Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Self-employed visa D, TRP Spain
Freelance work visa, Visado de trabajo por cuenta propia
Self-employed visa — what you need to know
Designed for individuals aged 16 or older who wish to engage in self-employed activities in Spain. It is suitable for freelancers, IT specialists, and consultants. To obtain a self-employment / entrepreneur visa, the foreigner needs to gather the required documents and submit them to the Spanish consulate in the country of residence. The consulate forwards the application to the Immigration Authorities (Extranjería). If the decision is positive, a national 90-day visa is issued, allowing entry into Spain to obtain the TIE. Normally, the validity of the TIE coincides with the duration of the authorization, which is initially granted for 1 year. After 1 year, it is possible to apply for a renewal of the authorization, usually for 2–4 years depending on the region and specific conditions.
Visa validity period
3 months
Consular fee
€80 (~$93)
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Work visas
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