Key Takeaways
- Spanish government updates document prerequisites for International Teleworking and Entrepreneurial visas/permits.
- Requirements align with regulated professions in Spain, mandating degree validation for professions like doctors and lawyers.
- Entrepreneurs face additional steps, including assessment by the Spanish National Agency of Innovation (ENISA), aligning proposed activities with entrepreneurship criteria.
The Spanish government has provided additional instructions regarding the document prerequisites for those seeking International Teleworking and Entrepreneurial visas/permits. These stipulations align with the general requirements for regulated professions in Spain. However, specific guidance for these visa/permit types has yet to be disclosed. It has been confirmed that individuals working in regulated professions, such as doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc., must validate their degree when applying for an International Teleworking visa/permit. Professionals with vocational training may also be asked to validate their qualifications, though this is at the authorities’ discretion.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, the process involves additional steps. Once immigration authorities establish that an application is fully completed, they will request a report from the Spanish National Agency of Innovation (ENISA), a Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism subsidiary. Applicants are required to submit relevant documentation to ENISA to support their application. These procedures assess whether the applicant’s proposed activities align with entrepreneurship.
This update serves purely as an informational alert. For any inquiries, please contact your associated global immigration professional at Fragomen or email emea@fragomen.com.
What We Think
The Spanish government’s revised document prerequisites for visas/permits indicate a stricter validation process for regulated professions and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The insistence on validating degrees and scrutinizing entrepreneurial endeavors signifies a more stringent approach to ensure qualifications and proposed activities align with Spanish regulations. While these measures aim for stricter adherence to standards, they may pose challenges for professionals and entrepreneurs navigating the visa application process.
This heightened scrutiny underscores Spain’s commitment to regulating foreign professionals and fostering genuine entrepreneurial activities within its borders. Applicants should prepare for more comprehensive documentation and stringent evaluation processes.
