Spain self-employed work visa from Pakistan
A Spain self-employed work visa is for people aged 18 or over who will run their own business or work as self-employed in Spain. You apply for the residence and work authorisation together with the visa, with a business plan, the licences the activity needs, your qualification and proof of the money to invest. The main fee is €90 (about PKR 27,900).
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €90 (about PKR 27,900)
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 11 on the list
- You must be 18 or over.
- You need a business plan, the licences the activity needs and the money to invest.
- The authorisation is applied for together with the visa.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa feeAs the Embassy page states. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Residence and self-employment authorisation feesPaid with forms 790 code 052 and code 062, at the Embassy or online; the page does not state the amounts. | Amount not confirmed |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 EUR = PKR 310.37). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:National visas: self-employed work visa
Processing time
Not confirmed
The authorisation comes first: the immigration office decides it within three months (no answer by then counts as a refusal). The Embassy then decides the visa within one month.
Official source: National visas: self-employed work 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. Also a copy of every page, for the authorisation.
Visa application form (signed)
National visa application form, every section completed and signed; a parent or representative signs for a minor. Also form EX-07 for the residence and work authorisation, two signed copies.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background, face fully visible.
Business plan (investment, expected profit, jobs)
The plan of the business or activity: the investment, its expected profit and any jobs it will create.
Licences the activity needs, and where each application stands
The licences the activity or profession needs, where each application stands, and the receipts of the applications.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Proof that you have the money for the investment, or a financing commitment from a bank or other institution.
Police character certificate
Police certificate from every country you lived in during the last five years, apostilled and translated.
Medical certificate (public health)
Medical certificate that you have none of the diseases with serious public health effects under the International Health Regulations 2005.
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
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.
Can support your application
Degree certificate
When the profession legally requires one: proof of the training and the qualification.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Self-employed work 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
Visa centreSpain Visa Application Centre
2nd Floor, Plot 3-A, G-7 Markaz, Islamabad. Book the appointment on the centre's website named on the Embassy's page, where the application form and document lists are too.
In Islamabad
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 what Spain looks at
You must be 18 or over. Spain looks at the licences your activity needs, the qualification your profession requires, a business plan with the investment, the expected profit and any jobs you will create, and the money for the investment or a financing commitment from a bank or other institution.
National visas: self-employed work visaPrepare documents
For the visa: national visa form, a photo, your passport, a police certificate for the last five years, a medical certificate and proof that you live in the Embassy's district. For the authorisation: form EX-07 (two signed copies), a copy of every passport page, the list of licences and where each stands, your qualification, the business plan, proof of funds, and fee forms 790 code 052 and code 062 (or paid online). All foreign documents must be apostilled (Pakistan: MOFA apostille) and, if not in Spanish, come with a Spanish translation.
National visas: self-employed work visaApply in person
Apply in person; the visa application carries your request for the residence and work authorisation, which the Government Sub-delegation decides. The page does not name the place; the Embassy's where-to-apply page names the Spain Visa Application Centre in G-7 Markaz, Islamabad. If unsure, ask the Embassy at emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es.
National visas: self-employed work visaDecision and starting work
The immigration office in Spain (Oficina de Extranjería) decides the authorisation within three months; no answer by then counts as a refusal. The Embassy then decides the visa within one month of receiving that decision, and tells you it too. The visa is valid for 365 days. In Spain, register with Social Security within three months and before you start, then apply for your foreigner identity card (TIE) within a month of registering.
National visas: self-employed work visa
Questions people ask
How much does a Spain self-employed work visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee: €90 (about PKR 27,900). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
National visas: self-employed work visa (opens in a new tab)How long does a Spain self-employed work visa take from Pakistan?
The authorisation comes first: the immigration office decides it within three months (no answer by then counts as a refusal). The Embassy then decides the visa within one month.
National visas: self-employed work visa (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain self-employed work visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Business plan (investment, expected profit, jobs), Licences the activity needs, and where each application stands, Bank statement / proof of funds, Police character certificate, Medical certificate (public health), and Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain self-employed work 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.
How much is the Spain self-employed visa fee?
The visa fee is EUR 90. The residence and self-employment authorisation fees are paid separately with forms 790 code 052 and code 062.
National visas: self-employed work visa (opens in a new tab)Is this the same as the digital nomad visa?
No. The self-employed visa is for working for yourself in Spain. Remote work for companies outside Spain uses the digital nomad visa.
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