The law 14/2013 of September 27, on support to entrepreneurs and their internationalization has established diverse routes to apply for residence permits.
| Tier | Requirements
(alternative; permanence of conditions required during the permit duration) |
Visa |
| Investors | a. ≥ 2 million euros Spanish public debt
b. ≥ 1 million euros shares or stakes in Spanish companies c. ≥ 1 million euros deposits in Spanish companies |
Visa Type D, Code RIC
(validity. 1 year) |
| Real Estate investors | ≥ 500.000 euros acquisition of real estate in Spain | Visa Type D, Code RIV
(validity. 1 year) |
| Entrepreneurs | Accredited as being of general interest (by Economy and Commercial Body Diplomatic vision). Criteria:
– Job creation – Contribution to scientific/technological innovation – Socio-economic impact in the geographical area of business |
Visa Type D, Code REM
(validity. 1 year) |
| Highly Skilled | Definitions in Law 14/2011, 1 of June Science, Technology and Innovation | Visa Type D, Code TAC
(validity. 1 year) |
| Intra company transfer | DG Migration (Large Enterprise Unit) | Visa Type D, Code TT1
(validity. ≤ 1 year) |
| Family
|
Spouse and children under 18 years of age | Visa Type D, Code TT1
(validity. ≤ 1 year) |
– Residence: 2 years (renewable 2 years). Requirements: To have travelled to Spain at least once during the period authorized to reside in Spain.
– Procedure to evidence that the applicant meets the different types of requirements: article 64
– NIE: Identification number will be still required for administrative procedures and economic activities.
Links.
– Law 14/2013 27 September on support of entrepreneurs and their internationalization (in Spanish)