Entrepreneur's Act Residence Permits May Need To Be Resubmitted

At a Glance

• Immigration authorities in Spain must adjudicate residence permit applications under the Entrepreneur's Act category within 20 business days of submission of the application, and applications that are not adjudicated within this timeframe are deemed approved. Spanish authorities are now reviewing the initial permits approved under this policy when the related renewal application is submitted in order to ensure compliance with Entrepreneur's Act requirements.
• When the renewal application is due, Fragomen will assess the best strategy for the company and employee, as they may need to file new applications which may require meeting different criteria and extra costs. This strategy would allow applicants to continue working under their granted permit while their applications are pending.