Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) vs Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit
Spain freelancer route: $91 fee, 1 months. Switzerland freelancer route: 12 months.
Built for: Freelancers.
- Income
- $3,194/mo
- Fee
- $91
- Duration
- 1 months
- Duration
- 12 months
- Processing
- 12-12 weeks
Next steps
Spain Freelance Autónomo
Switzerland Self-Employed Residence
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Side by side
Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo)
Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Minimum age, years
Practical minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum income, per month
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Employment types accepted
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Days in country, per year
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Freelancer | Freelancer |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 1 | 12 (Longest initial stay) |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Built for | Freelancers | Freelancers |
| Minimum age, years | 18 | Not specified |
| Practical minimum age, years | 18 | Not specified |
| Nationality restrictions | Non-EU nationals only | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income, per month | $3,194 | Not specified |
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | $91 | Not specified |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | Self-employed | Self-employed |
| Local work permitted | No | No |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 13 weeks | 12 weeks (Fastest known processing) |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | 26 weeks | 12 weeks (Fastest known processing) |
| Where to apply | Apply in person at the Spanish consulate or embassy in your home country for the initial visa. Cannot apply from within...See where to apply on the visa page | 2 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes | Yes |
| Years to permanent residency | 5 years | 5 years |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | 15 years | 15 years |
| Days in country, per year | 183 days | Not specified |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Not specified | Worldwide |
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Field | Spain Freelance Visa (Autónomo) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | No (No insurance requirement) | Yes |
| Local bank account required | Yes | Not specified |
| Apostille required | Yes | No (No apostille needed) |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Required documents | 7 items listedSee full list on the visa page | 11 items listedSee full list on the visa page |