✅ Residency without Work Obligation: Live in Spain without needing a work contract (ideal for retirees, remote workers with foreign income, or those taking a sabbatical).
✅ Path to Permanent Residency: After 5 years of continuous residence, you can apply for long-term EU residency.
✅ Family Reunification: You can include your spouse, children, and dependent relatives.
✅ Freedom to Travel: Visa holders can travel freely within the Schengen Zone (26 European countries).
✅ Access to Public Services: Once registered, you can access Spain’s excellent healthcare and education systems.
✅ Quality of Life: Enjoy Spain’s incredible lifestyle, climate, safety, and culture without the pressure of local employment. Benefits of the Business Visa (Self-Employment / Entrepreneur Visa)
✅ Work Legally: Allows you to open a business, freelance, or be self-employed in Spain.
✅ Expand Your Company: Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to create a startup or extend an existing business to Europe.
✅ Attracts Innovation: Spain offers specific programs and incentives for innovative businesses (especially in tech, sustainability, and tourism).
✅ Residency Pathway: Like the non-lucrative visa, after 5 years you can apply for permanent residency.
✅ Family Inclusion: You can bring your spouse and children under the same permit.
✅ Schengen Travel: Also provides freedom of movement across the Schengen Zone.
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