to ENISA online portal
Wait up to 20 business days for the informe favorableWithout this report, the visa application will be rejected.

Gather visa documents: passport, photos, criminal record (apostilled + sworn-translated), health insurance
Pay the visa fee (~€80)
Submit through UGE (from inside Spain) OR Spanish consulate
Wait 20 business days for decision (silencio positivo)

Empadronamiento at your local Ayuntamiento
Apply for your TIE at the Oficina de Extranjería
Incorporate your Spanish entity (SL or autónomo) at the Registro Mercantil
Register with Social Security (TGSS) for yourself and any employees
File Modelo 149 to opt into the Beckham LawCRITICAL: 6-month deadline from Social Security registration.
Apply for empresa emergente certification at ENISA (optional)Unlocks Startup Law benefits: 15% corporate tax, tax-free stock options up to €50k/year, simplified incorporation.