--- title: Spain Visa Options description: Explore visa options for Spain, including requirements, process, and key costs. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇪🇸 SPAIN VISA HUB Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps. Official immigration authority Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones Apply on official site → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] Visa fit wizard WHICH SPAIN VISA FITS ME? Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision. 11 route(s) Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/] Match 1Migration52% fit DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (LEY DE STARTUPS) The Spain Digital Nomad Visa (2026) requires a minimum monthly income of €2,850. You can apply for a 1-year visa at a consulate abroad or a 3-year residence permit if you apply while already Read guide → [/visas/spain/digital-nomad-visa-ley-de-startups/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree OR 3+ years of professional experience.. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 2Business / Innovation46% fit ENTREPRENEUR VISA (VISA DE EMPRENDEDOR) The Spain Entrepreneur Visa is for innovative, scalable startups and requires a mandatory 'favorable report' from [ENISA](https://www.enisa.es/). Unlike the 'Golden Visa,' it has no minimum c Read guide → [/visas/spain/entrepreneur-visa-visa-de-emprendedor/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Relevant professional experience/qualifications aligning with the business project.. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 3Migration46% fit NON-LUCRATIVE VISA (VISADO DE RESIDENCIA NO LUCRATIVA) The Spain Non-Lucrative Visa is for individuals with at least €28,800/year in passive income (2026 threshold). You cannot work in Spain. You must also provide full private health ins Read guide → [/visas/spain/non-lucrative-visa-visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: N/A. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 4Residency46% fit LONG-TERM RESIDENCE (RESIDENCIA PERMANENTE) ## Who is the Long-Term Residence (Residencia Permanente) for in Spain? The Long-Term Residence Permit in Spain is available after 5 years of continuous legal residence. ## What are the eli Read guide → [/visas/spain/long-term-residence/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: N/A. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. ENTREPRENEUR VISA (VISA DE EMPRENDEDOR) Business / Innovation · 3-4 months (including ENISA evaluation) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/entrepreneur-visa-visa-de-emprendedor/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business / Investment · 3-6 months PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/business-investor/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] STUDENT VISA Education / Migration · 4-8 weeks PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/student-visa/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/index.html] FAMILY REUNIFICATION Family · 4-8 months (total process) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/family-reunification/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/hoja012/index.html] DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (LEY DE STARTUPS) Migration · 1-3 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/digital-nomad-visa-ley-de-startups/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] GOLDEN VISA (VISA DE INVERSOR) Migration · 1-3 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/golden-visa-visa-de-inversor/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] NON-LUCRATIVE VISA (VISADO DE RESIDENCIA NO LUCRATIVA) Migration · 1-3 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/non-lucrative-visa-visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] LONG-TERM RESIDENCE (RESIDENCIA PERMANENTE) Residency · 3 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/long-term-residence/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/hoja018/index.html] SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA Tourism/Visit · 15 calendar days (can extend up to 45 days) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/short-stay-schengen/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/Paginas/Visados.aspx] HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL VISA Work · 20 working days (Authorization) + 10-15 days (Visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/highly-qualified-professional/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/UnidadGrandesEmpresas/index.html] WORK VISA (AUTORIZACION DE RESIDENCIA Y TRABAJO) Work · 3-5 months (total for employer auth + visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/spain/work-visa-autorizacion-de-residencia-y-trabajo/]Apply on Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones → [https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/] Advertisement300 × 250AdSense zone RELATED RESOURCES * Spain profile [/countries/spain/] * Spain laws [/laws/spain/] * Spain scam alerts [/scam-alerts/spain/] Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. 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