Spain entrepreneur visa from Pakistan
A Spain entrepreneur visa is for founders who move to Spain to set up an innovative business of special economic interest for Spain. The residence and work authorisation is decided in Spain first, by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE); the visa is valid for a year and your family can apply with you.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- See the fees below
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 7 on the list
- The residence and work authorisation is decided in Spain first.
- Spain's innovation agency ENISA assesses the business (check the current process).
- The visa is valid for a year.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| National visa feePaid in Pakistani rupees at the equivalent of the euro amount, and not refunded. The page does not state the amount. | Amount not confirmed |
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:National visas: entrepreneur visa
Processing time
Not confirmed
The legal time limit is 10 days from the application, longer when the Embassy asks for more documents or an interview; the authorisation in Spain comes first.
Official source: National visas: entrepreneur visaDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Valid for at least one more year, with two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years. Original and a copy of the data page.
Visa application form (signed)
National visa application form, every section completed and signed; a parent or representative signs for a minor.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background, face fully visible.
Approved residence (or residence and work) authorisation from Spain
A copy of the residence and work authorisation issued by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
Proof that you live in the Embassy's district, for example your CNIC (original and a copy).
Needed in some situations
Police character certificate
Police certificate from the countries you lived in during the last two years (Pakistan: the National Police Bureau, Islamabad), issued within the last six months, apostilled and translated by a sworn translator, plus your sworn statement that you have no criminal record in the last five years.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Entrepreneur visaWe last checked it on Oct 8, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad
EmbassyStreet 6, Ramna 5, Diplomatic Enclave I, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Spain has one mission in Pakistan. Holders of a Pakistani passport count as residents of its district wherever they live in the country.
Ways to apply
In personAt the Embassy, by appointment (entrepreneur visas)
Ask for an appointment by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es, then hand in the application in person.
Visa centreTCS Visatronix (entrepreneur visas)
TCS Visatronix offices in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
In Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
Consular questions (visas, legalisation) go by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es. Some of the Embassy's visa pages still name BLS offices in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, while its page on where to apply names the Spain Visa Application Centre in Islamabad: check that page before you book.
How to apply, step by step
Check you qualify
You move to Spain to set up an innovative business of special economic interest for Spain (a startup). Your spouse or partner, children and dependent parents can apply too.
National visas: entrepreneur visaThe residence authorisation comes first
The residence and work authorisation is issued by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE) of the Ministry of Inclusion, after Spain's innovation agency ENISA assesses whether the business is innovative (verify). You apply for the visa only after its favourable decision.
National visas: entrepreneur visaPrepare documents
National visa form, a photo, your passport, the approved authorisation, a police certificate for the last two years from the National Police Bureau, Islamabad (issued within six months) with a sworn statement for the last five years, and proof that you live in the Embassy's district. All foreign documents must be apostilled (Pakistan: MOFA apostille) and, if not in Spanish, come with a Spanish translation by a sworn translator (traductor jurado). This page still asks for Pakistani documents to be legalised by the Embassy, while its apostille page says the Embassy no longer legalises them: use the MOFA apostille and confirm with the Embassy (verify). Family members also show proof of the family link.
National visas: entrepreneur visaApply and decision
Apply in person (or through an accredited representative) at the Embassy with an appointment requested by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es, or at TCS Visatronix in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi. The Embassy decides within 10 days, longer if it asks for more documents or an interview. Collect the visa within a month of the decision. The visa is valid for a year.
National visas: entrepreneur visa
Questions people ask
How long does a Spain entrepreneur visa take from Pakistan?
The legal time limit is 10 days from the application, longer when the Embassy asks for more documents or an interview; the authorisation in Spain comes first.
National visas: entrepreneur visa (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain entrepreneur visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Approved residence (or residence and work) authorisation from Spain, and Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Police character certificate and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain entrepreneur visa in Pakistan?
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
What counts as an innovative business in Spain?
A business of special economic interest for Spain with an innovative product, service or process. Spain’s innovation agency ENISA assesses the business plan (check the current process before you apply).
National visas: entrepreneur visa (opens in a new tab)Can I open a normal shop or restaurant on this visa?
No. A traditional business or freelance work in Spain uses the self-employed work visa instead.
National visas: self-employed work visa (opens in a new tab)